Alexander Hyunsung Kim

Alexander Hyunsung Kim DO

Specialties:

Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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Alexander Kim DO is fellowship trained in both gastroenterology and interventional endoscopy—a specialty that includes minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat GI conditions.

Dr. Kim’s passion for helping others and making a positive impact in their lives led him to pursue a career in medicine. “I feel a strong sense of responsibility for contributing to society and serving the community through medical care,” he explains. “Medicine satisfies my intellectual curiosity, and I enjoy continually learning and growing.”

Joining patients on their recovery journeys brings Dr. Kim immense personal fulfillment. As a gastroenterologist, he’s at the forefront of innovation, offering cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedures that were once daunting major surgeries. Dr. Kim strives to provide personalized and compassionate care at every step.

His patients benefit from the latest innovative techniques that ensure optimal outcomes and faster recoveries. He prioritizes building strong doctor-patient relationships and taking the time to fully understand each individual's needs and concerns.

Through a combination of specialized training, dedication to continuous learning, patient-centered care, experience, and passion for advancement, Dr. Kim has earned distinction in his specialty. During residency, he became chief resident, an experience that honed his leadership and mentoring skills.

He previously served as director of a thriving and collaborative endoscopy practice, where he worked successfully to elevate standards of patient care across the organization through improvement initiatives and policy development.

Dr. Kim is passionate about athletics and participates in long-distance running and basketball pick-up games. He and his family also enjoy experiencing diverse cultures through traveling and sampling world cuisines.
He looks forward to collaborating with colleagues at PIH Health to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and the broader community.

Office Information

Hospital/Group Affiliation

PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital

PIH Health Physicians

Profile

Gender

Male

Specialties

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine

Additional Languages

  • Korean

Education

Medical School

Geisinger Medical Center

Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Saint Joseph's Hospital

University of Maryland

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine

Patient Reviews

November 11, 2024
I was contacted on the Friday before my procedure to tell me about my co-pay. During this time I said that I was going to call an Uber to take me home. And I was told that that was fine. On the day of the procedure they were not going to do the procedure without me having a person that I know take me home. As you can imagine this caused me great stress after already prepping for my colonoscopy which is not a fun experience. I was so angry that it caused me to be rude to the people that we're checking me in. I found someone to take me home but the whole experience left me really really annoyed. All of your employees should know all of your rules!
October 31, 2024
Professional and well experienced Medical people
October 30, 2024
Doctor and staff were amazing!
October 29, 2024
Hi. The only issue I had with my visit was that I have already used all of my out-of-pocket with my insurance, and they made me pay a co-pay. My insurance company told me when I called to check up on it, they said, yeah, you've used all of your out-of-pocket, and that they will have to give me a refund on the co-pay that I paid in office, which was $40 and I just hope that they don't think about charging me anything when I go in for my colonoscopy. So anyway, yeah, I would like some feedback on that if you are able to help me with that. Thank you.
October 24, 2024
Dr. Kim is - quite simply - the best. - (PHI removed)
October 15, 2024
Yes. Everything was perfect. I enjoyed him and he explained everything. I give him a 10. Have a blessed day.
October 14, 2024
The facility, itself, seemed well-coordinated and the staff was efficient, mostly either polite or friendly. (Name removed), my pre-op nurse, was very attentive and helpful. The OR staff was fine. I never met nor saw Dr. Kim. He did not introduce himself or come to me to explain the procedure. I thought that was unusual, and so I can not answer if I trust him or not. As far as I know, the procedure went well. On the discharge notes, it said no prescription use reported and I should have brought a list. I had given that list to two different people at PIH, and again orally the day of, not to mention the drugs are in my record, as shown in my patient portal. It seems like the doctor didn't bother to ask or look. I do appreciate that he removed the small polyps and gave recommendations for future treatment.
October 09, 2024
Very good 100%
October 03, 2024
Everything was very good, the doctor and the nurse treated me very well at the reception as well, thank you very much because we are on time.
October 02, 2024
Repeat colorectal procedures risk of be put anesthesia side effects.
October 01, 2024
He's a pleasant guy. He knows what he's talking about and giving me an idea. Precisely, he's the mostly I met of this endoscopy, and colonoscopy person. They are more attentive and more like a family. And he's a very nice guy.
October 01, 2024
From start to finish, I was very pleased with my service.
September 26, 2024
Although I arrived earlier than my appointment time, I did not have to wait long. Check-in process very quick and easy. Good job!
September 18, 2024
Yes, thank you for the care, thank you for the attention, thank you for everything you guys did. I appreciate it. Thank you. Goodbye.
September 13, 2024
The nurse who attended to me was very kind and made me feel comfortable and safe. Her name is (name removed). The other nurse who put in the IV I did not like, she pricked me three times, I don't remember her name, but everything else was excellent. Thanks to everyone, blessings.
September 05, 2024
Great experience with the doctor and the assistants. The appointment was on time, everybody was friendly and helpful, the facility was clean and welcoming, and the visit very successful.
August 29, 2024
Want to commend Dr. Kim's medical assistant (name removed) for making my visit easy and comfortable...
August 26, 2024
Yes, I want to just say that the attention that I received in my situation for my colonoscopy I thought was excellent. All the staff there that was assisting were superb, especially the nurse that I don't remember her name, but that did all the paperwork and stuff like that to make sure that I was taken care of with the best of care. She was excellent and great personality. Everybody there was just superb. Thank you very much for the great service. And this is (PHI removed).
August 26, 2024
Overall, the office was very good at working on my schedule and advising me. There were two major problems though with this particular appointment. One of them was that the instructions I was given for the prescription to work with were not accurate. I was told over the phone to swallow only three-fourths worth of solution. That was plenty. And that I could actually eat up until two hours before starting my first swallowed solution. When I got to my appointment, I was told that was not accurate at all. So I gave a very bad reading on my colonoscopy and now the doctor wants to see me again in six months instead of ten years.
August 20, 2024
Thank you. I liked everything. It was really nice to visit this medical establishment.
August 16, 2024
I feel very safe
August 14, 2024
His professionalism and concern for the patient
August 13, 2024
Dr. Kim's staff, when I went in, were outstanding. They were great and the doctor was also outstanding. There's nothing I could suggest to make things better. They were absolutely terrific.
August 09, 2024
I wish that I was able to meet with the provider to go over what was found or saw, if anything. I think not knowing has left anxiety and more questions and unsolved conclusions, which doesn't really help anything.
August 07, 2024
All staff members Very kindly and Dr.Kim was kind and explained things well.
July 31, 2024
Everything about the services and the people was good.
July 31, 2024
No blood work or anything was taken to get to the bottom of my symptoms. I paid the $20 copay for them to basically send me home after asking me a few questions but since I wasn't actively sick I was told nothing can be done right now. I feel like I wasted my money because i've been sick on and off for so long and it happens randomly. I was told to come back when i'm sick again.
July 24, 2024
Dr. Kim was respectful and explained everything. I would recommend him to everyone with a digestive health problem.
July 23, 2024
It was my first appointment - and I definitely got a good attention from the Dr. I feel confident about his experience and knowledge in the field.
July 16, 2024
This was my first visit with Dr Kim, my experience from the beginning was great. Scheduling my appointment was a breeze and having to reschedule as well. The office is very clean and all the staff are very friendly and helpful. Dr Kim was very attentive and showed interest in what I had to say. He made a very uncomfortable topic easy to discuss. Very happy that my primary doctor referred me to Dr Kim.
July 11, 2024
I had a green experience Everyone was super nice and kind !! The office and patient care area were clean!!
June 20, 2024
Everyone was friendly, clear, and kind.
June 13, 2024
PIH is a first rate health provider and I trust myself and family with them. Location is key and all staff has been great.
June 13, 2024
He is an excellent doctor.
June 12, 2024
Just give it a translator in Spanish and everything is fine ladies
June 12, 2024
Very clean office. Professional staff. Attentive doctor.
June 11, 2024
I just want to thank you all. Thank you.
May 29, 2024
All the staff were courteous and attentive. I felt very welcomed at this practice!
May 24, 2024
I think everything was fine. The only thing is that I never met the doctor because when I went to the clinic, it seems he didn't see me, and on the day of the exams, I didn't meet him either. That's just my comment. Thank you.
May 22, 2024
Dr Alexander Kim treated me so comfortable and reliable. Best service!!
May 21, 2024
The visit was very good. They took very good care of me and the staff was very respectful. I am satisfied with the service they provided. Thank you very much.
May 09, 2024
ALL POSITIVE, I AM SO HAPPY THAT PIH HAS HIRED THIS ABSOLUTELY GREAT DOCTOR.
May 02, 2024
Clean & professional office
April 22, 2024
My experience with PIH thus far has been excellent!! The physicians I have seen have been professional, competent, friendly, efficient, and trustworthy. The facility is clean and appears to follow all safety, and health protocols. I was admitted to the Good Samaritan Hospital for a colonoscopy and endoscopy performed by Dr. Alexander H. Kim, DO, Dr. (name removed), and excellent staff. From the time I arrived at the Hospital to the time I left the hospital, I was treated like a VIP :) by ALL staff! The Physicians and nurses were very thorough in asking questions and listening to my answers as well as reassuring me along the way. I honestly cannot say enough great things about these amazing professionals. Anyone who chooses this hospital, group, and professionals will be taken care of as if they were a family member. I gave Good Samaritan Hospital, the Physicians, Nurses, and staff 5 The Hospital and Staff live up to the name "Good Samaritan"
April 16, 2024
I had to show up twice. The first time, Dr. Kim was tied up with a procedure for another patient. So I had to reschedule. The second time was fine.
April 09, 2024
I just really wanted to thank the doctor. He made me feel heard. He understood my predicament. He answered all of my questions and even laughed at a few of my jokes. So it was a really, really great experience. I would definitely recommend him as well as the office. The office staff was phenomenal. All of the ladies were just really professional, really nice, down to earth. I had (name removed) specifically and she just was really, really great. She listened to me. She understood my perspective of my health and she helped to make the appointment go a lot faster because she was able to get the information, pass it on to the doctor in a timely manner. So when he came in, he pretty much already had the foundation of where I was, but he asked a few more specific questions. I really liked how they worked together as a team because it made the experience
March 28, 2024
Dr. Kim and his staff are great. His nurse especially kind as well as the reception desk.
March 19, 2024
Well, I liked everything, everything that the doctor did, and also the assistants and everything, everything, everything was perfect, I loved it because I would recommend him to anyone, not just me, with anyone who is my friends or to anyone else because he did an excellent job.
March 12, 2024
Give me my first call. During my visit and when leaving everyone was attentive, professional and polite. Thank you!
February 06, 2024
I was very pleased how clean the place was and definitely I needed a doctor's note and they emailed it to me the following day and that was fantastic. Everybody was very polite and courteous.
January 24, 2024
I liked how the (unreadable) secretary treated me. She was very kind and very sweet trying to speak Spanish and English. However, the other secretary who was there on the 15th who seems to be like (words removed), two people who knew no English arrived and there's people who speak Spanish there, yet they would speak Spanish and they would answer in English. Even though the person spoke Spanish and could have answered in Spanish and help them, I had to be the one to help those people fill out some forms and answer questions made because they couldn't even bother to speak to them in Spanish even though they know Spanish. That's all.
December 18, 2023
I greatly appreciate the interest that the doctor has in my health.
December 06, 2023
I feel a little pressured to answer these questions because I don't know. I haven't spent enough time with Dr. (name removed) to really just say everything, but hopefully I was as positive as possible with the positivity that was given. I guess. I'm not sure, but we shall see. Thank you. Bye.
December 05, 2023
The service was great. The doctor was great. The staff was great. It's just that they are short staffed, so I'm not going to get my procedure done in a timely manner.
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