Paul K Kim MD

Paul K. Kim, MD, is a neurosurgeon specializing in complex and reconstructive spine surgery. He focuses on adult spinal deformity and other complex spinal disorders, with expertise in minimally invasive techniques, artificial disc replacement, and motion-preservation approaches. Dr. Kim incorporates advanced technologies such as spinal navigation and robotics to support precision and optimize patient outcomes, with a strong interest in outcomes-driven spine care. Dr. Kim completed his medical degree at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He then completed internship and residency training at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, followed by fellowship training in Complex Spine Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Kim serves in key leadership roles, including Chief of the Department of Neurosurgery at Carolinas Medical Center (Atrium Health) and Executive Medical Director of SpineFirst. He also holds an academic leadership appointment as Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery for the Charlotte campus of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Advocate Health. Dr. Kim is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is a member of the North American Spine Society and the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Tumors.