Dr. Chris Kim, DMD, MD
Meet Dr. Chris Kim
Atlanta, GA
Undergraduate Degree: University of Scranton
Dental School: Western University of Health Sciences
OMFS Training: Thomas Jefferson University & University of Texas Medical Branch
Biography
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Kim is a dual-degree oral and maxillofacial surgeon with Ivy League training and a deep commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. Born in South Korea and raised in Gwinnett County, he has proudly called Georgia home for over 20 years.
He graduated first in his class in Bioengineering at UC San Diego and earned his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania on a Dean’s Merit Scholarship. Dr. Kim completed his medical degree, general surgery internship, and oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Louisiana State University—one of the nation’s top programs—where he ranked in the top 1% nationally on the OMSITE exam and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
Board-certified in dental anesthesiology, Dr. Kim has authored scientific publications and co-wrote the Atlas of Operative Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Before returning to Georgia, he founded a successful oral surgery practice serving underserved communities in Louisiana and Texas.
Today, Dr. Kim is proud to serve patients in his hometown of Atlanta, offering a full scope of surgical services—including wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, and jaw surgery—with a focus on clinical excellence, safety, and personalized care.
Dr. Kim practices out of the Gainesville Office and the Sugarloaf Office.