Suezie Kim, MD, FAAOS
Medical School
University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington, VT
Board Certified
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
M.D. License
Arizona, California, New York
Language
English, Korean
Dr. Kim is a board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with experience in basic and complex sports medicine, trauma, and general orthopaedic surgery. She has a special interest in treating athletic injuries and arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee, and shoulder.
Specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery - General Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Hip/Knee/Shoulder Arthroscopy
Residency – Orthopaedic Surgery - Hospital for Joint Disease, New York, NY
Affiliations – American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Fellow)
Arthroscopy Association of North America (Member)
American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine (Member)
TELEHEALTH
We are now offering telehealth visits to aid in the comprehensive care for TOI patients. These visits can be scheduled through the Medical Assistant or by using the Appointment Scheduling link.
Patient Forms
Please download the corresponding document(s) for your procedure/area of concern.
Ankle
Discharge Instructions:
– Postoperative Instructions: Ankle/Foot
Post Operation/Rehabilitation Protocols:
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Achilles Tendon Repair
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Ankle Fracture
Hip
Discharge Instructions:
– Postoperative Instructions: Hip Arthroscopy
– Postoperative Instructions: Hip Procedure
– Postoperative Instructions: Total Hip Replacement
Post Operation/Rehabilitation Protocols:
-Rehabilitation Protocol: Hip Endoscopy Ischiofemoral Decompression
-Rehabilitation Protocol: Hip Gluteus Medius Repair
-Rehabilitation Protocol: Hip Hamstring Tendon Repair
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Hip Arthroscopy Iliopsoas Release
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Hip Arthroscopy Labral Repair
Elbow
Discharge Instructions:
– Postoperative Instructions: Elbow Surgery
Post Operation/Rehabilitation Protocols:
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Distal Biceps Repair
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Elbow Lateral Epicondylitis
Knee
Discharge Instructions:
– Postoperative Instructions: Knee Open Procedure
– Postoperative Instructions: Knee Arthoscopy
– Postoperative instructions: Total Knee Replacement
Post Operation/Rehabilitation Protocols:
– Rehabilitation Protocol: ACL Reconstruction With Allograft
– Rehabilitation Protocol: ACL Reconstruction With Patellar Tendon Bone (BTB) Autograft
– Rehabilitation Protocol: ACL reconstruction with Hamstring Tendon Autograft
– Rehabilitation Protocol: ACL Reconstruction and MCL Reconstruction
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Arthroscopic Knee Meniscus Repair
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Arthroscopic Knee Meniscus Root Repair
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Arthroscopic Knee Menisectomy/Chondral Debridement
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Arthroscopic Knee Microfracture of the Femoral Condyle
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Arthroscopic Knee Microfracture of the Patella/Trochlea
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia & Lysis of Adhesions
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Knee Osteochondral Autograft Transplant (OATS)
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Arthoscopic Knee Osteochondritis Dissecans Fixaton
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Patella Open Reduction Internal Fixation
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Proximal or Distal Patella Realignment +/- MPFL Reconstruction
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Patellar Tendon Repair
– Rehabilitation Protocol: PCL Reconstruction
– Rehabilitation Protocol: PCL/MCL Repair/Reconstruction
Hand/Wrist
Discharge Instructions:
– Postoperative Instructions: Hand/Wrist Surgery (Soft Dressing)
– Postoperative Instructions: Hand/Wrist Surgery (Splint)
Post Operation/Rehabilitation Protocols:
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Wrist, Distal Radius ORIF
Shoulder
Discharge Instructions:
– Postoperative Instructions: Shoulder Arthroscopy
– Postoperative Instructions: Open Shoulder Surgery
Post Operation/Rehabilitation Protocols:
– Rehabilitation Protocol: AC Joint Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Arthroscopic Anterior Shoulder Stabilization (Bankart Repair)
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Shoulder Biceps Tenodesis
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Anterior Shoulder Stabilization – Coracoid Transfer (Latarjet Procedure)
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Arthroscopic Shoulder Release for Adhesive Capsulitis or Contracture
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Pectoralis Major Repair
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Arthroscopic Shoulder Posterior Stabilization
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Proximal Humerus Open Reduction Internal Fixation
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff + Subscapularis Repair
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Arthroscopic Shoulder Subcromial Decompression & Distal Clavicle Excision
– Rehabilitation Protocol: Arthroscopic Shoulder Slap Repair
I needed many forms and x-ray reports for my home health care and Dr. Kim was very good about seeing it to the end and helping me out. Thank you for all your help and care!
C. A. W. - Tucson