Yongwoo Kim MD RPNI
Vascular Neurology
Physician, Vascular Neurology (Stroke) & Associate Professor, Neurology
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110 Irving Street NWWashington, DC 20010
Phone+1 202-877-3154
Fax+1 202-877-2166
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Summary
- Dr. Yongwoo Kim is a neurologist specializing in vascular neurology, based in Washington, DC. He completed his medical education at Korea University College of Medicine in 2008, followed by a residency in neurology and internal medicine at Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, and a fellowship in vascular neurology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. He is currently serving as a Vascular Neurologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Kim has experience in handling cerebrovascular disease, particularly ischemic strokes, and is skilled in transcranial doppler ultrasonography and neuroimaging. His research contributions include several publications in prominent journals and involvement in clinical trials concerning stroke and cerebrovascular treatments.
Education & Training
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityFellowship, Vascular Neurology, 2016 - 2017
Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia HospitalResidency, Neurology, 2013 - 2016- Albert Einstein Healthcare NetworkResidency, Internal Medicine, 2012 - 2013
Korea University College of MedicineClass of 2008
Certifications & Licensure
DC State Medical License 2019 - 2026
MD State Medical License 2019 - 2026
VA State Medical License 2020 - 2026
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular Neurology
American Society of NeuroimagingRegistered Physician in Neurovascular Imaging
Clinical Trials
- AtRial Cardiopathy and Antithrombotic Drugs In Prevention After Cryptogenic Stroke Start of enrollment: 2018 Jan 19
- Comparison of Anti-coagulation and Anti-Platelet Therapies for Intracranial Vascular Atherostenosis Start of enrollment: 2022 Aug 02
- Platelet-Oriented Inhibition in New TIA and Minor Ischemic Stroke (POINT) Trial Start of enrollment: 2010 May 28
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Transcranial Doppler Arterial Pressure Gradient Is Associated With Delayed Infarction After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.Yongwoo Kim, Alexander Kim, Josef D Williams, Charles Withington, Eshetu Tefera
Journal of Neuroimaging. 2025-01-13 - 1 citationsLate Lesion Growth following Endovascular Therapy: Is 24 h Too Early to Assess Acute Infarct Size Including the Effects of Secondary Injury?Marie Luby, Amie W Hsia, Carolyn A Lomahan, Victoria Uche, Rachel Davis
Cerebrovascular Diseases. 2025-01-01 - Comparison of HEmorrhage on CT versus MRI After ThrombEctomy: The HECATE study.Amie W Hsia, Lawrence L Latour, Sana Somani, Carolyn A Lomahan, Yongwoo Kim
Stroke. 2024-11-01
Journal Articles
- Amyloid Beta-Related Angiitis Presenting as Multiple Cerebral InfarctsAmit Mehta, Jonathan Issacson, Samuel Calabria, Shannon P. Burton, Veronica A. Craft, Sana Somani, Brent T. Harris, Yongwoo Kim, Jeffrey C. Mai, Amie W. Hsia, Neuroimmunology Reports, 1/2023
Books/Book Chapters
Authored Content
- Stroke Know the Warning SignsMay 2021
- Use This Checklist to BE FAST If Stroke Symptoms StrikeMay 2020
Professional Memberships
- Member
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- American Society of Neuroimaging - ASNMember
Other Languages
- Korean
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