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Dr. Jean Ok Kim M.D.
Infectious Disease Specialist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Infectious Diseases
1775 Dempster St 2nd Floor, South Bld Park Ridge IL, 60068About
Dr. Jean Kim is a pediatric infectious disease specialist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Kim specializes in recurring or persistent diseases caused by bacteria, parasites or fungus in infants, children and adolescents. Pediatric infectious disease specialists also provide consultation to other health care professionals dealing with complex cases.
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Infection control issues for the pediatric office.
- Multidrug-resistant organisms in general pediatrics.
- Candida dubliniensis infections in a pediatric population: retrospective identification from clinical laboratory isolates of Candida albicans.
- Cat scratch disease presenting as orbital abscess and osteomyelitis.
Dr. Jean Ok Kim M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 200 Hawkins Dr
200 Hawkins Dr -Iowa City, IA 52242Get Direction
PARK RIDGE, IL 60068Get Direction
Practice At 3333 Green Bay Rd
3333 Green Bay Rd -North Chicago, IL 60064Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Elaine Allison Rosenfeld M.D.1675 Dempster St Park Ridge IL 60068
- Dr. Ronda J Oram M.D.1675 Dempster St Park Ridge IL 60068
- Dr. Vidya Krish Mony D.O.1775 Dempster St Park Ridge IL 60068
- Kathryn Weedon Other1675 Dempster St Park Ridge IL 60068
- Victoria Konold1675 Dempster St Park Ridge IL 60068
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