Dr. Benjamin Kim
An Outstanding Educational Background
Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, B.S., summa cum laude
Major: Molecular Biology, Minor: Music Performance (Piano)
Medical School: Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, M.D.
Internship: Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, Massachusetts (Internal Medicine)
Ophthalmology Residency: Harvard Residency Program in Ophthalmology/Mass. Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, Massachusetts
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University/Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, Maryland
Honored by His Colleagues
Board Certified: American Board of Ophthalmology
Heed Fellowship Award
Phi Beta Kappa
Professional Memberships
Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology (ARVO)
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Alumni Association
Teaching and Training New Doctors
Instructor in Ophthalmology and served as an Assistant Chief of Service (Chief Resident), Johns Hopkins University/Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, Maryland (July 2009-June 2010).
Recognized Expert in New Therapies for Retinal and Macular Diseases
Dr. Kim has published on a variety of subjects ranging from diabetic retinal disease to genetics. He has published seven papers and three book chapters. Dr. Kim has a strong interest in studying new therapies through clinical trials.
Active Member in the Community
Dr. Kim and his wife, Young-Ah, reside in Lakeland, Florida.






