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Dr. Stephen Kim, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 52
Dr. Stephen Kim, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)
Dr. Stephen Kim, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN.
(615) 936-2020
Dr. Stephen Kim, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

Dr. Stephen Kim, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 52
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Stephen Kim, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN.
(615) 936-2020

About Dr. Stephen Kim, MD

Dr. Kim graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Stephen Kim, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN and has 25 years experience. Dr. Kim currently practices at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Kim has experience treating conditions like Iridocyclitis, Uveitis, Serous Detachment Retina, Acute Endophthalmitis, Endophthalmitis, Chronic Endophthalmitis, Purulent Endophthalmitis, Posterior Uveitis, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Eye Infections, Macular Hole, Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Progressive High Myopia, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Neovascularization, Optic Neuritis, Macular or Retinal Edema, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vascular Occlusion and Floaters among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kim received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Kim's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kim is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Iridocyclitis
Uveitis
Serous Detachment Retina
Iridocyclitis
Uveitis
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Serous Detachment Retina
Acute Endophthalmitis
Endophthalmitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Posterior Uveitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Vitreous Surgery
Eye Infections
Macular Hole
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Retinal Neovascularization
Optic Neuritis
Macular or Retinal Edema
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Floaters
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Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Eye Pain
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Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Visual Field Defects
Nearsightedness
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Ocular Prosthetics
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinal Hemorrhage
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Glaucoma
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Corneal Diseases
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Cataract
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Ocular Hypertension
Hypotony of Eye
Dislocation of Lens
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Drusen
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Senile Cataracts
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Pars Planitis
Migraine
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
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Eyelid Disorders
Retinal Vasculitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Keratitis
Foreign Body in Eye
Accommodation Disorders
Farsightedness
Disorder of Choroid
Blindness
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eyelid Spasm
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotropia
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Marfan Syndrome
Night Blindness
Nodular Episcleritis
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Strabismus
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Navigate Plus POS
    Choice Plus POS
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    Blue Network P PPO
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    LocalPlus
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    Open Access Plus
  • BlueCard PPO

Where Dr. Stephen Kim, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    2311 Pierce Ave, Nashville, TN 37232
  2. 2 Vanderbilt Eye Institute Downing McPeak
    1403 Andrea St, Bowling Green, KY 42104
  3. 3 Vanderbilt Eye Institute Graves Gilbert
    484 Golden Autumn Way Ste 201, Bowling Green, KY 42103
  4. 4 Vanderbilt Eye Institute Franklin
    4601 Carothers Pkwy Ste 450, Franklin, TN 37067

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Jun 21, 2024
Dr. Kim saved me from being blind in left eye from retinal detachment. He did a schleral buckle on my eye and I see perfectly now. This was in 2013 but I will always be thankful for Dr. Kim’s excellent work. I really thank and appreciate Dr. Kim’s excellent work.
Margaret Baggett — Jun 21, 2024
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Meet Dr. Stephen Kim, MD

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Ophthalmology
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Dr. Kim frequently treats the following conditions: Iridocyclitis, Uveitis, Serous Detachment Retina, Acute Endophthalmitis, Endophthalmitis, Chronic Endophthalmitis, Purulent Endophthalmitis, Posterior Uveitis, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Eye Infections, Macular Hole, Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Progressive High Myopia, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Neovascularization, Optic Neuritis, Macular or Retinal Edema, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vascular Occlusion and Floaters. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Stephen Kim, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Stephen Kim, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Stephen Kim, MD Practices

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1211 Medical Center Dr, Nashville, TN

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