Department or Service
Department of Surgery, General Surgery
Specialty
General Surgery
Primary Location
Texas Children's Hospital
Also sees patients at
Texas Children's Hospital West Campus
Contact Information
6701 Fannin
Suite 1210
Houston, TX 77030
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Phone: 832-822-3135
Eugene S. Kim, M.D.
Attending Surgeon, Pediatric Surgical Service - Texas Children's Hospital
Assistant Professor, Surgery and Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine
Medical School
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Doctor of Medicine, 1996
Residency
Columbia University Medical Center, General Surgery, 2003
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, General Surgery, 2003
Fellowship
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Pediatric Surgery, 2005
From Dr. Kim
Dr. Kim’s basic research focuses on the role of growth factors in angiogenesis relating to neuroblastoma. He uses an experimental model to study the effect of MDM2 antagonism on tumor angiogenesis in neuroblastoma. Dr. Kim’s research interests are complemented by a clinical focus on surgical oncology. In addition to a general surgery practice, Dr. Kim has specialized expertise in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and the surgical treatment of chest wall deformations.
Dr. Kim is certified by the American Board of Surgery in Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.
Professional Organizations *
- American College of Surgeons
Fellow - American Academy of Pediatrics, Surgical Section
Fellow - American Pediatric Surgery Association
Member - Children’s Oncology Group
Member - American Medical Association
Member
Selected Publications
Cheng PJ, Vu L, Cass DL, Hicks MJ, Brandt ML, Kim ES. Endoscopic specimen pouch technique for removal of giant fibroadenomas of the breast. Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2012; 47(4) 803-7.
Patterson DM, Shohet JM, Kim ES. Pre-clinical models of pediatric solid tumors (neuroblastoma) and their use in drug discovery. Current Protocols in Pharmacology 2011; (52) 14.17.1-14.
Mathur S, Vasudevan SA, Patterson DM, Hassan SF, Kim ES. Successful treatment of anastomotic leak after tracheoesophageal fistula repair with glycopyrrolate (Robinul). Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2011; 46(3) e29-e32.
Hassan SF, Mathur S, Magliaro TJ, Larimer EL, Ferrell LB, Vasudevan SA, Patterson DM, Louis CU, Russell HV, Nuchtern JG, Kim ES. Needle core vs open biopsy for diagnosis of intermediate- and high-risk neuroblastoma in children. Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2012 Jun;47(6):1261-6.
Lazar DA, Cass DL, Olutoye OO, Kim ES, Fernandes CJ, Welty SE, Lee TC. Venovenous cannulation using a single cannulation dual lumen catheter in neonates: a single center experience. Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2012; 47(2) 430-4.
* Texas Children's Hospital physicians' licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician's office and were not verified by Texas Children's Hospital.
