Samuel S. Kim, MD

Samuel S. Kim, MD

4.8 
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Thoracic Surgery

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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

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

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Overall Rating

4.8
4.8 

547 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 29, 2022

5.0

I trust this Doctor and am comfortable with his diagnosis approach each time I visit. He is pretty wonderful!

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Great doctor and willing to explain and give all the details as requested

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August 26, 2022

5.0

This man saved me.

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and great staff

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August 23, 2022

5.0

He is one of the most intelligent, caring, attentive, knowledgeable, doctors I have ever met

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August 22, 2022

5.0

He is an excellent surgeon. He was supportive in my first visit with him after the surgery.

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August 19, 2022

5.0

Treatment and my follow ups explained in detail and executed flawlessly.

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August 19, 2022

5.0

Bed side manner always returns messages in a very timely fashion nice humor

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August 18, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and nice. Speaks ith youyou, not at you!

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Very kind, trustworthy and knowledgeable doctor, I have a feeling that I am in good hands

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Services and stuff are great ??

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Took the time to explain my situation thoroughly.

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August 04, 2022

5.0

He thoroughly explained everything.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Dr Kim is patient, concise, answers questions in layman’s terms. And clearly talented when it comes to removing tumors! His followup call was so appreciated and helped understand next steps, medication, etc. could not have asked for anyone better.

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July 28, 2022

5.0

Dr Kim was very professional, yet approachable and sensitive to my needs.

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July 28, 2022

5.0

He explained things thoroughly and very clear. I felt very encouraged about my care.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Dr Kim is friendly and answers all of my questions.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Very good doctor he explained everything about my case

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Thorough and laid out a game plan after discussing my condition. My mind was at ease after speaking with him and his team.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Very professional explaining procedure and care.

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July 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kim is Very patient and thorough. Appointment is on time.

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July 17, 2022

5.0

very professional & friendly

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July 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kim is very knowledgeable in this field, and he takes the time to make sure you know everything that's going on with your condition

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and caring doctor!

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Hes a great surgeon .Friendly thorough and responsive.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Talented surgeon

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July 12, 2022

5.0

He explained everything in a way I could understand.

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July 11, 2022

5.0

He is engaged in your care. He is not distracted. He is very professional.

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July 07, 2022

5.0

He’s extremely nice and explained everything in terms I could understand.

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July 07, 2022

5.0

He was patient, thorough and very understandable. Appreciated his taking the time to fit me in.

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July 06, 2022

5.0

He’s the best at what he does, and he has a positive attitude, so I’ve always felt positive about my prognosis.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

Reputation, courtesy, thoroughness

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July 04, 2022

5.0

He ordered testing so we will see what he finds.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

I absolutely trust Dr. Kim and his medical skills

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kim is a fantastic doctor who is perfection in every way. He is an excellent doctor who I trust to the highest degree.

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Caring, competent. Happy with care!

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kim is very thorough and explains everything so that you understand. Dr. Kim is also patient and takes the time to listen to you and answer any questions you may have.

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Very personable, Didn’t make you feel like a number . Made you feel like a person.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Use of advanced robotics

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Professional and competent and relates well with patients.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Not only conveys knowledge and trust , Dr.Kim patiently makes sure you understand

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June 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Samuel Kim is very qualified and professional, he takes his time to be certain I have a clear understanding of my lung health.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

He was Patience and attentive

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June 19, 2022

5.0

He was great. Always there to answer my questions.

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June 18, 2022

5.0

He is a gentle soul. Speaks clearly in tone and manner that clearly relate to your health. He makes sure you understand your current health issues.

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Dr Kim was a pleasure to of met him and feel so confident of his expertise regarding my condition…plus Dr and his staff put me at ease and was very helpful and explaining all that I needed to know and do..and what all is involved..

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June 16, 2022

5.0

He’s top notch my recovery was smooth in no small part to his skill as a surgeon. And he’s a good person

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Very caring and qualified

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Good care

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June 11, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable, instills confidence, explains what to expect and is an ultimate professional.

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June 09, 2022

5.0

Credentials exceptional; instilled great confidence while still being thoughtful and concerned about me and my husband feeling comfortable with his recommendations etc.

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Thorough, above and beyond and caring.

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May 31, 2022

5.0

He was very nice.

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May 25, 2022

5.0

Personable and knowledgeable and able to get his point across in laymen's terms!

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May 24, 2022

5.0

I was new patient but he was knowledgeable about my referral & offered a clear explanation of how he could help resolve my problem

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May 24, 2022

5.0

He was very clear and caring in his assessments of my concerns.

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kim is very intelligent and quickly puts his patient at ease. He answers all questions patiently & carefully.

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May 24, 2022

5.0

I have confidence in Dr Kim. He explains everything and showed me the scan.

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kim is very knowledgeable and answered all my concerns and I feel confident if I should need surgery in the future

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May 21, 2022

5.0

Great physicians and efficient streamlined care

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May 21, 2022

5.0

He is good at what he does.

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May 17, 2022

5.0

He is straightforward, caring, smart, and practical

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Clearly proud of his work, takes time to answer my questions. Surgery went well and recovery was easier than I expected.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

This office is a well run machine! I love the one stop shop Idea.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Very user friendly and takes the time to explain things.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

He explained the pet-scan results and surgery clearly.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kim is the best surgeon in the world. He is also compassionate and understanding.

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Easy to talk to Very articulate

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May 07, 2022

5.0

Excellent physician who communicates well.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Thorough, positive, honest, excellent physician.

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May 03, 2022

5.0

Knowledge Experience Bedside manner

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April 30, 2022

5.0

Very pleasant, informative, explained concerns.

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April 26, 2022

5.0

as well as being an excellent surgeon, he is approachable and thorough in his explanations and options

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April 26, 2022

5.0

He has to be the best in the nation and he has a great personality

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April 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kim was very attentive to my worry, and explained in detail my scans and current condition. I left feeling very grateful and happy.

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April 18, 2022

5.0

Very caring ,helpful

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April 17, 2022

5.0

Seems knowledgeable and compassionate.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kim was my lung surgeon for a procedure one year ago. I had a very good experience with his surgery and care afterwards. He, his staff and the the staff at Northwestern were wonderful during a very scary time for me.

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April 14, 2022

5.0

I'm still cancer free. I was finally able to get therapy for muscle paresis.

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Competent doctor

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Dr Kim is truly a kind knowledgeable and wonderful Dr. He has taken the time to look at scans and do zoom appointments with us. Thanks for all of your help after months of bronchitis you made things better.

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April 13, 2022

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and professional.

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April 12, 2022

5.0

He is the best lung surgein in Chicag. Thoroygh and conscintious in preand pist op.

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April 12, 2022

5.0

Just a great team

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April 11, 2022

5.0

Very professional

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April 09, 2022

5.0

Satisfied with the doctor.

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April 07, 2022

5.0

Gave me complete cknfidence

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April 07, 2022

5.0

Thorough professional. Highly competent. Personable. Took time to explain my condition and answer all my questions. A pleasure to work with.

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April 07, 2022

5.0

very please with their service.

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April 05, 2022

5.0

Competent and confident. Explains everything so I can understand

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April 05, 2022

5.0

His professional manner and hubris were particularly convincing.

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April 05, 2022

5.0

He explains everything so that a layman like myself can understand

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March 26, 2022

5.0

He cares for his patients the way he would care for a member of his own family.

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March 24, 2022

5.0

He seems to know what he is doing , & is good at it . He saved my life.

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March 22, 2022

5.0

He is excellent in his surgical skills and after care.

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March 22, 2022

5.0

He is fantastic! Excellent at what he does!

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March 17, 2022

5.0

Dr Kim is very thorough and compassionate to his patients.

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March 17, 2022

5.0

He is great thanks so much for having doctors like him at the hospital

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March 14, 2022

5.0

Good communication, clear as to why he’s chosen his approach to my case, competent.

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