Samuel S. Kim, MD

Samuel S. Kim, MD

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Tufts University School of Medicine - 2002
Residency:
University of Pennsylvania Health System - 2009
Massachusetts General Hospital - 2011

Languages Spoken

  • Korean

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Kishwaukee Hospital
Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital

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4.9
4.9 

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April 29, 2025

5.0

knowledge

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April 29, 2025

5.0

He knowledgeable, caring very informative and set my mind at easy with the upcoming procedures

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April 27, 2025

5.0

Kind, efficient, knowledgeable

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April 27, 2025

5.0

Dr Kim is an excellent surgeon. I traveled from out of state to receive my care at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. My esophagectomy is a very complex surgery and I couldn't believe I was home in 3 days! The after care and support was great. I would recommend Dr Kim and Northwestern to anyone facing a surgery or health issue.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Seemed knowledgeable

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April 22, 2025

4.0

He explained why he took the decision on the care. He was ready to go to the next step of the surgery, allaying my concerns and fears.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Dr Kim is the best thoracic surgeon in the city. Kind, caring, professional and knowledgeable.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

WORLD CLASS CARE. PERIOD.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

He did an excellent job of reversing two surgeries that were done in Peoria. I was at the point that I could only swallow very soft food.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

He listens and explains. He is realistic and honest. He leads a great team with a culture of caring for patients. Plus, he is just an amazing doctor--and not because he helped us beat [Patient Name] lung cancer. He gave us confidence and helped us believe that we could do more than we thought we could--hope and ability to influence our own lives--that is powerful stuff when a family is facing cancer.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, compassionate, great bedside manners, takes time to answer questions, caring, down to earth

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Kim was great he gave me treatment options and explained each in detail. I feel confident in their approach to heal me

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Same as above, also I think he's very caring!

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Told me what to expect

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Besides being an excellent surgeon, he is kind and understanding.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kim is so intelligent..explains your problem in easy to understand terms.. instills confidence and is genuinely kind and reassuring.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

World class surgeon.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

The very best in professionalism.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kim took time to answer questions & expressed lain my results. He was thorough & pleasant. Excellent physician. I highly recommend him.

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March 22, 2025

5.0

It is my first visit with Dr Kim. He explained the process to me completely.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Because he very professional and, so far, has always given me good news.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Experience and mannerisms

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Very caring and humorous. Puts your concerns at ease.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kim is the best. He is an exceptional surgeon.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Confident in his ability and competence, Personable and communicates well with patient!

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March 06, 2025

5.0

He spoke of his knowledge in this procedure and put my mind at ease explaining his experience in like surgeries.

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March 03, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent, skilled surgeon.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Spent time,not rushed!

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February 23, 2025

5.0

Expertise.

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Very experienced, explained everything very clearly.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

I trust Dr. Kim. I think he understands what needs to be one. also, he's very easy to ralk with and is respnsive to questions.

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February 16, 2025

5.0

He saved my life

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February 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kim was very professional and kind.

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February 13, 2025

5.0

Excellent surgeon

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February 11, 2025

5.0

very helpful team--pleasant to work with

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February 06, 2025

5.0

Excellent care

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February 04, 2025

5.0

Liked how he explained surgery to us.

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January 30, 2025

5.0

Straight to the point doctor I liked it

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner. Kind and informative.

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January 22, 2025

5.0

Dr Kim explains everything in a precise and understandable way

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January 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kim is knowledgeable and caring.

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January 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Samuel Kim understands his patients well, makes them comfortable, and explains the surgical outcomes in detail to ease the burden of surgery. I highly recommend him.

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January 21, 2025

5.0

Explained everything in an understandable fashion.

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January 21, 2025

5.0

Great doctor

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January 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kim is the best!

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January 16, 2025

5.0

The doctor is a very caring and compassionate professional

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January 16, 2025

5.0

very personable

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January 12, 2025

4.0

He seems to be knowledgeable and was able to allay any fears or trepidation I was feeling.

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January 11, 2025

5.0

He is obviously intelligent, but is also kind and makes you feel like he cares about you and your health. He always makes sure he doesn't leave you with unanswered questions.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Always kind, thorough and patient to all of my needs.

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January 09, 2025

5.0

Very direct and succinct in his approach. Knew exactly what they suspect.

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January 08, 2025

5.0

I cannot comment on this as I have not had my surgery yet but Dr Samuel Kim was extremely thorough talking to me and informing me about my upcoming surgery. I was very pleased with him and how he and Dr [full name], took a long time discussing the options I for my surgery and procedures that I will have. I was very appreciative of them and satisfied.

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January 08, 2025

5.0

As above: very professional and precise.

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January 07, 2025

5.0

His unquestionably stellar educational background and direct no nonsense conversation.

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December 21, 2024

5.0

Very informative doctor.

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Very thorough, provides clear explanation and clarification of test results, patient focused

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Kim is knowledgeable and explained the procedure to me, answering all my questions.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

I owe my life to his research based practice

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and personable.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Samuel Kim explains everything very thoroughly and reassures you all will be well.

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December 05, 2024

5.0

He is very kind and so knowledgeable. Excellent surgeon and wonderful man!

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December 05, 2024

5.0

He is a great surgent!!!

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kim explained everything throughly.

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Professional in his explanation and walked me through his reasons and next steps

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November 29, 2024

5.0

Great doctor

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November 27, 2024

5.0

Satisfied with his response to my questions and recognizing my concerns.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

He took time with me and answered all of my questions. He made me feel comfortable about my upcoming procedure.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kim and his team performed a 14 hour surgery on me and he personally checked in on me in my hospital room 12 days in a row while I was recovering. He is a confident surgeon who performs the most complex surgeries.

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November 25, 2024

5.0

Extreme knowledge and answers all questions until everyone satisfied; he has good sense to f humor too

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November 24, 2024

5.0

He clearly explained the test findings and what could be done.

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, great bedside manner, listens. Love him

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Excellent Dr. and surgeon

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November 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kim did performed an excellent surgery and was informative in the follow up viists.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

Excellent communication after surgery.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

So far good but haven't had the surgery yet.

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November 17, 2024

5.0

This man speaks face to face with his patients, not above their heads. He is also a nice person, and very talented at his profession.

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November 15, 2024

5.0

Dr Kim has done lung surgery on me before and now I will be having another procedure done He is wonderful and informative I am very grateful to have him as my surgeon

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November 14, 2024

5.0

felt confidence in him

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November 13, 2024

5.0

He is an extremely skilled surgeon and nice bedside manner.

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Good doctor

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November 09, 2024

5.0

Excellent at explaining things and appreciated his personal style and warmth.

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November 01, 2024

5.0

Straight talk honesty

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October 31, 2024

5.0

I feel Dr. Kim has the credentials & the "bedside manner" to be the doctor that you'd want to see when you're at an important time in your health journey.

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October 29, 2024

5.0

He knows his specialty.

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October 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kim spent the time addressing all my concerns and provided valuable insights.

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October 25, 2024

5.0

professional on a personal level

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Terrific "bedside" manner. Great surgeon

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kim is an excellent doctor. He spends time to review and explain the CT scan with me. He answered all of my questions clearly and with sound clinical judegment. I trust Dr. Kim.

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October 08, 2024

5.0

He's expert.

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October 06, 2024

5.0

He saved my life!!!'n

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October 03, 2024

5.0

Clarifies all options for us

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September 30, 2024

5.0

My surgery was complex but I was only in the hospital a few days. I feel this was due to the skill of Dr Kim and his team.

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September 29, 2024

5.0

He seems very amenable and knowledgeable

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September 25, 2024

5.0

Saved my life

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September 24, 2024

5.0

He seems thorough but I will know more as time goes on but I like him.

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September 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kim is not only very intelligent, and knowledgeable, he's kind and patient and explains everything clearly. ... giving the patient confidence.

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September 23, 2024

5.0

He saved my life

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September 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kim shows genuine concern for his patients. He provides clarity regarding test results and what to expect going forward. He also creates a feeling of comfort when in his prescense.

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September 19, 2024

5.0

He explained my test results in an understandable way and was very cordial and professional.

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September 19, 2024

5.0

Kind, patient and didn't rush. Listen to our concerns.

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