Gene Kim, M.D.

<p>Gene Kim, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist in UT Medicine’s <a href=”https://utmedicine.org/get-care/browse/clinics/ophthalmology”>Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute</a>. He specializes in corneal transplantation and anterior segment reconstructive surgery, with expertise in cataract and LASIK laser eye surgery. Additionally, Dr. Kim is an associate professor and serves as both the Associate Chair of Education and Ophthalmology Residency Program Director for the Dell Medical School Department of Ophthalmology at The University of Texas at Austin. </p>
<p>Dr. Kim earned his bachelor’s degree in bioengineering from the University of California San Diego and his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at Emory University and a fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at the John A. Moran Eye Center. </p>
<p>Dr. Kim previously served as the Medical Student Assistant Director, Medical Student Director, and Residency Program Director for the McGovern Medical School. His clinical interests include cornea and external disease, and medical and surgical management. His research focuses on leveraging technology to enhance the quality and delivery of medical care.<br></p>
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