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Dr. Back Kim

Cardiovascular Disease, Vascular Surgery
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Heart Vein Nyc 727 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10010
(212) 226-8000

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Back Kim is the Chief Medical Officer of Heart Vein NYC (HVNYC) and opened its doors in 2010. Including his time spent with HVNYC, Dr. Kim is the Director of Cardiovascular Patient Outreach and Research program at Lenox Hill Hospital and the Clinical Instructor in Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. His medical training can be credited to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, Case Western Reserve University Hospital, John Hopkins University, and the Seoul National University, School of Medicine. Dr. Kim has his board certification in Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, and Cardiovascular Disease as well as diplomate of Internal Medicine and Cardiology. Dr. Kim is fluent in Korean, English and Spanish. Dr. Kim’s mission here at HVNYC is to provide quality patient treatment and continuity of care, collectively, with his team of physicians, mid levels, and clinical staff. With locations serving various boroughs, his ultimate goal is to make pertinent health care accessible to patients throughout the greater New York City area.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Montefiore Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Seoul National University - 1983

Seoul National University College Of Medicine - 1982

Languages Spoken

Spanish
Korean

Location & Hours

Heart Vein Nyc
727 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10010
Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Vascular Surgery
Cardiovascular Disease

Conditions Addressed

Heart Failure
Mitral Valvular Disease
Pericarditis
Cardiomyopathy
Angina Pectoris
Hypertension (HTN)
Congenital Anomalies of the Heart
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
Cardiac Arrhythmia

Procedures Performed

Cardiovascular Transcatheter Procedures

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Anthem Blue Cross
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
Hamaspik Choice
Wellcare
CenterLight Healthcare
Montefiore HMO
EmblemHealth
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Humana
HealthFirst (NY)
Medicaid
Nippon Life Benefits
VillageCareMax
Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
Medicare
MetroPlus Health Plan
Fidelis Care (NY)
US Family Health Plan
Integra

Cancer 43
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 31
Orthopedics 75
Neurology & Neurosurgery 60
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 75
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 91
Diabetes & Endocrinology 44
Children's Hospital 22
Urology 87
Psychiatry 103
Geriatrics 82
Rehabilitation 38
Obsterics & Gynecology 17
Ophthalmology 4
Ear, Nose & Throat 11
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 3
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60