About me
Dr. Chul Kim is the Director of Thoracic Oncology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and an Associate Professor at Georgetown University with a focus on thoracic oncology. His goal as a thoracic medical oncologist is to introduce innovative cancer therapies into clinical practice, and he is devoted to formulating clinical trials aimed at promoting personalized cancer treatments.
Dr. Kim's academic journey began at the Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He furthered his studies at the Harvard School of Public Health, obtaining a Master’s degree in Public Health. His medical training continued at the University of Minnesota where he trained in internal medicine. Later, he became a clinical fellow in hematology and oncology at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
In 2018, Dr. Kim was honored with the Norman Rales Young Investigator Award from the Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). In 2021, he received the John F. Potter, MD, Award from Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Dr. Kim has authored more than 60 articles in reputable peer-reviewed journals, including Lancet Oncology, JAMA Oncology, Journal of Thoracic Oncology, Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer, and Clinical Cancer Research. Additionally, he has served as a reviewer for various journals such as Journal of Clinical Oncology, Clinical Lung Cancer, Lancet HIV, Lancet Haematology, and JCO Precision Oncology.
He is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.
Driven by his commitment to patient care, Dr. Kim aims to provide the best possible treatment options for his patients. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, exploring diverse cuisines, and traveling with his wife and son.
Clinical areas of focus
- Blood Clotting Disorder Treatment
- Lung Cancer Treatment
- Pleural Cancer Treatment
- Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
- Thymoma Treatment
- Thymus Cancer Treatment
- Transitional Cell Carcinoma Treatment
Procedures I perform
- A1c Testing
- Antiangiogenic Therapy
- Antineoplastic Injection
- Arthrocentesis
- Blood Banking
- Blood Clot Treatment
- Blood Clotting Disorder Treatment
- Blood Transfusion
- Bone Cancer Staging
- Bone Marrow Biopsy And Aspiration
- Bone Marrow Failure Treatment
- Brca Gene Testing
- Cancer Awareness
- Cancer Education Consultation
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Nutrition Counseling
- Cancer Pain Management
- Cancer Psychological Counseling
- Cancer Quality Metrics
- Cancer Reconstruction Surgery
- Cancer Registry Management Consultation
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Cancer Research Institute
- Cancer Risk Assessment
- Cancer Social Work Management
- Cancer Support
- Cancer Treatment
- Cancer Treatment Monitoring
- Care Coordination Consultation
- Case Management
- Case Management Consultation
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Clinical Trials Management Consultation
- Clinical Trials Participation
- Community Health
- Deep Vein Thrombosis Management
- Dopamine Therapy
- Fertility Counseling
- Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Flow Immunophenotyping
- Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
- Genetic Counseling
- Genomic Testing For Cancer
- Geriatric Oncology Consultation
- Gynecologic Oncology Consultation
- Hematology Consultation
- Hepatic Artery Infusion
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hospice Care Referral
- Immune Cell Therapy Administration
- Immunodeficiency Treatment
- Immunohistochemistry Staining
- Immunotherapy
- Intravenous (IV) Fluids
- Introduction Of Antineoplastic
- Kinesiology Analysis
- Leukemia Treatment
- Leukopenia Treatment
- Liver Biopsy
- Liver Tumor Ablation
- Lung Cancer Treatment
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymphoma Treatment
- Magnesium Imbalance Treatment
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Mep (MOTOR EVOKED POTENTIALS)
- Mesenteric Angiography
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Multiple Myeloma Treatment
- Nausea And Vomiting Management
- Nausea And Vomiting Management Consultation
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
- Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Palliative Care Consultation
- Palliative Care Coordination
- Palliative Care Education
- Pathology Consultation
- Patient Navigation
- Pediatric Advocacy
- Pediatric Oncology Consultation
- Peer Support Groups
- Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
- Percutaneous Tumor Chemoembolization
- Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
- Plasma Cell Disorder Treatment
- Pleural Cancer Treatment
- Psa Testing
- Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
- Pulmonary Nodule Treatment
- Removal Of Central Venous Access Device
- Salvage Surgery
- Sickle Cell Anemia Treatment
- Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography
- Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
- Soft Tissue Neck Ct Without Contrast
- Surgical Oncology Consultation
- Surgical Oncology Surgery
- Thrombophilia Management
- Thymoma Treatment
- Thymus Cancer Treatment
- Transitional Cell Carcinoma Treatment
- Tumor Debulking
- Tumor Embolization
- Tumor Immunohistochemistry
- Tumor Marker Testing
- Tumor Registry
- Tumor Resection
- Urologic Oncology Consultation
- Vaccine Development And Policy
- Venous Access Device Removal
- Wellness Services
- Whole Breast Radiation Therapy
- Whole-Exome Sequencing
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Lombardi Cancer Center
Washington, DC, 20007
Insurance
This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health. NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card. *Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
Fellowship: National Institutes of Health (2017)
Residency: National Institutes of Health (2017)
Residency: University of Minnesota (2014)
Residency: University of Minnesota GME (2014)
Medical School: Sungkyunkwana University (2007)
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-looks-to-help-more-cancer-patients-access-experimental-drugs-compassionate-use/
https://undark.org/2018/09/10/fda-drugs-accelerated-approval/
https://thetranslationalscientist.com/disease-area/proving-the-worth-of-icis
https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20190208/immune-checkpoint-inhibitors-benefit-patients-with-hiv-advanced-cancer