Stephen Kim, M.D.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Kim's philosophy of care is "providing the best individualized care for each patient. Success is not just measured by degrees of knee movement or walking distance, but by patient satisfaction and their ability to return to the activities they love."

Specialties
Expertise Overview

Dr. Kim provides expert care in hip and knee replacements and hip resurfacing with a focus on outpatient procedures. He specializes in rapid recovery techniques that allow most of his patients to return home the same day as surgery.

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Meet Dr. Stephen Kim

About

Dr. Kim is an orthopedic surgeon dedicated to serving the communities of Cobb County, Cherokee County, and surrounding areas in metro Atlanta. Dr. Kim particularly enjoys the mix of big city amenities and surrounding nature that the area offers. This environment contributes to his patient base, who maintain active lifestyles.


Dr. Kim has been with Resurgens Orthopaedics for over 15 years, building a practice focused on helping active individuals return to their favorite activities. He especially enjoys working with the many pickleball players, golfers, and tennis players in the area.


At Resurgens, Dr. Kim believes in patient-centered care with a focus on individualized treatment plans. He views each patient as unique, even when performing similar procedures. His dedicated staff prioritizes excellent customer service while ensuring patient safety and successful recovery. Dr. Kim and his team take pride in setting clear expectations and preparing patients thoroughly for surgery and recovery.

Outside of Work

Outside of practicing medicine, Dr. Kim is devoted to his family and enjoys watching his children participate in their activities. His daughter plays volleyball, while his son is developing an interest in mountain biking. When not hanging out with his family, Dr. Kim enjoys deep-sea fishing and following both professional and collegiate sports. He's a lifelong fan of the University of Michigan and Detroit sports teams, having grown up in Michigan before completing his medical training in New York.

A Trustworthy Orthopedic Doctor

brian

Google

Jul 18th, 2025

Professional and informative process!!

Carol

Google

Jul 16th, 2025

Excellent experience! I arrived at the office and was warmly greeted and very quickly checked in. Within 5 minutes I was in the exam room with the nurse. I was escorted across the hall for multiple knee X-rays and back in the exam room quickly and minutes later Dr. Kim came into the room. He reviewed my x-rays, answered numerous questions that I had and we discussed next steps and he prescribed one prescription and then I was in the reception area checking out. Dr. Kim was thorough and I didn’t feel rushed at all.

Anna

Google

Jul 15th, 2025

The office staff was lively and kind. Dr. Kim was to rough in his explanation of my diagnosis and the next steps in my treatment, and patiently answered all of my questions. I'm thankful that he's my doctor!

Anna

Google

Jul 15th, 2025

Dr. Kim was kind and thorough.

Kimberly

Google

Jul 15th, 2025

Friendly staff and knowledgeable team! Dr. Kim was able to give relief to my knees! Excellent service.

barbara

Google

Jul 14th, 2025

He was very patient with me and explained step by step what I need to do and not do

Mark

Google

Jul 12th, 2025

Excellent experience across the board. I highly recommend

Mark

Google

Jul 12th, 2025

Dr Kim was excellent. He explained hip replacement and the risks in terms I could understand. I highly recommend Dr Kim

Barbara

Google

Jul 10th, 2025

Resurgens team is very helpful and give excellent insight

Barbara

Google

Jul 9th, 2025

Dr Kim took time to explain the pro and cons of my condition. I appreciate his forthrightness and willingness in his comments to help me understand.

Experience in Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Kim's treatment philosophy centers on providing individualized care for each patient. While hip and knee replacements may seem routine, he approaches each case differently based on the patient's specific needs and lifestyle goals. By understanding what activities patients want to return to, Dr. Kim can tailor his approach to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Dr. Kim has been at the forefront of advancements in joint replacement surgery over the past decade. The most significant change has been the transition to outpatient procedures, with the majority of his patients now going home the same day as their surgery. This shift represents a dramatic improvement from the standard 2-3 night hospital stays that were common just ten years ago. This evolution in care delivery has been driven by enhanced surgical techniques, improved patient education and thorough pre-operative preparation.


Dr. Kim's expertise extends to hip resurfacing, an alternative to traditional total hip replacement that preserves more of the patient's natural bone. By preserving the femoral head and neck, hip resurfacing can allow for more natural hip mechanics and higher level of activity in appropriate candidates. Dr. Kim carefully evaluates each patient to determine whether traditional hip replacement or resurfacing would provide the optimal outcome based on their anatomy, age, activity level, and long-term goals.

Residency

  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx, New York

Medical Degree

  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Bronx, New York

Associations

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons
  • Georgia Orthopaedic Society
  • Cobb County Medical Society
  • Fellow of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar Kennestone Hospital

Major Accomplishments

  • Co-Chair Wellstar Kennestone Joint Center
  • Chief Fellow of Graduate Medical Education; Hospital for Special Surgery
  • Research Fellowship; Brigham and Women's Hospital

Areas of Expertise

Fellowship

  • Hospital for Special Surgery (Cornell University); Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement; New York, New York

Certifications

  • Board Certified; American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Staff Working With Stephen Kim

Butterbean's Comeback Story

After losing over 200 pounds, boxing legend Butterbean underwent a life-changing hip replacement surgery performed by Dr. Stephen Kim.

"I wanted to help Butterbean get better because it was clear to me from his pre-surgery transformation, that he was willing to put in the work to help himself. That made me want to do whatever I could to help him on his journey," said Dr. Kim.

Leading up to the surgery, Butterbean was barely able to walk and turned away by other doctors due to his weight. Then he committed to his health journey with DDP Yoga and lost the weight. That dedication was the reason that Dr. Kim wanted to take on Butterbean's case.

"Watching the transformation of patients who really put in the work in order to safely undergo surgery is my favorite part of this job," he said.

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