About Dr Kim
Dr Peter Kim graduated from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor of Science (Medicine), Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours). He completed his ophthalmology training at the Sydney Eye Hospital (SEH).
Dr Kim was a Staff Specialist in the Cornea Unit at the SEH for over 10 years where he taught registrars and fellows in the art of cataract and corneal surgery. Dr Kim is now a Visiting Medical Officer in Ophthalmology for the Hunter New England Health Service.
Dr Kim has published over 50 scientific articles in international medical journals, as well as book chapters in his areas of expertise. He has presented at numerous Australian and international scientific meetings.
His interests include the latest innovations in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation (DMEK/DALK), keratoconus management (collagen cross-linking, intrastromal corneal implants), refractive surgery, strabismus and pterygium surgery. Dr Kim also speaks Korean.
Dr Kim is committed to providing the highest quality eye care for his patients by using the most up-to-date technologies and techniques.
Background
Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgeon
- Private Practice
July 2011 – Present - Public appointment Visiting Medical Officer (Ophthalmology)
Hunter New England Health Service
February 2022 - Present
Meticulous with patient outcomes, I provide a balanced approach and strive for best patient visual outcomes. When dealing with clinical conditions, I explain these to patients in a language they can understand.
Staff Specialist Cornea & Cataract Surgeon
July 2011 – December 2021
This is a public appointment and my role here as a Consultant Surgeon is to supervise the junior Registrars and Fellows at the Sydney Eye Hospital. I actively teach Cornea and Cataract Surgery and mentor the next generation of surgeons.
Cornea, External Diseases & Refractive Fellowship
Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
July 2010 – June 2011
I undertook Fellowship training in Cornea and Refractive Surgery with world-renowned Cornea and Refractive Surgeons: Associate Professor David Rootman and Associate Professor Allan Slomovic
Corneal Fellowship
Sydney Eye Hospital, Australia
January 2009 – June 2009
Supervisors – Dr Alfred Wechsler, Prof Gerard Sutton, Dr John Males, Dr Yves Kerdraon, Dr Stephanie Watson, Dr Lyon Robinson, Dr Anthony Maloof.
Opthalmology Registrar
Sydney Eye Hospital, Australia
2005-2009
Clinical Ophthalmology Training Year 1 – 4
Medical Registrar
Dalcross Private Hospital, Sydney, Australia
Jan 2004 – Jan 2005
General Medicine Training at Liverpool, Campbelltown & Sutherland Hospitals, Sydney, Australia
Registrar
Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, Australia
Jan 2003 – Jan 2004
Neurosurgery, Vascular Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Ophthalmic Surgery
Neurology Registrar
Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, Australia
Jan 2002 – Jan 2003
Resident Medical Officer
Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, Australia
Jan 2001 – Jan 2002
Professional Memberships
Medical Board of Australia (General)
MED0001186100
American Academy of Ophthalmology
International Member 2011 – Present
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Member 2010 – Present
Royal Australian and new Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO)
Fellow 2010 – Present
Korean Australian Medical Society
Member 2012 – Present
Honours and Awards
2010
KIM P, KCRai S, Aroichane M, Gardner JA, Lyons CJ. Ocular and systemic associations of against the rule astigmatism in childhood. British Columbia Children’s Hospital, Vancouver, Canada.
*Best presentation at the 2010 Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Research Day
*2nd Place, Paediatric Ophthalmology ‘Free Papers’ at the COS Annual Meeting 2010
2001
Outstanding Intern’s Award, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney Australia
1999
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists Medal
Eye Diseases in Indigenous Communities
