Dr. Kristie Y Kim M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Neuromuscular Medicine
60 TOWNSHIP LINE RD ELKINS PARK PA, 19027About
Dr. Kristie Kim is a physiatrist practicing in Freehold, NJ. Dr. Kim is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Kim focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Kim can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Yonsei Univ, Coll of Med, Sudai-Moon-ku, Seoul, So Korea 1987
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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