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Hyo H. Kim, MD, a Physiatrist with Quantum Physical Medicine Institute

 June 30, 2020  Karen Johnson Edit

Get to know Physiatrist Dr. Hyo H. Kim, who serves patients in Ohio.

Recognized as a board-certified physiatrist, Dr. Kim has over 25 years of experience in his field. He and his team of medical experts are dedicated to providing quality medical care and services at the Quantum Physical Medicine Institute with offices in Beachwood and Warren, Ohio.

The Quantum Physical Medicine Institute specializes in the diagnoses, management, and treatment of: personal injuries, including automobile accidents; industrial accidents, including workers’ compensation; sports and orthopedic injuries; acute whiplash and chronic back, neck, and joint pain; physical therapy and medical treatment​.

Back in 1982, Dr. Kim obtained his medical degree from the Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, Korea. Upon relocating to the United States, he served an internship at Detroit-Macomb Hospital in 1982, a residency at MetroHealth Medical Center in 1985, and an additional residency at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1988.

A member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the doctor is board-certified in physical medicine & rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR). The mission of the ABPMR is to serve the public by improving the quality of patient care in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This is accomplished through a process of certification and maintenance of certification that fosters excellence and encourages continuous learning.

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also known as physiatry and physiatrics, is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities. Physiatrists treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. 

Throughout his line of work, Dr. Kim has been the recipient of several awards and honors, including On-Time Doctor Award (2015, 2017) and Patients’ Choice Award (2014, 2017).

In addition to English, he speaks Korean.

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