Denise Sujin Kim, MD
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Denise S. Kim, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology with a specialty practice in orbital and ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Kim completed her medical training at the University of Michigan Medical School followed by ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center. She then completed an intensive two-year fellowship in adult and pediatric Oculoplastics, Orbital, and Cosmetic Surgery at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Kim specializes in the evaluation and treatment of adult and pediatric patients with eyelid and orbital disorders, including surgery for ptosis and dermatochalasis (drooping lids), ectropion/entropion/epiblepharon (malposition of eyelid), and lacrimal (tear drain) disorders; Mohs reconstruction for periorbital skin cancer; repair of eyelid and orbital trauma; Botox injections for blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm; surgical treatment and medical therapy with Tepezza for thyroid eye disease; and optic nerve sheath fenestration for idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
Dr. Kim has clinic office hours and performs surgery at both the Kellogg Eye Center in Ann Arbor and the Brighton Center for Specialty Care. She also provides oculoplastics specialty care for veterans at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center.
Areas of Practice
Subspecialty: Oculoplastics Evaluation and treatment of adult and pediatric patients with eyelid and orbital disorders, including surgery for ptosis and dermatochalasis (drooping lids), ectropion/entropion/epiblepharon (malposition of eyelid), and lacrimal (tear drain) disorders; Mohs reconstruction for periorbital skin cancer; repair of eyelid and orbital trauma; Botox injections for blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm; surgical treatment and medical therapy with Tepezza for thyroid eye disease; and optic nerve sheath fenestration for idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
Expertise
Locations
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Oculoplastic Surgery Clinic | Kellogg Eye Center 1000 Wall St
Elevator B Floor 3
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-1912Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
Education & Training
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Patient Ratings
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Patient Comments
January 21, 2026 - "My interactions with Dr. Kim were excellent. She is caring and thoughtful and shared with me the options that are available to deal with the problem I have."
January 16, 2026 - "Dr. Kim very knowledgeable and good explaining procedures"
January 14, 2026 - "I felt comfortable with Dr. Kim [...]"
January 9, 2026 - "This was my final visit with Dr. Kim. The results of [...] are dramatic [...]. That has all been fixed now and I couldn't be happier with the outcome."
November 24, 2025 - "Dr. Kim was amazing! She made eye contact with me and was receptive to my concerns. She gave me thorough explanations about the procedure I need and offered choices where possible. I feel completely confident she will provide the best care!"
November 18, 2025 - "Dr Kim conducted a thorough evaluation and concluded I did not have [...]. She listened well and provided thoughtful options for me to consider."
November 7, 2025 - "Dr. Kim always talks with me about my condition and trys to find the best path forward to address my Issue."
October 31, 2025 - "Dr Kim went above and beyond to explain to me about the upcoming procedure and what I could expect. I felt seen and listen to."
October 16, 2025 - "Dr. Kim's professionalism and ability to convey complex eye problems to patient excellent."
October 7, 2025 - "Dr. Kim explained absolutely everything to me and I had very few questions once she did. I am so relieved and thankful for such a caring, supportive, knowledgeable, and experienced doctor [...]"
