Dr. Benjamin Kim M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
1220 E 3900 S 4f Salt Lake City UT, 84124About
Dr. Benjamin Kim is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Kim specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Kim often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1978
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1978
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
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