Samuel Kim, MD

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Samuel Kim, MD

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Dr. Samuel Kim is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with advanced training in aesthetic, reconstructive, and hand surgery. He is committed to delivering safe, personalized care through evidence-based techniques and an artistic, patient-centered approach. He joined New York Plastic Surgical Group in 2025.

Dr. Kim earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine after graduating from Cornell University with a degree in Human Biology, Health, and Society. He completed his residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he trained extensively in cosmetic surgery, microsurgery, craniofacial surgery, burn reconstruction, and complex wound care. He completed a prestigious Hand Surgery Fellowship at New York University, focusing on nerve repair, trauma reconstruction, and functional restoration of the upper extremity.

With a strong foundation in research and innovation, Dr. Kim has published over a dozen peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters on topics including fat grafting, melanoma treatment, vascular anomalies, and minimally invasive techniques. His work has been recognized at national conferences, and he continues to contribute to the advancement of plastic surgery through both clinical care and academic collaboration.

Dr. Kim believes that excellent surgical outcomes begin with careful listening and a clear understanding of each patient’s goals. Whether restoring form after injury or enhancing natural beauty, he combines technical precision with an empathetic, thoughtful approach.

In his free time, Dr. Kim enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, and bowling.

Education

2010-2014: University of Virginia School of Medicine; Charlottesville, VA: MD
2006-2009: Cornell University; Ithaca, NY: BS in Human Biology, Health, and Society

Training

2024-2025: Fellow: New York University Plastic Surgery Hand Surgery Fellowship, New York University; New York, NY
2018-2024: Resident: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Yale-New Haven Hospital Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; New Haven, CT
2015-2018: Research Fellow, Yale School of Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, New Haven, CT. Supervisor: Deepak Narayan, M.D.
2015: Resident: Diagnostic Radiology, Yale-New Haven Hospital Radiology and Biomedical Imaging; New Haven, CT
2014-2015: Resident: General Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine Department of Surgery; New York, NY
2010: Research Assistant: Cornell University Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics; Ithaca, NY. Supervisor: David B. Wilson, Ph.D.

Honors and Awards

2025: Third Place Poster Award, New York Society for Surgery of the Hand – Residents and Fellows Research Night. New York, NY
2024: The Deepak Narayan Outstanding Surgical Resident Award, Yale Surgical Society. New Haven, CT
2024: Yale School of Medicine Plastic Surgery Scholastic Award, Senior Resident. New Haven, CT
2023: Best Clinical Presentation, Yale Plastic Surgery 25th Annual Research Day. New Haven, CT
2021: Yale School of Medicine Plastic Surgery Scholastic Award, Junior Resident. New Haven, CT
2017: Second Place Abstract Presentation, New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons. Annual Residents Night. New York, NY
2016: First Place Award – Resident Paper Competition Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting. Farmington, CT
2009: Iscol Family Program for Leadership Development. Cornell University. Ithaca, NY

Professional Organizations & Affiliations

American Medical Association, Candidate Member
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Candidate Member
American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Candidate Member

Publications: Manuscripts

Kim S, Edelson RL, Sumpio B, Kwei S, Narayan D. A unique case of allogeneic fat grafting between brothers. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2016;4(9):e1032. (PMID: 27757347)
Duan L, Kim S, Watsky K, Narayan D. Systemic allergic reaction to red tattoo ink requiring excision. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2016;4(11):e1111. (PMID: 27975018)
Hoang D, Broer N, Sosa JA, Abitbol N, Yao X, Li F, Rivera-Molina F, Toomre D, Roman S, Sue G, Kim S, Li AY, Callender GG, Simpson C, Narayan D. Leptin is produced by parathyroid glands and stimulates PTH secretion. Ann Surg. 2017;266(6):1075-1083. (PMID: 27611607)
McGregor A, Pavri SN, Tsay C, Kim S, Narayan D. Use of indocyanine green for sentinel lymph node biopsy: case series and comparison of methods. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2018;5(11):e1566. (PMID: 29263967)
Chan BK, Turner PE, Kim S, Mojibian HR, Elefteriades JA, Narayan D. Phage treatment of an aortic graft infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Evol Med Public Health.2018;2018(1):60-66. (PMID: 29588855)
Pavri SN, Gary C, Martinez RS, Kim S, Han D, Ariyan S, Narayan D. Nonvisualization of sentinel lymph nodes by lymphoscintigraphy in primary cutaneous melanoma: incidence, risk factors, and a review of management options. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018;142(4):527e-534e. (PMID: 30020233)
McGregor A, Pavri SN, Kim S, Xu X, Narayan D. Eliminating the preoperative lymphoscintigraphy in extremity melanomas. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2018;6(3):e1681. (PMID 29707448)
Schultz BE, Spock CR, Tom LK, Kong Y, Canadas KT, Kim S, Waner M, O T, Antaya R, Narayan D. MicroRNA microarray profiling in infantile hemangiomas. Eplasty. 2019;19:e13. (PMID: 31068993)
McGregor A, Kim S, Norwich-Cavanaugh A, Sun AH, Abbate DS, Narayan D. Clinical value of single-photon emission computed tomography combined with computed tomography for sentinel lymph node identification in melanoma. Ann Plast Surg. 2019;82(4sSuppl 3):S192-S194. (PMID:30855387)
Tsay C, Kim S, Norwich-Cavanaugh A, Hsia HC, Narayan D. An algorithm for the management of residual head and neck melanoma in situ using topical imiquimod: a pilot study. Ann Plast Surg. 2019;82(4S Suppl 3):S199-S201. (PMID 30855388)
Norwich-Cavanaugh A, Kim S, Pane G, Saberski E, Hsia HC, Narayan D. Prelamination of vascularized tensor fascia lata for complex abdominal wall reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg. 2021;86 (3S Suppl 2):S332-S335. (PMID: 33443881)
Kammien AJ, Kim S, Mookerjee VG, Williams MC, Prsic A, Grauer JN, Colen DL. Wide- awake carpal tunnel release in the United States: trends in volume and reimbursement by operative setting. Plas Reconstr Surg. 20232024;154(1):143-149. (PMID: 37535704)
Kammien AJ, Rancu AL, Kim S, Parikh N, Grauer JN, Colen DL. A nationwide analysis of complications, reoperations, and cost of wide-awake flexor tendon repairs. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2025;155(2):301-307. (PMID 39026384)

Publications: Abstracts

Kim S, Lim YH, Antaya R, Choate KA, Narayan D. Mutational Profile of Benign VascularTumors – The Yale Experience. Connecticut Medicine. 2017;81:51.

Book Chapters

Kim S, Ariyan S, Narayan D. Surgical management – lentigo maligna and invasivemelanoma. In: Ariyan S, Kluger H, editors. The melanoma handbook. New York: Demos Medical; 2017. p. 73- 91.
Kim S, Narayan D. Head and neck melanoma: an overview. In: Lim S, editor. Scientific American Plastic Surgery. Decker Medicine. Kim S, Xu X, Clune J, Narayan D. Anatomic anomalies of the upper extremity. In: Kapadia S, Narayan D, Kodumudi G, Vadivelu N, editors. Surgical and perioperative management of patients with anatomic anomalies: evidence-based pocket atlas. Philadelphia: Springer; 2021. p. 375-418.
Xu X, Kim S, Clune J, Narayan D. Vascular anomalies of the upper and lower extremities. In: Kapadia S, Narayan D, Kodumudi G, Vadivelu N, editors. Surgical and perioperative management of patients with anatomic anomalies: evidence-based pocket atlas. Philadelphia: Springer; 2021. p. 437-466.
Kim S, Narayan D. Duodenal fossae. In: Kapadia S, Narayan D, Kodumudi G, Vadivelu N, editors. Surgical and perioperative management of patients with anatomic anomalies: evidence- based pocket atlas. Philadelphia: Springer; 2021. p. 343-348.
Gary C, Kim S, Narayan D. Pain management in body contouring. In: Narayan D, Kaye AD, Vadivelu N, editors. Pain management for general surgery. New York: Oxford University Press; 2019. p. 140-152.
Narayan D, Sawh-Martinez R, Kim S. Video chapter – sentinel lymph node dissection. In: Gastman BR, editor. Cutaneous malignancies: a surgical perspective. New York: Thieme Publishers.

Presentations

New England Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 57th Annual Meeting – June 10, 2016; Bretton Woods, NH.
1. Kim S, Edelson RL, Sumpio B, Kwei S, Narayan D. A unique case of allogeneic fat grafting between brothers.
2016 Annual and Scientific Meeting – Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Surgeons – October 28, 2016; Farmington, CT.
1. Kim S, Lim YH, Antaya R, Choate KA, Narayan D. Mutational profile of benign vascular tumors – the Yale experience.
2. Kim S, Sue GR, Buonocore S, Narayan D. Niche reconstruction of abdominal wall defects.
New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons 2017 Annual Residents Night – March 13, 2017; New York, NY.
1. Kim S, Lim YH, Antaya R, Choate KA, Narayan D. Mutational profile of benign vascular tumors – the Yale experience.
2. Kim S, McGregor A, Abbate D, Obando A, Narayan D. Clinical utility of SPECT for sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma. (Poster)
New England Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 58th Annual Meeting – June 2, 2017; North Falmouth, MA.
1. Kim S, Lim YH, Antaya R, Choate KA, Narayan D. Mutational profile of benign vascular tumors – the Yale experience.
2. Kim S, Pavri SN, Sumpio B, Kaldany A, Shah A, McGregor A, Levin F, Narayan D. Teaching an old dog new tricks: the composite extended paramedian forehead flap.
77th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand – October 1st, 2022; Boston, MD.
1. Kammien AJ, Mookerjee V, Kim S, Prsic A, Grauer JN, Colen DL. Office-based hand surgery in the United States: trends in volume, reimbursement and outcomes.
The American Association for Hand Surgery 2023 Annual Meeting – January 20th, 2023; Miami, FL.
1. Kammien AJ, Kim S, Mookerjee VG, Prsic A, Grauer JN, Colen DL. Carpal Tunnel Release Performed Under Local Anesthesia in the United States: Trends in Operative Setting and Reimbursement.

Research

Ohse Grant Program Innovator Award (March 2017 – February 2018) Yale School of Medicine Department of Surgery PI: Deepak Narayan, M.D. Project: Bacteriophage Therapy to Treat Staphylococcus Aureus Infections on Allografts
Student Research Assistant, University of Virginia Department of Interventional Radiology, Charlottesville, VA PI: John Fritz Angle, M.D. Projects: Inferior petrosal sinus sampling and accuracy of locating pituitary adenomas in Cushing’s disease in surgery; Color flow analysis in patients treated with yttrium-90 with digital subtraction angiography January 2013 – May 2014
Student Research Assistant, Cornell University Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Ithaca, NY PI: David B. Wilson, Ph.D. Project: Enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose and increasing efficiency of conversion of cellulose into soluble sugars and biofuels. January 2009 – December 2009
Student Research Assistant, Cornell University Department of Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology, Ithaca, NY PI: Mahasin Osman, Ph.D. Project: Scaffold proteins which regulate cell proliferation and how their dysregulation can lead to tumorigenesis. May 2008 – December 2008

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