Michelle Kim, MD, PhD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.716129 average rating from 217 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Oak Bluffs, MA
  • Boston, MA

Michelle Kim, MD PhD is a urologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. She received her MD and PhD from the University of Pennsylvania where her PhD focused on healthcare management and economics. Dr. Kim completed her residency at Massachusetts General Hospital where she stayed on as staff. Her clinical interests focus on male and female voiding dysfunction and other benign diseases of the urinary tract. She delivers state of the art technology for treating enlarged prostates (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia). She is also one of the few urologists performing transperineal biopsies which have been shown to be a safer and effective approach to prostate biopsies. Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. Kim is interested in quality improvement and has studied quality improvement through public reporting of quality metrics and its effects on patient outcomes.

Education & Training

  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Urology, 2018
  • Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 2014
  • Medical Education: University of Pennsylvania, 2013

Board Certifications

  • Urology, American Board of Urology

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Patient Feedback

4.716129 average rating from 217 reviews

  • A perfect 10

    2026-05-28

  • As always, very attentive and kind.

    2026-05-24

  • Outstanding provider...

    2026-05-22

  • As always, Dr. Kim is the epitome of a professional and thoughtful caregiver. I am indeed grateful to be her patient.

    2026-05-19

  • I've been going to see Dr. Kim for a few years now. Two years back, I had low-grade cancer in my bladder, and she took care of it on the second visit, and all my checks since then have been benign. So I really appreciate what she's done for me over the years. Thank you.

    2026-05-04

  • Doctor Kim is fantastic

    2026-04-12

  • knowledgable pleasant easy to talk with

    2026-04-09

  • Yes, my overall experience could not have been better. It was excellent.

    2026-04-06

  • Ver deft at the procedure. Gave me lots of time to ask questions and discuss options. Very good experience.

    2026-04-06

  • I want to give special attention to the young man working at the desk. He was exceptionally helpful, from the very first call I made to the office, to all of the subsequent steps following my visit with Dr. Kim. He took the time to make sure he got the answers I was seeking, worked hard to accommodate my schedule, and was very helpful.

    2026-04-03

  • I thought the doctor was highly professional, was very knowledgeable and courteous and respectful to my needs, wishes, and questions. I would highly recommend the doctor for any of my friends or family members or members of my community. I look forward to continuing my care under this doctor. Thank you.

    2026-04-03

  • Dr. Kim is exceptional and is trying to help me as much as possible.

    2026-03-28

  • Doctor seemed to be in a rush and was not clear with care instructions. [redacted]

    2026-03-25

  • I just want to know that Dr. Kim was very professional and knowledgeable on the subject and I was treated very well by Dr. Kim and his staff. Thank you very much.

    2026-03-09

  • Dr Kim is the best. She is thoughtful, measured and always listens. Gives options and is truly a caring soul. Thank you Dr Kim.

    2026-03-08

  • Everything was great. Good communicator.

    2026-03-04

  • Even though it was a virtual visit, I felt she was very present. She asked good questions. She listened. She was very knowledgeable about suggestions to give me, and I felt like it was a very valuable interaction.

    2026-03-05

  • Hi, what I particularly liked about Michelle was she followed up with me afterwards, you know, and she was very, very helpful overall. And yeah, she, yeah, so she's, I would definitely recommend her strongly.

    2026-03-02

  • She was very thorough and very patient and listened carefully and had a good review of the chart that she completed beforehand.

    2026-03-02

  • The doctor is great, but very busy. [redacted] The consultation was quick, somewhat rushed. But I understand that the doctor always does her best; she's attentive [redacted]

    2026-02-09

  • Dr Kim is a very highly skilled professional with a direct and clear manner. She was very attentive, asked detailed questions and provided in depth descriptions of treatment options. She also has a manner that encourages good conversation and understanding. I was very impressed.

    2026-02-07

  • Very professional

    2026-02-07

  • She was an excellent. She did not spend all of the Time on the computer

    2026-02-07

  • This was my first appointment with Dr. Kim and I found her to be excellent. My appointment was changed from an in person to a virtual appointment at the last minute to accommodate a snow storm. I provided documents I was going to bring to my previously scheduled in person appointment via the MGH portal. On short notice, Dr. Kim managed to review my documents and provide very helpful insights into my condition and needs based upon her review. She asked me very logical questions as part of her assessment process. She helped me better understand my condition, and her information was shared in a manner that was very clear. She provided a very thoughtful plan for further evaluation and explained the rationale for the tests. I greatly appreciate her attention to detail, it was very reassuring. Throughout the appointment I felt listened to and very much part of a conversation of my health. I look forward to my future appointments with Dr. Kim and feel very confident with her care.

    2026-02-07

  • she explained things in an understandable way. I trust her advice.

    2026-02-01

  • Dr. Kim was truly superb. She explained the process and plans clearly, listened to me, and inspired confidence.

    2026-01-31

  • Dr Kim was so tuned in to me as a person. She listened with compassion; she was frank and offered me clear information and perspective on my situation. She asked thoughtful questions and seemed to base her answers on what I was saying instead of it feeling like she was giving me a well rehearsed answer. I left her office grateful for such an experience. I have never even written a review before but when I saw your email about feedback I thought I must leave a review for Dr. Kim.

    2026-01-28

  • They are the best for the last 45 years for me.

    2025-12-20

  • Dr. Kim is very thoughtful and outline my different courses of treatment.

    2025-12-20

  • Answered all my questions, described the next steps...

    2025-12-20

  • Dr. Michelle Kim is a rock star. I feel lucky to be in her care, and she has watched over my treatment for the past 6 years. I think she is great, medically and from a personal-care viewpoint.

    2025-12-15

  • Excellent provider

    2025-12-14

  • Dr Kim is a true professional. She was well prepared for our Zoom call providing an in depth overview of the procedure I had inquired about.

    2025-12-12

  • She was thorough and careful

    2025-12-08

  • Dr. Kim is generally very knowledgeable, but at one point she seemed confused about which medications I was taking, even though it was her office that prescribed one and told me to stop taking another.

    2025-12-03

  • Excellent and very professional

    2025-11-30

  • Dr Kim is great. No problems at all

    2025-11-29

  • Dr. Kim, my experience with her was excellent. She was very knowledgeable about the subject matter we discussed and was personable, had a great bedside manner.

    2025-11-24

  • Dr Kim was an outstanding listener and provided highest quality feedback and next steps

    2025-11-23

  • Dr. Kim is a rare combination of razor-sharp intelligence, efficient delivery of medical care, and excellent patient communication skills.

    2025-11-22

  • Doctor Kim is excellent, competent and listens.

    2025-11-22

  • My care was excellent! What a wonderful doctor!

    2025-11-10

  • I like the doctor and hope she will perform a good surgery.

    2025-11-03

  • Excellent care.

    2025-11-02

  • I love the Dr had some new ideas for me to try. Maybe it is because she is younger but she had a new approach. She was very easy to talk with.

    2025-11-02

  • I really like the way Dr. Kim interacts with me and the questions she asks, and the way she explains things to me.

    2025-11-02

  • Was great. Easy to talk to. Understood everything with my situation. Very cordial and professional

    2025-11-01

  • I met both Dr. Kim and [redacted] for the first time. They were terrific! [redacted] Dr. Kim was very informative, reassuring and her smile was comforting. What a terrific team! Other than baseline worry about surgery, I can't wait to see them again. Soon I hope.

    2025-11-01

  • Wonderful very caring

    2025-10-29

  • Professional, Kind, personable, and respectful

    2025-10-29

  • Very professional

    2025-10-26

  • Dr. Kim was excellent!

    2025-10-25

  • Dr Kim is outstanding.

    2025-10-24

  • The procedure went well. Thank you very much.

    2025-10-13

  • Yes, for the first time meeting this provider was very nice and confident and she was very helpful.

    2025-10-13

  • Dr. Kim is exceptional. She has technical surgical skills that are in many ways unique. She is a great explainer; she is thoughtful and empathetic. It's hard to imagine a better combination of attributes for a surgeon!

    2025-10-12

  • Dr. Kim took the time to listen and explain what treatments might be helpful.

    2025-10-11

  • Dr Kim is an excellent Dr. By accepting me for Holep she changed my life. I have nothing but praise for her.

    2025-10-04

  • I'm delighted to have Dr. Kim as part of my care team. Absolutely outstanding. Very professional, very competent, and a great communicator. Just very pleased to have her on my team.

    2025-09-22

  • Yeah, Dr. Kim is always very thorough. And then I explained that I was going to have a hernia operation, both an umbilical and a distasis. So we discussed what mesh looks like, not her expertise, but she said that it would be very good to get a second opinion, which she helped me find another physician at Mass General to get a second opinion on something. which was above and beyond and just talking through some of the different concerns.

    2025-09-22

  • Excellent physician with superior clinical and communication skills. Easy to accept recommendations as high level of confidence readily conveyed Warm but professional

    2025-09-20

  • dr Kim inspired confidence. She offered creative solutions. I asked about a procedure and she suggested another procedure that was more appropriate for my condition. She thought about the specifics of my condition and recommended the best solution for me.

    2025-09-20

  • Great visit very respectful staff and doctors and I couldn't ask for a better appointment. I was put at ease for the worry that I was having an anxiety thank God to Kim and her staff making me feel at ease and comfortable. Thank you very much and I greatly appreciate you guys. God bless and have a great weekend.

    2025-09-13

  • She was knowledgeable, fast, efficient, and courteous.

    2025-09-12

  • Everything worked out very well. I do recommend Dr. Kim to friends and family.

    2025-09-10

  • The experience couldn't have gone better

    2025-09-10

  • Dr. Kim likely saved my life. She's an outstanding physician.

    2025-08-25

  • Dr. Kim is an absolutely first class physician gets to the root of the problem quickly and offers remedies while efficiently reviewing prior treatment/remedy results, tests, medications. She is very caring and continually seeking resolution to any continuing problems. She has my highest praise [redacted].

    2025-08-24

  • Yes, Dr. Michelle Kim. She's operated on me before, has done the green light evaporation on my prostate, has exceptional care because I have a lot of problems with my health and my bleeding. She takes that into effect. And I can't say enough that we need more doctors like her and that more doctors need to pay attention to the way she does. And she's just a great physician. and every standard that it should be. Thank you.

    2025-08-11

  • good appointment

    2025-08-10

  • Dr. Kim is so very knowledgeable and I have complete confidence in her.

    2025-08-09

Accepted Insurance

  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • Wellpoint
  • Mass Health
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Multiplan
  • Medicaid ME
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Medicaid NH
  • Cigna
  • WellSense
  • Medicare ACO
  • TriCare
  • Medicaid RI
  • Coventry
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Fallon Health
  • United Health Care
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • WellSense NH
  • Medicaid CT
  • Humana
  • Aetna
  • Railroad Medicare