Oncology

Alex Kim, MD

Director, Peritoneal Surface Malignancy and HIPEC Program

Dr. Alex C. Kim, MD, Ph.D., is a surgical oncologist specializing in complex gastrointestinal oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He directs the Peritoneal Surface Malignancy and HIPEC Program at the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in North Texas. His subspecialty focus includes cytoreductive surgery combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for peritoneal surface malignancies, treat

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Surgery (American Board of Surgery)
Complex General Surgical Oncology (American Board of Surgery)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (MD, 2013)
Graduate: University of Michigan (Ph.D., Cellular and Molecular Biology)
Residency: University of Michigan Health System (General Surgery, 2018)
Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Surgical Oncology, 2020)

Years in Practice

13+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2026
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Surgical Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Chemotherapy

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

UT Southwestern Medical Center
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Kim treats

Chemotherapy

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Kim accept Aetna insurance?

Alex Kim's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 6 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Kim practice?

Alex Kim practices in Dallas, TX with hospital affiliations including UT Southwestern Medical Center and Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

What does Dr. Kim specialize in?

Alex Kim is a board-certified oncology specialist with focus areas in Surgical Oncology.

How long has Dr. Kim been practicing?

Alex Kim has 13+ years of clinical experience in oncology.

What is Dr. Kim's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (MD, 2013); Graduate: University of Michigan (Ph.D., Cellular and Molecular Biology); Residency: University of Michigan Health System (General Surgery, 2018).