Youjeong Kim MD

Youjeong Kim, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon with a clinical focus in spine surgery. She cares for patients with a wide range of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions, emphasizing evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each individual’s goals, function, and quality of life. Dr. Kim practices in San Francisco as an orthopaedic spine surgeon with Golden Gate Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Kim earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston (UTHealth McGovern Medical School). She completed surgical internship training followed by an orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of California, San Francisco. She then pursued advanced fellowship training in spine surgery at The Emory Spine Center. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Kim is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center and the San Francisco VA Medical Center. She has also been involved in professional and alumni programming connected to UCSF Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Kim holds a Qualified Medical Evaluator designation and is licensed to practice in California and Texas.