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
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CareFirst EPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- IH-Open POS II
- Navigate
- IH-Open HMO Option
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Medicare FFS
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- HighMark
- IH-EPO Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- IH-PPO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Network OA
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Choice
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- TRICARE East Prime
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CIGNA EPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- IH-Network Only Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-POS Plus
- CIGNA PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- HealthyBlue PPO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Choice Fund PPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Optimum Choice
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Beech Street PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Blue Choice Advantage
- First Health PPO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Indemnity
- United Student Resources
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Police and Fire Clinic
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Employee Health Plan
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- IH-Open HMO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- First Health PPO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- IH-POS
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Choice POS
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Medicare Direct
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- CareFirst Administrators
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- TRICARE for Life East
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- UHC Passport
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Sentara Health
- OA Plus
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Choice POS II
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- TRICARE East Select
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst NASCO
- IH-HMO
- POS OA
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology
Fellowship: National Institutes of Health (2017)
Residency: National Institutes of Health (2017)
Residency: University of Minnesota GME (2014)
Residency: University of Minnesota (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