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Dr. Back Kim, MD

Cardiology* Age 66
Dr. Back Kim, MD
4.2 (88 Ratings)

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Dr. Back Kim, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Flushing, NY.
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Dr. Back Kim, MD

Cardiology* Age 66
Flushing, NY
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Back Kim, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Flushing, NY.

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Dr. Back Kim, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Flushing, NY and has 42 years experience. They graduated from Seoul National University, College Of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan, Mount Sinai Morningside, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Kim has experience treating conditions like Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD), Venous Compression and Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kim received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 88 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kim also speaks Korean and Spanish. Dr. Kim is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Venous Compression
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Venous Compression
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Peripheral Edema
Sinus Tachycardia
Atherosclerosis
Chest Pain
Hypertension
Angina
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Carotid Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Pericardial Disease
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
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Aortic Aneurysm
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Hypertensive Heart without Failure
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Lipid Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Takayasu's Arteritis
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Unstable Angina
Vascular Disease
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
24-Hour Ambulatory Electroencephalogram
3D Quantitative Echocardiography
3D Ultrasound
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Angiography
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Angiography
Cardiac Doppler
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Non-Invasive Vascular Testing for Arterial Disease
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Radiofrequency Ablation
Stress Echocardiogram
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Treadmill Stress Test

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  • Aetna HMO
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    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    13668 Roosevelt Ave Ste 2C, Flushing, NY 11354
  2. 2 Dba Heartvein Nyc
    727 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10010
  3. 3 Office
    436 E 149Th St, Bronx, NY 10455
  4. 4 Office
    13620 38th Ave Ste 8J, Flushing, NY 11354

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4.2
Based on 88 Reviews
5 Stars (63)
4 Stars (8)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (15)

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Apr 22, 2022
A very good 1st time visit. Intake was quick and efficient. Physician Assistant was knowledgeable in the subject matter. Dr. Kim was all over the 3 baseline cardiagram my primary care physician sent him. I am going to let him treat me.
— Apr 22, 2022
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Back Kim is the Chief Medical Officer of Heart Vein NYC (HVNYC) and opened its doors in 2010. Including his time spent with HVNYC, Dr. Kim is the Director of Cardiovascular Patient Outreach and Research program at Lenox Hill Hospital and the Clinical Instructor in Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. His medical training can be credited to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, Case Western Reserve University Hospital, John Hopkins University, and the Seoul National University, School of Medicine. Dr. Kim has his board certification in Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, and Cardiovascular Disease as well as diplomate of Internal Medicine and Cardiology. Dr. Kim is fluent in Korean, English and Spanish. Dr. Kim’s mission here at HVNYC is to provide quality patient treatment and continuity of care, collectively, with his team of physicians, mid levels, and clinical staff. With locations serving various boroughs, his ultimate goal is to make pertinent health care accessible to patients throughout the greater New York City area.
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Biography
  • Dr. Back Kim, MD is a cardiology specialist in Flushing, NY and has over 41 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Seoul National University, College Of Medicine in 1982. He specializes in Cardiology.
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Languages Spoken
Korean
Spanish
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Specialties*
Cardiology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Seoul National University, College Of Medicine
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Back Kim, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kim's profile.

Dr. Kim frequently treats the following conditions: Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD), Venous Compression and Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Back Kim, MD is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan, Mount Sinai Morningside, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Back Kim, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    100 E 77th St, New York, NY

  • NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan

    550 1st Ave, New York, NY

  • Mount Sinai Morningside

    1111 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St, Flushing, NY

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY