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Dr. Wook James Kim MD, Psychiatrist
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Dr. Wook James Kim MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

1301 Penn Ave Suite 408 Des Moines IA, 50316

About

Dr. Wook Kim is a psychiatrist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Kim is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Kim diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Kim may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Kim treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1992

Texas A&M University, TX 1992

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 25 years of experience

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Psychosis
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Schizophrenia

Dr. Wook James Kim MD's Practice location

Practice At 1301 Penn Ave Suite 408

1301 Penn Ave Suite 408 -
Des Moines, IA 50316
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New patients: 515-263-5000
Fax: 515-263-5001

Iowa Health Physicians

1301 Penn Ave Ste 408 -
Des Moines, IA 50316
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New patients: 515-263-5000

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IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITALl

700 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE DES MOINES IA 50316

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MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINESl

1111 6TH AVE DES MOINES IA 50314

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IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl

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