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(713) 486-4730

Dr. Woihwan Kim, MD

General Surgery

Colon And Rectal Surgery

Dr. Woihwan Kim earned his medical degree at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. He completed his general surgery residency at Albany Medical Center in Albany, N.Y., and a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Board certified in surgery, Dr. Kim has been in practice since 2017 and treats patien...

Dr. Woihwan Kim earned his medical degree at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. He completed his general surgery residency at Albany Medical Center in Albany, N.Y., and a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

Board certified in surgery, Dr. Kim has been in practice since 2017 and treats patients ages 13 and older. He also speaks Korean and basic Spanish. His primary clinical interests are cancer of the colon, rectum, and anus; cancer prevention colonoscopy; diverticulitis; inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis; anorectal diseases, including hemorrhoids, fissures, abscesses and fistulas; and pelvic floor disorders.

An avid believer in patient advocacy, Dr. Kim takes time to help patients understand imaging and test results in the context of their medical issues. He welcomes all patient questions and actively involves patients in decision-making discussions and ensures that they leave his office with a clear understanding of their condition.

A resident of Katy, Dr. Kim is married and the father of one son. Away from his practice, he enjoys PC gaming, being involved in his church and reading. His favorite authors range from C. S. Lewis and Fyodor Dostoevsky to Timothy Keller and Malcolm Gladwell.

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Locations and Appointments

Call to make an appointment (713) 486-4730

Meet the Provider

Specialties
  • General Surgery
  • Colon And Rectal Surgery
Medical Education

University of Louisville School of Medicine 2017

Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Korean
Fellowship

McGovern Medical School at UT Health- Colon and Rectal Surgery 2024

Affiliated Centers
  • Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
  • Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
Gender

Male

Internship & Residency

University of Louisville School of Medicine 2018, Albany Medical College-Surgery 2023

Clinical Interests
  • Anal Abscess
  • Anal Fissure
  • Colon Cancer
  • Anal Abscess
  • Anal Fissure
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Diverticulitis
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Hemorrhoids
  • HPV Related Cancer
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Pelvic Floor Disorders
  • Pilonidal Disease
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Rectal Prolapse
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Ulcerative Colitis
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Cities Served

Barker, Cypress, Fulshear, Houston, Katy, Richmond

Zip Codes Served

77041, 77064, 77065, 77084, 77094, 77095, 77218, 77241, 77244, 77280, ...

77041, 77064, 77065, 77084, 77094, 77095, 77218, 77241, 77244, 77280, 77407, 77410, 77413, 77429, 77433, 77441, 77449, 77450, 77491, 77492, 77493, 77494

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Insurance Accepted

  • AARP Medicare Complete
  • Aetna Most Benefit Plans
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • AHI Healthlink
  • Amerigroup Chip
  • Amerigroup Star
  • Amerigroup Star Plus
  • Amerivantage
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Beechstreet
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas
  • Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Cigna Most Benefit Plans
  • Cigna Healthspring
  • Cigna Healthspring Star Plus MMP
  • Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice Chip
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP
  • Community Health Choice Star
  • Coventry Health Care - PPO Network
  • Coventry Medicare Advantra
  • First Health - PPO Network
  • First Health - Worker's Comp
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Healthsmart
  • Humana (Most Benefit Plans excl Medicare)
  • Humana HMOx QHP Exchange
  • Independant Medical Systems
  • Medicaid Traditional
  • Medicare Traditional
  • Medicus International - PPO Network
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO
  • Memorial Hermann Solutions
  • Molina StarStar Plus
  • Multiplan
  • OccuNet PPO - PPO Network
  • Private Healthcare System
  • Reny Company Worker's Comp
  • Superior Foster Care Program
  • United Healthcare Most Benefit Plans
  • United Healthcare Chip
  • United Healthcare CHIP Perinate
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare Medicare Complete
  • United Healthcare Star
  • United Healthcare TXMMP
  • US Family Health Plan
  • USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network
  • Wellcare
  • WELLCARE TEXAN PLUS
  • WorkLink Worker's Comp

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