Joseph Kim
Wilkes Barre,Pennsylvania
Summary
Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical License
Board Qualified in Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle (RRA) Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (Current)
Arthroscopy of Foot and Ankle Certificate (2023)
DPM NA Course-Basic Principles of Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery Certificate (2023)
Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Fundamentals Certificate (2023)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate (2023)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certificate (2023)
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Attending Podiatry Physician
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Provide elective and emergent podiatric surgical and conservative treatment of forefoot, hindfoot and ankle deformity and trauma
Resident Physician, Podiatry (Full-Time)
Geisinger Community Medical Center
07.2021 - 06.2024
• Chief resident of education for 13-resident Podiatric surgery program.
• Organized and led weekly didactic meetings and surgical training labs with involvement of regional Podiatrists and equipment manufacturer representatives.
• Excellent patient satisfaction reviews with efficient clinical practices.
• Surgical training emphasis on rearfoot reconstructive surgery, Charcot reconstructive surgery, trauma, elective forefoot surgery, and wound care.
Nutrition Care Specialist (Part-Time)
Army
02.2014 - 12.2021
- Reservist (E-4/Specialist) as Nutrition Care Specialist (68M) and Culinary Specialist (92G) in 349th Combat Support Hospital
- Perform basic dietetic function and provide nutritional treatment with basic counseling to patient and soldiers.
Emergency Medical Technician (Part-Time)
Lynch Ambulance
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Respond to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured patient and to transport the patient to a medical facility
Education
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) -
Western University of College of Podiatric Medicine
Pomona, CA05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Cell Biology and Physiology
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, California12.2016
Skills
In-clinic minor procedures ( nail avulsion, matrixectomies, biopsy, excision of lesion)
Soft tissue / Nerve / Tendon surgery ( neuroma, plantar fasciitis, multiple tendon transfer, repair, and lengthening)
Forefoot elective surgery ( digital deformity, bunion, hallux limitus/rigidus, metatarsal pathology correction)
Rearfoot elective surgery ( pes planus and pes cavus reconstruction )
Ankle elective surgery ( cartilage reconstruction, ankle fusion, and ligament repair)
Trauma Care ( forefoot and midfoot fracture, calcaneus, talus and ankle fracture, and external fixation)
Office local wound care and surgical wound debridement and application of skin substitute
Ultrasound-guided diagnostic exam and diagnostic and therapeutic injection
Accomplishments
Case Report: "The Outcome of Staged Bilateral Subtalar Arthroereisis of Symptomatic Pediatric Flexible Pes Planovalgus" (2023)
Case Report: "The Outcome of Staged Bilateral Subtalar Arthroereisis of Symptomatic Pediatric Flexible Pes Planovalgus" (2022)
Award of Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM)
For exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity while serving as a member of United States Army Reserve (USAR)
Letter of Commendation: Medical Corps United States Navy
For superior performance and accomplishment as a Nutrition Care Specialist and highest caliber of professionalism and service
187th Medical Battalion Medal recipient
For meritorious achievement and exemplary performance of duty with outstanding academic record
United States Army Medical Specialist Corps Medal recipient
For maintaining positive attitude and serving as peer instructor with fellow soldiers
Distinguished Honor Graduate of Nutrition Care Specialist
For achieving highest GPA for class of Nutrition Care Specialist Course in Fort Sam Houston.
The Army Achievement Medal recipient
For meritorious achievement as the distinguished Honor Graduate
Timeline
Attending Podiatry Physician
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Resident Physician, Podiatry (Full-Time)
Geisinger Community Medical Center
07.2021 - 06.2024
Emergency Medical Technician (Part-Time)
Lynch Ambulance
05.2015 - 05.2016
Nutrition Care Specialist (Part-Time)
Army
02.2014 - 12.2021
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) -
Western University of College of Podiatric Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Cell Biology and Physiology
California State University Long Beach
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