Todd S. Kim, MD

Meet Dr. Kim

Dr. Kim treats patients with a wide range of conditions focusing on shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle injuries. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with dual-fellowship training in both Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Foot and Ankle Surgery. He specializes in reconstructive procedures such as shoulder and ankle replacements as well as minimally-invasive arthroscopic techniques. He is sought out for expertise in complex and revision shoulder replacement and reconstruction, including reverse shoulder replacements. With his practice based in Burlingame adjacent to Peninsula Medical Center, he also has extensive experience in treating patients with complex fractures.

His interest in teaching has taken him around the world with organizations such as Health Volunteers Overseas. He has worked with and taught orthopedic surgeons in 10 countries on multiple continents during his career.

For years he has volunteered time to teach surgeons communication skills, the goal to improve trust and connection between patient and surgeon. He also has worked to improve patient safety in orthopedic surgery. As Chair of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Patient Safety Committee, he has led national initiatives in response to the opioid crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic

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What Makes You Different?

Although I treat many patients with similar orthopedic injuries, I believe that the best outcomes for patients result from individualized treatment plans. Not every injury is the same. And to be sure, every patient has his or her own goals. Whether your hope is to return to a high level of competitive sports or to be able to walk your dog without pain, forming the best treatment plan requires excellent communication and trust with your surgeon. I am committed to listening and working with you to find the best treatment approach for your injury and lifestyle. My goal is to provide you the highest quality of care by offering the most advanced yet scientifically sound surgical treatments available.

Personal Notes about Dr. Kim

Spending time with my family, most often outdoors. We love hiking, cycling, and trips to the beach.

What His Patients Say

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“Dr. Todd Kim is an exceptional orthopedic surgeon! From my first consultation, he
took the time to thoroughly explain my options regarding the removal of hardware
that had been causing me discomfort. His knowledgeable and patient approach
helped me make an informed decision without feeling rushed.
What truly stood out was his pleasant demeanor—he made sure I understood both
the pros and cons of surgery, allowing me to feel confident in my choice. I highly
recommend Dr. Kim to anyone in need of an orthopedic specialist who genuinely
cares about their patients’ well-being. Thank you, Dr. Kim, for your outstanding
care!”

David E.
February 2025
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“Dr Kim has been consistently thorough, thoughtful and conversant with any
question or concern I raise during our appointments”

Russ I.
February 2025
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“Dr. Kim asked appropriate questions and performed a focused thorough exam to
arrive at an accurate diagnosis. He explained his plan of action clearly, then elicited
and addressed my concerns. He was professional and reassuring.”

Devi A.
November 2024
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“What can say about Dr. Todd Kim, well for one thing he is very professional,caring
and explains things thoroughly that you can understand; I had shoulder surgeries on
both shoulders from Dr. Kim and now he will do a major surgery on my foot, so I feel
I'm in good hands with Dr. Kim and his medical assistant Darryl who is very
personable and professional; Darryl ROCKS!! I seem to spend more appointment
times with Darryl and that's okay because he will be Dr. Kim's right hand man when
they operate on my foot. in my book the both of them are Rock STARS!”

Darlene P.
November 2024
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“Dr. Kim is treating my husband for bad knees. He's been wonderful. He treated our
son after he had a bad ankle break about 14 years ago and that had a great outcome.
That is why we chose him for my husband. I would recommend him to anyone
needing this type of doctor.”

Amelia H.
November 2024
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“Dr. Kim and his team have shepherded me through three joint replacement
surgeries and the recoveries since 2019. Their knowledgeable, compassionate, and
downright hilarious (humor helps me cope) approach to working with me made this
very challenging and at times a painful experience much easier to get through with a
positive attitude.
I come away from my appointments feeling listened to, provided with the
information and options I needed, and supported in making treatment decisions. The
surgical skill of Dr. Kim and his team is outstanding.
I strongly recommend Dr. Kim and his team to you.”

Cynthia R.
November 2024
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“Dr Kim. And his staff were very courteous and endearing. Had prompt attention to
details and delivered necessary treatment.”

TS S.
October 2024
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“His knowledge and direct experience as a surgeon helped me identify and evaluate
the most likely alternatives for my shoulder. He is a clear communicator, and he was
informative without being prescriptive; it was clear that any decision is mine to
make. I recommend his consultative skills without hesitation.”

John M.
October 2024
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“Not only was the surgery a total success, at all times pre and post op Dr.Kim was
accessible and honest in regards to what to expect during and after the surgery. I am
very impressed with the way I am being treated by the entire team at peninsula and
mills hospital. I would recommend anyone needing a shoulder replacement to
consider Dr. Kim and his team.”

Bob F.
August 2024
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“Dr. Kim is absolutely one of the BEST orthopedic surgeons that I had a pleasure
working with him as a patient. Dr. Kim practices medicine with integrity, keen
knowledge, an amazing bedside manner, and close patient's engagement to make
the appropriate decisions as efficient as possible.
Dr. Kim and his team are absolutely the best 👌 As a healthcare provider working
with such amazing team from making the decision if I need a surgery to schedule it,
day of surgery, recovery time and if any complications arise and follow-up
appointments, everything went so well and organized 👌👌
Dr. Kim practice is highly recommended 👌 🙏”

Iman E.
July 2024
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Medical Education & Training

Medical School: University of California, San Diego (1999)
Internship: UCSF Orthopedic Surgery 2001; UCSF Internal Medicine 1999
Residency: UCSF Orthopedic Surgery 2002-2006; UCSF Internal Medicine 2000
Fellowship(s): Foot/Ankle and Lower Extremity Reconstruction, Portland OR 2006; Shoulder and Elbow Surgery,Auckland NZ 2007
Years in Practice: 17

Professional Affiliations

Executive Medical Director, Neuromusculoskeletal Service Line, Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
Board of Directors, Western Orthopaedic Association
Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellow American Orthopaedic Association

Practice Locations

1501 Trousdale Dr.
Suite 115, Orthopedic Surgery
Burlingame, CA 94010
650-652-8700

Specialties

Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Joint Replacement
Fracture Repair
Lower Extremity Reconstruction

Patient Resources

 

ANTHROSCOPIC LABRAL REPAIR-video

ANTHROSCOPIC ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR-video

TOTAL SHOULDER/REVERSE TOTAL SHOULDER-pdf

ROTATOR CUFF TEARS-pdf

SHOULDER LABRAL TEARS -pdf

 

Publications

  1. Coughlin and Mann’s Surgery of the Foot and Ankle, 10th Edition, 2024; Ed. A. Haskell, M. Coughlin; Chapter 45: Fractures of the Calcaneus, T. Kim

  2. Mariano ER, Dickerson DM, Szokol JW, Harned M, Mueller JT, Philip BK, Baratta JL, Gulur P, Robles J, Schroeder KM, Wyatt KEK, Schwalb JM, Schwenk ES, Wardhan R, Kim TS, Higdon KK, Krishnan DG, Shilling AM, Schwartz G, Wiechmann L, Doan LV, Elkassabany NM, Yang SC, Muse IO, Eloy JD, Mehta V, Shah S, Johnson RL, Englesbe MJ, Kallen A, Mukkamala SB, Walton A, Buvanendran A. A multisociety organizational consensus process to define guiding principles for acute perioperative pain management. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2021 Sep 22:rapm-2021-103083. doi: 10.1136/rapm-2021-103083. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34552003.

  3. Acuña AJ, Jella TK, Samuel LT, Cwalina TB, Kim TS, Kamath AF. A Work in Progress: National Opioid Prescription Reductions Across Orthopaedic Subspecialties in a Contemporary Medicare Sample of 5,026,911 Claims. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2021 May 20;5(5):e21.00080. doi: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-21-00080. PMID: 34014856; PMCID: PMC8140777.

  4. Watch What You Say When It Comes to Orthopaedic Jargon. Cole A, Kim T, O’Shaughnessy M. AAOS Now, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, April, 2021

  5. AAOS PSC Addresses Musculoskeletal Cortisone Injections and COVID-19 Vaccine Administration. AAOS Now, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, April, 2021

  6. Sabatini CS, Singh D, Reilly AL, Kim TS, Trafton PG. Global Volunteerism for Orthopaedic Surgeons-A Primer. Instr Course Lect. 2021;70:623-636. PMID: 33438940.

  7. New Challenges and Proven Strategies for Optimal Surgeon-patient Communication; Ariana Lott, MD; David Weiss, MD; Laurence Baker, PhD; and Todd S. Kim, MD; AAOS Now, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; January 2021

  8. Patient Safety in the Era of Telemedicine: Recognizing Red Flags. Shaw J, Kim T, Gruson K. AAOS Now, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, January, 2021

  9. Fractures of the Calcaneus (Chapter 25); Orthopaedic Knowledge Update 6: Foot and Ankle; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, IL, 2020

  10. Limited Musculoskeletal Health Literacy Remains a Challenge. Gruson K, Kim T. AAOS Now, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, December, 2020

  11. Kim T, Haskell A. Patient-Reported Outcomes After Structural Autograft for Large or Cystic Talar Dome Osteochondral Lesions. Foot Ankle Int. 2020 May;41(5):549-555. doi: 10.1177/1071100720907313. Epub 2020 Feb 23. PMID: 32088985.

  12. Haskell A, Kim T. Implementation of Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Data Collection in a Private Orthopedic Surgery Practice. Foot Ankle Int. 2018 May;39(5):517-521. doi: 10.1177/1071100717753967. Epub 2018 Jan 24. PMID: 29366343.

  13. Criswell B, Hunt K, Kim T, Chou L, Haskell A. Association of Short-term Complications With Procedures Through Separate Incisions During Total Ankle Replacement. Foot Ankle Int. 2016 Oct;37(10):1060-1064. doi: 10.1177/1071100716651964. Epub 2016 Jun 8. PMID: 27283155.

  14. Procedures through Separate Incisions during Total Ankle Replacement Do Not Increase Short-term Complications; Criswell B, Hunt K, Kim T, Chou L, Haskell A; Podium Presentation, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, 2015

  15. Fractures of the Calcaneus (Chapter 25); Orthopaedic Knowledge Update 5: Foot and Ankle; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, IL, 2014

  16. Kim T, Ayturk UM, Haskell A, Miclau T, Puttlitz CM. Fixation of osteoporotic distal fibula fractures: A biomechanical comparison of locking versus conventional plates. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2007 Jan-Feb;46(1):2-6. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2006.09.009. PMID: 17198946.

  17. Hilinski JM, Kim T, Harris JP. Posttraumatic pseudo-cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea. Otol Neurotol. 2001 Sep;22(5):701-5. doi: 10.1097/00129492-200109000-00025. PMID: 11568683.

  18. Nathan CO, Kim TS, Harris JP, Koutnouyan HA, Ryan AF. Absence of mRNA encoding estrogen receptor in the rat cochlea. Acta Otolaryngol. 1999;119(8):853-7. doi: 10.1080/00016489950180162. PMID: 10728922

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