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Peter Kim, MD

Peter Kim MD
  • Pediatric Neurosurgeon
  • Associate Medical Director of Neurosurgery

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St. Paul Campus

Hospital and Clinic
200 University Avenue East
St. Paul, MN 55101

Duluth Clinic

Lakewalk Center
1420 London Road, Suite 210
Duluth, MN 55805

St. Paul - Phalen Clinic

435 Phalen Boulevard
St. Paul, MN 55130
  • Medical School: 
    SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York

    Graduate Degree: 
    PhD in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut

    Residency: 
    Neurosurgery, SUNY Upstate Medical University 

    Fellowship: 
    Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children’s Hospital, Pittsburgh

  • Dr. Kim has published widely, with numerous peer-reviewed journal articles as well as several book chapters. He is co-editor of a book on infections of the central nervous system. He has presented his research on molecular mechanisms of tumor recurrence as well as outcomes assessment in neurosurgery at national meetings.

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