Overview
Young Kim, MD, FACS is an assistant professor of surgery at the Duke University School of Medicine and a faculty member in the Division of Vascular Surgery. As a dual–board certified surgeon, he is committed to improving patient outcomes through the use of open surgical and advanced endovascular techniques to treat a broad spectrum of vascular diseases; including aortic, cerebrovascular, mesenteric, and peripheral arterial diseases. His research centers on advancing therapies for vascular disease, quality improvement across vascular surgical and postoperative care, and promoting excellence in surgical education.
Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor of Surgery
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2026 - Present
Surgery, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery,
Surgery
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Recent Scholarly Works
Amputation Surgery as a Core Educational Component in Vascular Training: National Trends Among Residents and Fellows
Journal article Journal of Vascular Surgery · July 2026 Full text CiteImpact of Black Race on Severity of Surgical Site Infections After Lower Extremity Bypass
Journal article Journal of Vascular Surgery · July 2026 Full text CiteStaged vs Primary Amputation for Severe Foot Infection: What Is the Optimal Surgical Approach?
Journal article Journal of Vascular Surgery · July 2026 Full text CiteEducation
University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine ·
2013
M.D.
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor ·
2009
M.S.
Michigan State University ·
2006
B.S.