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Dong Kim, MD, Neurosurgery, Houston, TX

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Neurosurgery Houston, TX

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Pain, Pituitary Surgery

Professor And Chairman of Neurological Surgery, University Tex Houston

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  • Office

    6400 Fannin St
    Ste 2800
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 713-486-8000
    Fax+1 713-486-8088

Education & Training

  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaFellowship, Vascular Surgery - Independent, 1996 - 1997
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Neurological Surgery, 1991 - 1996
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's HospitalInternship, Surgery, 1990 - 1991
  • University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
    University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 1990
  • Stanford University
    Stanford UniversityB.S., With Honors, 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1992 - Present
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1998 - 2023
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2003 - 2008
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1997 - 1999
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors US News and World Reports, 2011-2013
  • Top Physicians In Houston Doctor's Choice Awards, 2011
  • Breakthrough of the Year Award - Growth Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, 2009
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Delta-Opioid receptor activation modified microRNA expression in the rat kidney under prolonged hypoxia  
    He XZ, Yang YL, Zhi F, Moore ML, Kang XZ, Chao DM, Wang R, Balboni G, Salvadori S, Kim DH, Xia Y, Plos One, 1/1/2013
  • Neuroprotection against hypoxia/ischemia: o-opoid recepter-mediated cellular/molecular events  
    He, Xiaozhou, Sandhu, Harleen K., Yang, Yilin, Hua, Fei, Beiser, Nathalee, Kim, Dong H., Xia, Ying, Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 9/1/2012
  • Hydrogen sulfide induced disruption of Na homeostasis in the cortex  
    Chao, Dongman, He, Xiazhou, Yang, Yilin, Balboni, Giafranco, Salvadori, Severo, Kim, Dong H;, Xia, Ying, Toxicological Sciences, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Familial syndromes involving cerebral aneurysm: new clinical findings.
    Kim DH, Doris Duke Clinical Scientist Meeting, 1/1/2004

Lectures

  • "Radiosurgery for Brainstem Tumors" 
    1/1/2013
  • "Nonsense mutation in thsd1 encoding thrombospondin type 1 Domain containing protein causes autosomal dominant intracranial aneurysms" 
    1/1/2013
  • Negotiating Strategies in Neurosurgery-"Neurosurgery Practice Models for the Future: Challenges And Opportunities" 
    1/1/2013
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Other

  • Brigham and Women's Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Protocol. (Commissioned by the Department of Neurosurgery to standardize the management of patients. This protocol was used... 
    Kim DH, Day AL, Friedlander R, Frerichs K
    1/1/2004
  • Revised Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Protocol. (Commissioned by the Neurosurgery Service to add interval improvements in the care of patients with aneurysm rupture. This pr... 
    Kim DH, Powner D, Nates J, Clifton GL
    1/1/2002
  • Vasospasm Management Protocol. (Commissioned by the Neuron-Trauma ICU to standardize the management of patients in vasospasm. This protocol was used by all surgeons, n... 
    Kim DH, Clifton GL
    1/1/2002
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Korean