Dr. Woihwan Kim is a colorectal surgeon with board certification and based in UT Physicians in Houston, Texas. In 2017, he graduated the University of Louisville School of Medicine with a medical degree. Dr. In 2023, Kim graduated from the general surgery residency program at Albany Medical Center in New York and in 2024, he graduated from the colon and rectal surgery residency program at UTHealth Houston. His clinical interests are in colon and rectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease and anorectal pathologies. He is on UT Physicians Colon and rectal Clinics, Katy and Sugar Land, Texas.
Dr. Kim manages different ailments such as gastro intestinal disorders, colorectal disorders, diverticulitis, and inflammatory bowel disorders.
Dr. Kim is a specialist in the field of minimally invasive surgery, colorectal surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and diverticular disease treatment.
Diverticulosis is the existence of small projections (diverticula) in the colon generally asymptomatic. Diverticulitis is a complication that happens when these pockets become swollen or infected as a result of which they cause pain, fever, and digestive disorders.
Dr. Kim has several places where he practices and his patients find it convenient. To be able to get contacts and book an appointment, go to the site of the clinic or call the office.
Yes, the prevention of diverticular disease achieves through high-fiber diet, hydration, exercise, and excessive consumption of processed foods.
