NavMDs
Dr. John Y.S. Kim, MD, FACS - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois

Dr. John Y.S. Kim, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Hand Surgery
Chicago, Illinois
NPI: 1932130135· License: 036111169 (IL) verify
Graduated 1997(~29 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2025): $942 across 10 payments (what this means)
4.85(117 ratings)

✓ Free consultation

About

Dr. John Y.S. Kim, MD, FACS, is a highly-rated, board-certified plastic surgeon based in Chicago, Illinois. Affiliated with Northwestern Medicine and Prentice Women's Hospital, he specializes in aesthetic surgery of the breast, body, and face, as well as cancer reconstruction. Dr. Kim is a Professor of Surgery at Northwestern University and boasts an impressive background, including education at Harvard and Stanford. With over 12,000 surgeries performed, he's known for his natural and elegant results. For those seeking a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon in the Chicago area, Dr. Kim is a popular choice.

Connect with Dr. John Y.S. Kim on Social Media

Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

Services offered by this practice

Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. John Y.S. Kim, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Breast Augmentation

$9,875

Average of 2 patient reports · 2023

Above typicalTypical in Chicago: $6,625–$9,500 (median $8,000, 20 reports) compare ↗

Help us keep this data current and accurate. If you've had a procedure with Dr. John Y.S. Kim, please take a moment to contribute your cost information.

Patient Experience

Dr. John Y.S. Kim Review Summary

4.82
Dr. Kim has exceptional ratings across multiple platforms, averaging 4.8 out of 5 stars. Patients consistently praise his skill, professionalism, and attentive care, leading to high satisfaction with their results.

Ratings from Other Platforms

yelp.com

4.6 out of 5

Based on 64 reviews

View on yelp.com

realself.com

4.9 out of 5

Based on 110 reviews

View on realself.com

Google Reviews

4.9 out of 5

Based on 178 reviews

View on Google Reviews
Dr. John Y.S. Kim, MD, FACS - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois

Northwestern Plastic Surgery

259 E Erie St Floor 20, Suite 2060, Chicago, Illinois

(312) 695-6022

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$942

Payments

10

Compared to peers

Modest

Dr. John Y.S. Kim received $942 across 10 payments in 2025. That is higher than about 57% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was ConvaTec Inc..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

Please contact Dr. John Y.S. Kim's office directly for information about accepted insurance plans.

Phone: (312) 695-6022

Help us improve this profile

Do you know which insurance plans Dr. John Y.S. Kim accepts? Share this information to help other patients.

Location & Contact Information

Northwestern Plastic Surgery

259 E Erie St Floor 20, Suite 2060

Chicago, Illinois 60611

Office Information

Phone: (312) 695-6022

Where does Dr. John Y.S. Kim practice?

Doctor's Office

Northwestern Plastic Surgery (Primary)

259 E Erie St Floor 20, Suite 2060, Chicago, Illinois 60611

(110 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Northwestern Medicine and Prentice Women's Hospital

Help improve our data. Confirm if Dr. John Y.S. Kim is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine and Prentice Women's Hospital.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Prentice Women's Hospital

Help improve our data. Confirm if Dr. John Y.S. Kim is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Prentice Women's Hospital.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Help improve our data. Confirm if Dr. John Y.S. Kim is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Education & Experience

Education

Harvard University
Stanford

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Facs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. John Y.S. Kim online?
This information is not available based on the provided text. Check the doctor's website or contact their office to determine online booking availability.
Does Dr. John Y.S. Kim offer telehealth?
This information is not available based on the provided text. Check the doctor's website or contact their office to determine telehealth availability.
What do patients have to say about Dr. John Y.S. Kim?
Patients rave about Dr. Kim's exceptional results, exceeding expectations. They describe their enhancements as natural and elegant, with smooth recoveries. Patients appreciate his attentive listening, thorough explanations, and the overall professionalism of his practice. Many consider him the best in the Chicagoland area, highlighting the trust they place in his expertise.
What areas of care does Dr. John Y.S. Kim cater to?
Dr. Kim specializes in aesthetic surgery of the breast, body, and face. He also performs cancer reconstruction. His breast procedures include augmentation, lifts, and revisions. He also offers procedures like lip fillers and liposuction.