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Richard Kim, M.D., M.P.H.
Dr. Richard Kim was born in New York and received his B.S. degree in biology
and psychology at Georgetown University in 1983. He received his medical
degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1987. Dr. Kim completed his
residency in Internal Medicine and his specialty training in Gastroenterology
and Hepatology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he
later served as chief Fellow. Following his training, Dr. Kim remained at the
University as Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of
Gastroenterology and Hepatology. During his faculty tenure at the University,
Dr. Kim was named the Chief of Endoscopy, and later the Associate Chief of
the GI section at the University Drive VA Medical Center. Through a grant
from the NIH, Dr. Kim completed his Masters of Public Health degree in
Epidemiology in 1997 from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of
Public Health. His career has been distinguished by awards for excellence in
clinical research by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy,
American Gastroenterological Association, American College of
Gastroenterology and the Glaxo Institute for Digestive Health.
Dr. Kim is a diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine and is
certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is an
active member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American
College of Gastroenterology, American Society for Gastrointestinal
Endoscopy, and the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Dr. Kim specializes in
the esophageal disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease, cancer of the
GI tract, and Therapeutic Endoscopy including ERCP and Endoscopic
Ultrasound. He is active on the staff of Sewickley Valley Hospital and
Ohio Valley General Hospital, He is a participating physician in
Pennsylvania Blue Shield and Medicare. His practice is limited to
Gastroenterology. Dr. Kim resides in Wexford with his wife and children.
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