Dr. Richard W Kim M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
4650 W Sunset Blvd Children's Hospital Los Angeles CA, 90027About
Dr. Richard Kim is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Kim specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Kim typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1996
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Interferon-gamma induces X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis-associated factor-1 and Noxa expression and potentiates human vascular smooth muscle cell apoptosis by STAT3 activation.
- Invited commentary.
- Transatrial lead implantation using the 4-Fr lumenless pacing lead and delivery system in young adults with congenital heart disease.
- Activation of human vascular cells decreases their expression of transforming growth factor-beta.
- Atrial Thrombus in a Neonate: A Diagnostic Challenge.
- Enhancing Understanding of Community and Public Health.
- Toward an evidence-based approach to stress management for veterinarians and veterinary students.
- A Guide for Understanding Health Education and Promotion Programs.
Clinical Trials
Treatments
- Congenital Heart Disease
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