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Stephen Kim, MD, Ophthalmology, Nashville, TN

StephenJKimMD

Ophthalmology Nashville, TN

Cataract Related, Retinal Disease, Uveitis

Associate Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    3601 21st Ave S
    Nashville, TN 37232
    Phone+1 615-322-3000
    Fax+1 615-591-0060

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 2002 - 2005
  • Mercy Medical Center
    Mercy Medical CenterInternship, Preliminary Year, 2001 - 2002
  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandInternship, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2002
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 2001
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityB.S., Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 1992 - 1996
  • Deerfield Academy
    Deerfield AcademyDiploma, High School, Cum Laude, 1988 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2014 - 2016
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2006 - 2009
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2005 - 2006
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors 2013
  • Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologist 2012 edition 2011
  • Marquis Who’sWho in America 2011
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Faricimab Combination Therapy for Sustained Efficacy in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration  
    Stephen J Kim, Paul Sternberg, JAMA Ophthalmology
  • Antibacterial properties of 2% lidocaine and reduced rate of endophthalmitis after intravitreal injection  
    Tustin A, Kim SJ, Chomsky A, Hubbard GB 3rd, Sheng J, Retina, 10/7/2013
  • Risk of elevated intraocular pressure and glaucoma in patients with uveitis: results of the multicenter uveitis steroid treatment trial  
    Friedman DS, Holbrook JT, Ansari H, Alexander J, Burke A, Reed SB, Katz J, Thorne JE, Lightman SL, Kempen JH; MUST Research Group, Opthalmology, 1/1/2013
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Reduction of interleukin-8 and platelet-derived growth factor by topical ketorolac in patients with diabetic retinopathy
    Kim SJ, The Retina Society, Beverly Hills CA, 9/1/2013
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for retinal disease
    Kim SJ, Pearls XVI Comprehensive Ophthalmology Symposium, Nashsville, TN, 5/1/2013
  • One-year results of the prospective retina and optic nerve vitrectomy evaluation (PROVE) study: a controlled clinical trial
    Kim SJ, Macula Society 36th Annual Meeting, Dana Point, CA, 3/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for retinal disease (invited Lecturer) 
    Baltimore, MD - 2/1/2013
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in vitreoretinal disease 
    Nashsville, TN - 11/1/2007

Authored Content

  • New Geographic Atrophy Drugs: The Good, the Bad, and the UnknownMay 2024
  • Faricimab Combination Therapy for Sustained Efficacy in Neovascular Age-Related Macular DegenerationJuly 2020

Press Mentions

  • Eight Named to Hold VUMC Endowed Directorships
    Eight Named to Hold VUMC Endowed DirectorshipsMarch 25th, 2021
  • Resistance to Fluoroquinolones Impacts Retina Cases
    Resistance to Fluoroquinolones Impacts Retina CasesAugust 16th, 2017
  • Repeated Use of Ophthalmic Antibiotics Among Patients Undergoing Intraocular Injection Therapy Linked to Antimicrobial Resistance
    Repeated Use of Ophthalmic Antibiotics Among Patients Undergoing Intraocular Injection Therapy Linked to Antimicrobial ResistanceSeptember 12th, 2011
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