About

Dr. Abraham D. Kim is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic joint replacement surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction of the hip and knee, including primary and revision joint replacements. He has expertise in minimally invasive techniques, including direct anterior hip replacement and partial knee replacement. Prior to SCOS, Dr. Kim practiced for several years in Boston, running a busy practice while teaching orthopedic residents and fellows.

Dr. Kim received his undergraduate education at Yale University, where he majored in Psychology and graduated Cum Laude with Distinction in the major. He then graduated medical school from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at University of California, Los Angeles, where he was Chief Resident during his final year of residency. He pursued further subspecialty training in adult hip and knee replacement at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, MA, one of the busiest joint replacement centers in the country.

Building upon his surgical interests, Dr. Kim has published extensively on a wide range of innovative topics in orthopedic surgery and joint replacement that have been featured in several leading orthopedic journals. He has also authored several book chapters on revision joint replacement surgery. He has received many academic honors and has been invited to present his research at national and international meetings.

Dr. Kim looks forward to drawing upon his extensive experience, education and training to offer a personalized treatment approach for patients seeking hip and knee replacement.

Special Interests
  • Joint Replacement Surgery of the Hip and Knee
  • Expertise in Minimally Invasive Techniques
  • Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
  • Total and Partial Knee Replacement
Languages

English

Provider Specialty

Orthopedic Surgery, Surgery - Orthopedic, Joint Replacement

Areas of Care

Conditions
  • Arthritis
  • Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
  • Hip Fracture
  • Knee Joint Injury or Disorder
Treatments
  • Hip Replacement Surgery
  • Knee Replacement Surgery
  • Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Education

Medical School

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

2010

Internship/Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

2015

Fellowship Program - Orthopaedic Surgery

New England Baptist Hospital

2016

Locations

Insurance

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