Esther Kim MD FARS
Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease
Otolaryngologist/Rhinologist Associate Professor, Surgery, Uniformed Services Hebert SOM
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3204 Tower Oaks Blvd400Rockville, MD 20852
Phone+1 301-315-0003
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Summary
- Dr. Esther Kim is an otolaryngologist based in Fort Belvoir, VA, with subspecialties in rhinology and paranasal sinus disease. Her medical training includes a residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the National Capital Consortium and a fellowship in Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She has held leadership roles as Division Chief at Martin Army Community Hospital and Section Chief at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Dr. Kim has published several papers in esteemed journals, with a focus on otolaryngic allergy, rhinology, sinus disease, and related surgical techniques. Her work has received numerous citations, highlighting her contributions to the field.
Education & Training
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, 2009 - 2010
National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2005 - 2009
Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 2004 - 2005
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 2004
Certifications & Licensure
MD State Medical License 2025 - 2026
VA State Medical License 2006 - 2026
TN State Medical License 2009 - 2013
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- 9A Designator MEDCOM, 2023-2025
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Endoscopic Repair of Internal Carotid Artery Injury with a Lateral Tongue Muscle Patch Graft: Novel Technique and Literature Review.Nikita Chapurin, Rahul K Sharma, Madelyn N Stevens, Esther Kim, Justin H Turner
Journal of Neurological Surgery. Part B, Skull Base. 2024-06-01 - 22 citationsNUT Midline Carcinoma of the Nasal CavityMia Edgar, Andria M. Caruso, Esther Kim, Robert D. Foss
Head and Neck Pathology. 2017-09-01 - 44 citationsPrevalence of Intracranial Aneurysm in Women With Fibromuscular Dysplasia: A Report From the US Registry for Fibromuscular DysplasiaHenry D. Lather, Heather L. Gornik, Jeffrey W. Olin, Xiaokui Gu, Steven T Heidt
JAMA Neurology. 2017-09-01
Press Mentions
Full-Thickness Macular Hole in a Pediatric Patient with Normal VisionAugust 1st, 2024
Research History
- Primary InvestigatorMulti-institutional study evaluating mucosa from Gulf War veterans2022 - 2025
Professional Memberships
- Member
- American Rhinologic SocietyFellow
Other Languages
- Korean
Industry Relationships
- Device consultant, FDA2019 - 2025
External Links
- Practice https://www.metroentfacialplastics.com/
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