Pediatrics

Stephen Kim, M.D.

Medical Director, Children's Surgery; Chief, Pediatric Surgical Specialties

Fairfax, VA

Dr. Stephen S. Kim is a board-certified pediatric surgeon specializing in the surgical management of congenital anomalies, pediatric cancers, colorectal disorders, and thoracic conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. Serving primarily pediatric patient populations at Inova Children's General and Thoracic Surgery in Fairfax, Virginia, he holds leadership roles as Medical Director of Children’s Surgery at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital, and Chief o

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Surgery (American Board of Surgery)
Pediatric Surgery (American Board of Surgery)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (MD, 1994)
Residency: University of Chicago (Surgery, 1994-2001)
Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital (Pediatric Surgery, 1996-1998)
Fellowship: Seattle Children's Hospital (Pediatric Surgery, 2001-2003)

Years in Practice

30+ years

Peer Recognition

ACS — Fellow (FACS)
2026
Arlington Magazine — Top Doctor
2019
Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2021-2025 (5 years)
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Modern Luxury Washington, DC — Top Doctor
2022-2023 (2 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pediatric SurgerySurgical Sports Medicine

Conditions & Treatments

Musculoskeletal ConditionsConcussionACL & Ligament ReconstructionArthroscopic Surgery

Insurance(s) Accepted

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

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Inova Health System
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Inova Loudoun Hospital
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Kim treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Kim accept Aetna insurance?

Stephen Kim's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 10 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Kim practice?

Stephen Kim practices in Fairfax, VA with hospital affiliations including Inova Health System, Inova Fairfax Hospital, and Inova Loudoun Hospital.

What does Dr. Kim specialize in?

Stephen Kim is a board-certified pediatrics specialist with focus areas in Pediatric Surgery and Surgical Sports Medicine.

How long has Dr. Kim been practicing?

Stephen Kim has 32+ years of clinical experience in pediatrics.

What is Dr. Kim's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (MD, 1994); Residency: University of Chicago (Surgery, 1994-2001); Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital (Pediatric Surgery, 1996-1998).