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