MIriam Y Kim Md's Online Review Report Card

I sent my MRI ahead of time so Dr. Kim could review BEFORE my appt. It was obvious that she had not reviewed it when I came in for my appt. I was in and out of her office in 5 minutes. She said there was nothing she could do for me. Was very unprofessional. I left the room and cried all the way home as I have delt with chronic severe pain for years. I have disc degeneration in my neck and lumbar. I personally would not recommend Dr. Kim.

My experience was wonderful.

Had an appointment to see Dr Kim and was told she wouldn't see me because I hadn't payed a $2.30 copay which I had no knowledge of. I apologized and had offered to pay the $2.30 over the phone with a debit credit card. The receptionist was very rude and refused to take my take payment. I'm actually very happy that had happened. I found a wonderful Neurosurgeon from a different group (Twin Cities Spine Center). I would think that my experience would be a good indicator of someones ethics.

Was asked to bring my MRI in before my appointment which I did driving from Prior Lake to Golden Valley. I was told she wanted them to review before my visit. It was obvious she had not reviewed when I arrived for my appointment over a week later. She then explained there was nothing she could do for me. Would have been nice if in fact she HAD reviewed and saved me the time to come see her.

In 2004 I woke and could not move. I was referred to Dr. Kim. My spinal cord was crushed. She rolled her chair over to me, put her hand on my leg and said ”If you sneeze or cough the wrong way, or hit a bump too hard you will be a quadriplegic.She operated immediately. She indeed had given me back to my family. It was a miracle. In 2008, I again blew a disk.I knew because of the skill and compassion Dr. Kim had that I would go to her again. I was back on my feet in a week, playing with my grand kids like nothing had ever happened. Another miracle. Oct 11,of this year,I again had a herniated disk. She again operated on me. I am sitting in my home writing this because of the skillful hands of Dr. Kim. They were courteous and compassionate beyond compare. This is a Dr. that not once, not twice, but three times saved me from a fate that could have been far worse. She gave me back to my family and there is no greater gift than that. Gaylene Bissonette and family :)

I'd read the poor review of Dr. Kim on this site, but she was the only neurosurgeon available so I kept an open mind. I'm so glad I did! At my first visit she walked into the room holding my MRI and the first words out of her mouth were "You're in a lot of pain!" I almost burst into tears on the spot - finally I had corroboration that it wasn't all in my head. Had surgery to fuse disks a week later, and I was able to drive the same day. No limitations on activity, and minimal pain. She visited me in the hospital and I felt that she cared about me. I'm recommending her to everyone who asks.

I had a bad experience with Kim Neurosurgery. I actually had to threaten malpractice to get her to see me after surgery, despite the fact that I was doing much worse. I suffered a significant deterioration and became disabled from extreme back pain in the same area my surgery was done. And now my spine is all hunched over like an old lady and she told me there is nothing she can do. The worst part is I asked her for a simple referral so I could go to Mayo and be evaluated there. She refused to give me this simple referral even though all it takes is a one phone call, and she doesn't even have to make it. All she has to do is direct her secretary to make the call. I don't think it's fair that anyone should have that much power to condem me to a life in bed. Maybe she's just trying to hide a botched operation? It's looks bad on the statistics after all. I wouldn't recommend anyone use Dr. Kim, or Kim Neurosurgery, for anything. She is heartless, cruel, and **** on power.