Youngwu Kim, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.827338 average rating from 139 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Waltham, MA
- Boston, MA
- Danvers, MA
Youngwu Kim, MD, is a urogynecologist in the Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. She graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed her OB/GYN residency at the University of Massachusetts, UMass Memorial. She then completed the URPS fellowship at Mass General before joining the team of urogynecologists at Mass General.
Dr. Kim is a member of the Pelvic Floor Disorder Center and provides specialty care for a wide variety of benign and complex pelvic floor disorders, including urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse (such as vaginal or uterine prolapse), as well as providing other pelvic reconstruction and treating complications from prior pelvic surgeries.
She specializes in minimally invasive surgical approaches, including laparoscopy and robotically assisted surgeries. Her primary interest in research includes clinical and surgical outcomes after pelvic floor and gender-affirming reconstructive surgeries. Her expertise also includes the exploration of beneficial lactobacilli in the vagina and the bladder.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Urogynecology, 2021
- Residency: University of Mass. Med. School, OBGYN, 2019
- Medical Education: Wayne State Univ. School of Medicine, 2015
Board Certifications
- Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.827338 average rating from 139 reviews
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very through
2026-07-08
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Thank you so much!
2026-07-06
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Dr Kim spent a lot of time explaining my options. She is very open and honest; caring, considerate and knowledgeable. She is worth coming four hours from Maine!
2026-07-06
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I am happy with Dr Kim. She seems to be very through and has a good bed side manner. She ordered some testing for me when I told her about some of my other concerns. We are waiting for some other testing before she consults with her colleagues before we proceed with surgery. So, I am very pleased that we are getting all are ducks in a row.
2026-07-01
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The provider was amazing. So trustworthy and competent. Listened to and answered all my questions. Loved her
2026-06-28
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Dr Kim is very caring and helped me was very pleased with visit
2026-06-27
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Dr Wu was wonderful. She is thoughtful, asked me questions specifically about my treatment and if I felt it was working. She clarified that if I had any concerns in the future to call her and that there were other options to try if that was necessary. I never felt rushed and I found her to be a true ally in care. I highly recommend her.
2026-06-27
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I feel extremely confident that she is the best doctor I could have for my issues.
2026-06-27
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Dr. YOUNGWU Kim was very professional and concerned. [redacted] I liked her.
2026-06-22
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I felt that Dr. Kim was very caring and knowledgeable.
2026-06-11
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Dr Kim cut me off halfway into my first sentence when I was trying to describe my symptoms and history to her. She said that since she had reviewed my chart and spoken with a provider that I had seen a week earlier, she did not need me to talk about my symptoms. I tried again to describe my symptoms, but she would not let me. My partner also tried to add some relevant details, and was rebuffed. [redacted] It is shocking to me that a doctor would refuse to listen to a patient that they are treating describing their symptoms and history.
2026-06-07
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This was an emergency visit. Dr Kim was excellent, she listened to everything I had to say and solved my problem. I was so very grateful that she was able to fit me In to her busy schedule. She spent a good deal of time with me and never made me feel rushed. She was very professional, caring and kind.
2026-06-08
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Dr Kim was great. Gave me tons of information, explained all aspects of the exam, the possible surgical interventions and the recovery time. Encouraged me to text any questions to her post visit.
2026-06-06
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Dr. Kim was exceptionally thorough, respectful and caring. She listened to all my concerns and gave me sufficient time in discussing the procedure I was having as well as its risks and possible outcomes. I loved how comfortable she made me feel and her down to earth mannerisms. I am very grateful to her and am relieved she is caring for me.
2026-06-06
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This was an unbelievable experience for me. Dr. Kim help me understand my body and exactly what was happening. She relieved all my anxiety about my prolapse. It really helped. She also made it very easy for me to understand my options. I can not say enough wonderful things about my experience. Dr. Kim was fabulous.
2026-06-03
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Dr. Kim is excellent. She listens, she is skillful, she is knowledgeable, and she does the very best. I am very pleased and I would recommend her to anyone.
2026-05-24
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Explained procedure very well. Took time to answer all questions.
2026-04-28
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Dr. Kim was simply wonderful. Before starting my physical exam, she made sure I was comfortable and at ease with what she was going to do. She explained everything during the exam, providing me with a mirror so that I could see everything she was doing and finding, with regards to a diagnosis. She provided very detailed information about my diagnosis and treatment protocol, never rushing me and encouraging me to as questions. I am so happy to have Dr. Kim as part of my care team now.
2026-04-12
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Dr. Kim is the actual best! I have been seeing her for over a year and she is kind, considerate, and simply excellent at what she does! I can't speak highly enough about her professionalism, and incredible care and bedside manner! She has changed my life for the better and I would recommend her to any and everyone seeking care!
2026-04-06
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Excellent.
2026-04-04
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She was great! Very knowledgeable
2026-04-05
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Dr Kim was very knowledgeable,explained things well and answered my questions.
2026-04-04
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The provider was lovely, knowledgeable, comforting, gave excellent explanations. I think she was as good as doctors can get.
2026-04-02
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Dr. Kim is excellent. She's right on top of everything and takes care of my issues and concerns. She did my pelvic surgery and when I experienced urinary leakage 9 months later, she checked my pelvic area. She explained that my surgical site had healed and that I had symptoms of overactive bladder. She explained all the treatments that are available to me and I made a decision to go with medication.
2026-04-01
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Great provider
2026-03-30
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Dr Kim was an extremely knowledgeable and personable physician. It was my first visit to a gynecologist as a trans woman, and the whole experience was very smooth and I felt as much a part of the conversation as any cis woman. Dr Kim spent a lot of time explaining aspects of my anatomy to me, and listened to me so carefully about what I wanted aesthetically in a non judgmental way. I had the opposite experience at Beth Israel so I'm so glad I've switched my care to MGH.
2026-03-23
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Dr. Kim is the best! She is caring, she listens and she presents all options with explanations. She is always willing to help me. I am fortunate she is one of my doctors at MGH.
2026-03-09
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She was knowledgeable, capable, and patient.
2026-03-09
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Dr. Kim is an EXCELLENT doctor I would recommend to anyone.
2026-03-07
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My provider was extremely knowledgeable re my health concerns and spoke in a manner so I could follow all she was saying.
2026-02-09
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Dr. Kim was enthusiastic and made me feel better about the potential procedures to come in the future. I found that very uplifting. Thank you.
2026-02-09
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Dr. Kim is very compassionate. She is easy to talk with.
2026-01-22
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Dr. Kim is very professional. She has a bubbly personality and is very attentive. There need to be more doctors like her.
2025-12-21
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The medical tech that performed the procedure was excellent. Very good customer service, explained everything. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.
2025-12-11
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She was helpful and respected me enough to explain things in great detail. It was appreciated!
2025-12-07
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I really like this provider and would recommend her to a friend.
2025-12-07
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It was excellent
2025-11-22
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She was great. Everything I hoped for. I've been to many doctors and she was the one that I feel is going to make things happen. I'm thrilled with her so far.
2025-11-19
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Dr.Kim is incredibly kind and knowledgeable. My appointment with her was one of the most pleasant medical interaction I've ever had.
2025-11-16
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Dr Kim was very knowledgeable and warm. I felt very comfortable in her care.
2025-11-12
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Dr. Kim listened to what I had to say and was very thorough.
2025-11-10
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Dr Kim provided excellent care. She is extremely knowledgeable, very caring, open to communication, great bedside manner. My appt was more than I expected!
2025-11-07
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Dr. Kim was very attentive and caring. Would definitely recommend her to anyone!!
2025-11-04
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Dr Youngwu Kim was direct, kind and helpful, and she is clearly expert in her field. This was an initial meeting for me and I do not need follow-up care at this time, but we agreed she "has my back" and I will return as needed. I left the meeting with a clear understanding of my issues and options, very relieved to have Dr Kim to return to when needed.
2025-11-04
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Dr Kim was a delight. She made me feel comfortable and answered all my questions.
2025-11-01
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Dr Kim was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive. Her curiosity about me and my health issue coupled with her understanding allowed me to trust her expertise completely.
2025-10-27
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Appreciated the quality of the interaction; caring and professional. Feeling confident moving forward with surgery-
2025-10-17
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Dr. Kim has a really lovely personality. She's very friendly and cheerful and she was very easy to talk to. I would say she has a great bedside manner and great personality skills.
2025-10-13
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The provider recognized me as an individual and related to me as such.
2025-09-27
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Dr. Kim was engaging, informative and patient. Glad I am now her patient.
2025-09-23
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It was refreshing to be seen by a doctor on time!
2025-09-17
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Dr. Kim was very eager to come up with a plan we both felt comfortable with addressing my issue.
2025-09-17
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Excellent
2025-08-30
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Not much more to add I was very comfortable and the doctor was reassuring with any of her comments or suggestions
2025-08-23
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