Dr. Justin Taehwan Kim MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
7500 Kirby Dr #1523 Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Justin Kim is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Houston, TX. 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
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 2001
Provider Details
Dr. Justin Taehwan Kim MD's Practice location
Dr. Justin Taehwan Kim MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Kim
Recommended Articles
- What Is a Proctologist?
Proctology, also known as colorectal surgery, is a field in medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus. The one who specializes in proctology is called a proctologist or a colorectal surgeon. What is a proctologist?A proctologist is...
- Colonoscopy: What to Expect During Recovery
A colonoscopy is an outpatient procedure, wherein the rectum and the large intestine are checked. You do not need to stay overnight at the hospital or clinic unless your doctor needs to have additional tests done or needs you to be monitored for a short while.A colonoscopy can be used to identify...
- Colon Cancer
What is colon cancer?Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine, also known as the colon. If the last segment of the colon, the rectum, has a cancerous growth, it is known as rectal carcinoma. These two conditions are collectively referred to as colorectal cancer.Carcinoma of the colon is the...
- What Is an Anal Fissure?
What is an anal fissure?The anal canal is a short tube surrounded by muscle at the end of the rectum. An anal fissure is a small crack, tear, or rip in the anal canal lining. Anal fissure is often very small, but can cause you severe pain. The pain gets worse after passing stool and normally last...
- Recovering From Anal Fissure Surgery
An anal fissure is normally the result of the overstretching of the anal mucosa or moist tissue. It can overstretch due to a number of reasons such as passing extra-large and/or hard stools, constipation, low blood flow to the area, excessive diarrhea, dietary choices, and childbirth among others....
- What Are the Treatments for Anal Fissure and Which Specialist Should I Consult?
Anal fissure is an impairment of the wall of the anus. It usually does not come with a lot of medical complications. Nonetheless, it should be treated with urgency, since it can make life very uncomfortable for you. Anal Fissure SymptomsAnal fissure comes with a number of symptoms. Since some of...
Nearby Providers
- Mr. Micheal Snyder M.D.6550 Fannin St Houston TX 77030
- Dr. Kelly Gilmore MD6550 FANNIN ST HOUSTON TX 77030
- Punam Parikh7200 Cambridge St Houston TX 77030
- Dr. Bridget N Fahy M.D.6550 Fannin St Houston TX 77030
- Dr. Scott Thomas Mcknight MD6550 Fannin St Houston TX 77030
- Dr. Joshua Charles Coursey M.D.6550 Fannin St Houston TX 77030