Jaehyun Kim, M.D.

About Jaehyun Kim, M.D.

Dr. Jaehyun “Jae” Kim is skilled in all areas of gastroenterology and hepatology with a special interest in colon cancer screening as well as in the evaluation and management of GERD and inflammatory bowel disease including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

As a son of a US naval officer, Dr. Kim grew up in many parts of the world including South Korea, Japan, and south Texas. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors from Baylor University. Dr. Kim attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center for his medical school and internal medicine residency and the University of California Irvine for his gastroenterology fellowship. He served as Chief Fellow during his final year of his fellowship.

Dr. Kim chose gastroenterology as his specialty as he enjoys both the clinical and the procedural aspects of his field. As a gastroenterologist, Dr. Kim takes special pride in colon cancer screening and polyp surveillance with colonoscopies as well as forming long-lasting personal relationships with his patients.

When Dr. Kim is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and his son. He also enjoys reading and traveling and is a self-proclaimed foodie.

Board Certified: Gastroenterology

Education

• Medical Degree: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 2017
• Medical Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 2020
• Medical Fellowship: University of California Irvine, Orange, California 2023

Awards & Recognitions

• University Scholars Program - Baylor University
• Summa Cum Laude - Baylor University
• Dean's List - Baylor University
• Winner, American Liver Foundation's Academic Debate
• Chief Fellow, University of California Irvine