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Dr. Edsel Kim, MD

Dr. Edsel Kim, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Edsel Kim, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Portland, OR and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University|New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center and Providence Portland Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 49 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (49 reviews)

Practice

9155 SW Barnes Rd Portland, OR 97225

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kim specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Kim's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kim

3.3

49 ratings, 25 with a written review
5 Star
55%
55%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
35%
35%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Apr 14, 2025
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Loray Sam Polevoi – Apr 21, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 03, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Gary Lisk – Sep 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lauren – Sep 19, 2020
Hi Lauren, thank you for your feedback....Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
PituitaryTumorAllGone – Aug 06, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Lisa – Mar 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Trysh morrison in OR – Jun 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
C. Davis in Portland, OR – Apr 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ken Palmer in Portland Oregon – Apr 17, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 27, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
McKenzie in Hillsboro, OR – Jun 02, 2017
Hi McKenzie, we are thrilled to hear that you had...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jin in PORTLAND, OR – Apr 03, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Casey W. in Portland, OR – Jan 04, 2017
Hello Casey, we are thrilled to hear that you had...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Wilsonville, OR – Dec 25, 2016
We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
HammrX in Nehalem, OR – Dec 02, 2016
We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Angela in Portland, OR – Nov 15, 2016
Thank you Angela, for your positive review about...Read More
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Portland, OR – Oct 24, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Joshua Smith in Hillsboro, OR – Aug 25, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I aim to provide the very best medical and surgical care for my patients. This not only involves the technical aspects required for good outcomes in the operating room, but also taking the time to listen and understand their concerns in the office....read more

biography

Dr. Kim graduated from New York University School of Medicine. He completed his internship in general surgery and residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Michigan. He stayed on to complete a fellowship in facial...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • University Of Michigan

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003
  • University Of Michigan|university Of Michigan Hospitals

    Internship Hospital, 1997
  • New York University|new York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

The Oregon Clinic Ear, Nose & Throat West9155 SW Barnes Rd Portland, OR 97225
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center

    9205 SW Barnes Rd
    Portland, OR 97225
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Providence Portland Medical Center

    4805 NE Glisan St
    Portland, OR 97213
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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