Dr. Peter S. Kim, MD

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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Peter S. Kim, who serves patients in New York, New York.

Dr. Kim is a practicing gastroenterologist who specializes in the digestive system and diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Gotham Gastroenterology, with locations in the Midtown East and Financial District neighborhoods of Manhattan, New York City, and Brooklyn Heights in Brooklyn, New York. 

WIth a diverse group of staff across three office locations in Manhattan and one in Brooklyn Heights, Gotham Gastroenterology offers comprehensive and highly specialized care in gastroenterology, hepatology, women’s gastrointestinal health, and nutritional services. They have expert skills in performing endoscopic procedures, which allow them to see the intestinal tract in great detail. This ensures optimal diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of digestive system diseases. 

Providing the highest quality medical care and services, Dr. Kim is an attending physician at NYU Langone Medical Center and Lenox Hill Hospital. He is also involved in the teaching of gastroenterology fellows as an Adjunct Instructor within the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

In good standing with a number of professional organizations, he is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, the Medical Society of the State of New York, and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.

Academically, Dr. Kim received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University. He then went on to earn his medical degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Medicine. 

Furthering his training, he completed his residency in internal medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital, where he was selected as chief medical resident. He also completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at the same educational venue. He was the recipient of the prestigious John O. Vieta Award and also received the Department of Medicine Award for Academic Excellence.

Utilizing a patient-centered approach, the doctor is board-certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.

In honor of his clinical expertise, Dr. Kim has been the recipient of a number of awards, including Patients’ Choice Award (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016), On-Time Doctor Award (2009, 2014, 2016), Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2012, 2013, 2014), and Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree (2013).

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