David Kim, M.D. M.S. is a board-certified fellowship-trained cosmetic dermatologist in New York City. Dr. Kim received his Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from Stanford University and completed dermatology residency at the University of Southern California, where he served as a chief resident. He completed the ASDS Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship at Union Square Laser Dermatology in NYC. Dr. Kim is an expert in cosmetic dermatology and specializes in injectables, lasers, energy-based devices, and body contouring. Dr. Kim’s aesthetic is to enhance and restore his patient’s appearance without changing the way they look. He evaluates every patient carefully to tailor treatments to each patient’s specific needs. Over the course of his career, he has also worked for numerous luxury brands including CELINE, Alexander McQueen, Rick Owens, Haider Ackermann, and Jason Wu in Paris and NYC. Through these experiences, he has developed a keen eye for proportions, and has developed and perfected techniques of his own to help patients enhance their best features. Prior to his medical training, Dr. Kim had extensive experience in public health. He worked at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and received a Master’s degree from Columbia University focusing on issues related to HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, and Child Malnutrition. Dr. Kim received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Duke University, during which he was a Howard Hughes Research Fellow both at Duke University and the Harvard Stem Cell Institute. Dr. Kim has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery, British Journal of Dermatology, and Pediatric Dermatology. He has also presented at numerous conferences, including the ASDS Annual Meeting and International Master Course on Aging Science (IMCAS). Credentials Stanford University School of Medicine- M.D Columbia University- Master of Science Duke University- Bachelor of Science American Academy of Dermatology American Society for Dermatologic Surgery American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Women’s Dermatologic Society The Dermatologic Society of Greater New York