Dr. Carey Kim, MD
General Dermatology
Medical Expertise of Dr. Carey Kim, MD
Dr. Casey Kim is a board-certified New York dermatologist providing care to patients in the Bronx and Flushing area for a wide range of skin conditions, including hair loss, alopecia areata, and melasma.
About Dr. Carey Kim, MD
Dr. Casey Kim has published widely in leading national and international dermatological journals.
Dr. Kim's research is focused on pigmentary and autoimmune hair loss disorders, including melasma and scarring and non-scarring alopecias.
Patient Education Resources
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Education & Training
Dr. Kim received his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Master of Science in Biophysics and Physiology from Stony Brook University. He earned his medical degree at New York Medical College and completed his internal medicine internship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. He subsequently completed his dermatology residency at New York Medical College and a clinical research fellowship at Columbia University with specialty training in hair loss.
Dr. Kim served as the cosmetic and laser chief during residency and was awarded scholarships through the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and was the recipient of the Rising Derm Star award. Dr. Kim is part of several honorary research and dermatology societies and continues to be active in educational and research work through his alumni institution and Mount Sinai Hospital.
Professional Affiliations
Metro Dermatology of NY, PC/Metro Dermatology of NJ, PA
Our practice philosophy is to provide state-of-the-art, patient-centered care that is appropriate and convenient. Our priorities are ensuring patient safety and providing effective treatments.
We provide services in general dermatology, pediatric dermatology, cutaneous surgery, photo-medicine, dermatopathology, skin laser surgery, and cosmetic dermatology.
Our physicians have been trained at the top dermatology residency programs in the country. All of our physicians are board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Two of our physicians are also board certified in dermatopathology. Our Physician Assistants are top graduates of most competitive PA programs in the country and have completed rigorous dermatology specific training before treating patients under the strict guidance of our board certified dermatologists.
We strive to be easily accessible to our patients by accepting most insurances. Our providers and staff speak multiple languages and strive to be culturally sensitive. We open early and have evening and weekend hours in clean and modern facilities.