
Min Peter Kim MD
Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology
Vice-Chair of Department of Surgery Head, Division of Thoracic Surgery Professor of Surgery
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Overview of Dr. Kim
Dr. Min Kim is a thoracic surgeon based in Houston, TX, with specialization in minimally invasive thoracic surgery and thoracic surgical oncology. He completed his medical education at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2003, followed by a surgical residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and a fellowship in thoracic surgery at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center/University of Texas Medical School at Houston. His clinical expertise includes video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, adult general thoracic surgery, and esophageal surgery. Dr. Kim has published several articles in various medical journals, focusing on topics such as opioid use in thoracic surgery and innovative surgical techniques. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center/University of Texas Medical School at HoustonFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2008 - 2010
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2003 - 2008
Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2008 - 2026
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Repair of Pericardial Hernia in a Heart Transplant Patient.Samar Semaan, Jerry Xiao, Ray Chihara, Warren Naselsky, Min P Kim
Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports. 2025-12-01 - Factors Associated With Next-Day Discharge After Pulmonary Lobectomy.Anuj Shah, Ray Chihara, Warren Naselsky, Edward A Graviss, Min P Kim
Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports. 2025-12-01 - Response Regarding: Pulmonary Metastasectomy Versus Continued Active Monitoring in Colorectal Cancer and Lung Metastasectomy for Colorectal Cancer.Priya Arunachalam, Min P Kim
The Journal of Surgical Research. 2025-10-01
Press Mentions
New Study Finds Surgical Resection of Single Colorectal Cancer Metastasis to the Lung Significantly Improves SurvivalAugust 6th, 2025
Professional Memberships
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