Clinical Spotlight: Bo-Kyu Kim, MD
Behind the Scalpel: Discovering the Life of Dr. Bo-Kyu Kim
What is your clinical specialty? General Surgery
Where did you go to school? Indiana University School of Medicine
What brought you to Premier Health? A good surgery group
Why did you choose medicine as a career? I was fascinated by surgery during college, which led me to choose this path.
Who are the people who influenced and/or mentored you? My parents and boss at the NIH cancer research lab.
What is one thing most people don’t know about you? People don’t know that I am 40 years old.
Where is your hometown? West Lafayette, Indiana
What, if any, sports team(s) do you cheer for? If I had to choose, the Indy Colts.
What is the last book you read? Children’s bedtime stories
What is your favorite song in your playlist? K-pop 90s
What is your favorite food? I love food. I have no preference.
What is your favorite hobby? Travelling with my kids and family. I also like trying out good food and cooking.
What is your favorite animal, and why? The humpback whale because it is a noble and beautiful creature in the ocean. Fascinating!
Where is your favorite vacation spot, and why? South Korea. So many places to eat.
Describe something (a thing, person, place, experience, etc.) for which you are especially thankful: My family for supporting me through every step of my journey. God for allowing me all these blessings.
Pick a side
iPhone or Android? Android
Early bird or night owl? Early Bird
Beach bum or mountain hiker? Beach bum
Dress shoes or tennis shoes? Tennis shoes
Paperback or e-reader? E-reader
Coffee or tea? Coffee
Cooking or baking? Cooking
Sweet or salty? Sweet
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