Esther Kim, MD
Dermatology
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visits/Telehealth
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Overview
Dr. Esther Kim is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Associate Program Director of the Dermatology Residency Program at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Kim received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her medical degree from the University of Central Florida. She completed her Transitional Year internship at the University of Central Florida, Osceola Regional Medical Center and completed her Dermatology residency at the University of Chicago where she was selected as Chief Resident.
Dr. Kim is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Women’s Dermatologic Society. She has authored numerous publications and presented research at national and local conferences. She has a strong interest in medical dermatology and graduate medical education. Dr. Kim is committed to providing evidence-based care and the utmost compassion for her patients of all backgrounds.
Dr. Kim is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Women’s Dermatologic Society. She has authored numerous publications and presented research at national and local conferences. She has a strong interest in medical dermatology and graduate medical education. Dr. Kim is committed to providing evidence-based care and the utmost compassion for her patients of all backgrounds.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Acne
- Adolescent Dermatology
- Dermatologic Infection Diseases
- Eczema
- General Dermatology
- Hair Loss
- Nail Issues
- Pediatric Acne
- Pediatric Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Rapidly Changing Skin Growth
- Skin Boils/Cyst
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Lesions
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Professor of Dermatology at CUMC
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Gender
- Female
Schedule an Appointment
Virtual Visits/Telehealth
Virtual Visits allow you to connect with your provider from the comfort, convenience, and safety of your own home.
Phone Appointments
New and Existing Patients:
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Location(s)
161 Fort Washington Avenue
Floor 12
New York, NY 10032
Phone:
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- NY Signature
- PPO
- Student Health
Cigna
- Great West (National)
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
Emblem/GHI
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Emblem/HIP
- Select Care (Exchange)
- Vytra
Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- EPO
Healthfirst
- Medicare Managed Care
Local 1199
- Local 1199
- NYP Employee Plan
Medicare
- Railroad
- Traditional Medicare
Multiplan
- Multiplan
MVP Health Care
- Essential Plan
- HMO
UnitedHealthcare
- Compass (Exchange)
- Empire Plan
- HMO
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford HMO
- Oxford Liberty
- POS
- PPO
World Trade Center Health Plan
- World Trade Center Health Plan
*Please contact the provider’s office directly to verify that your particular insurance is accepted.
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- BA, 2010 Biology, University of Pennsylvania
- MD, 2017 University of Central Florida
- Internship: 2018 UCF, Osceola Regional Medical Center
- Residency: University of Chicago
Board Certifications
- Dermatology