
Leo Am Kim, MD, PhD
Retina and Vitreous DiseasesComprehensive Ophthalmology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- Spanish
- Korean
- English
Gender
MaleLocations
- Mass Eye and Ear Retina Service
- 1 Montvale Avenue, Stoneham, MA 02180
- Get Directions
- phone: 781-662-5520
- fax: 781-662-5519
- Mass Eye and Ear Retina Service
- 243 Charles Street, Floor 12, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-573-3288
- fax: 617-573-3698
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Doheny Eye Center UCLA, Retina & Vitreous Surgery, 2011
- Residency: Doheny Eye Center UCLA, Ophthalmology, 2009
- Medical Education: Yale University School of Medicine, 2005
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology, 2010
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Community Health Options
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- Tufts Medicare Preferred PPO
- Tufts Public Health Plan
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
381 ratings, 129 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 2/11/2026
Bedside manner could be improved.
- Reviewed on 2/7/2026
wonderful, friendly... knows his stuff!!
- Reviewed on 2/4/2026
He knows what he's doing and cares. Very professional
- Reviewed on 2/4/2026
Excellent in every way
- Reviewed on 2/4/2026
The provider was mad at me. He did listen to what I have to say. I came home very disappointed and more confused about my situation. When I tried to give him concerns about his recommendation he got upset. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 2/4/2026
I've been seeing dr Kim for years and he's the best!
- Reviewed on 1/28/2026
Yes, very professional, courteous, courteous, and also their input and my input was perfect.
- Reviewed on 1/21/2026
All good
- Reviewed on 1/21/2026
He is very professional and personable.
- Reviewed on 1/19/2026
So, I wish I had been recommended more suppliers specialized in scleral lenses to perform the optometric examinations; I was recommended to only one.
- Reviewed on 1/16/2026
Very personable and knowledgeable.
- Reviewed on 1/14/2026
[redacted] Once seen, I believe provider is likely close to the best possible.
- Reviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr Kim As usual is the best he alawys listen to your concerns even show you on the xray whats going on i have never seen the man second gues s himself great dock&surgeon
- Reviewed on 1/14/2026
Thorough, Timely, Tasteful
- Reviewed on 1/11/2026
Nothing in particular
- Reviewed on 12/29/2025
Excellent
- Reviewed on 12/28/2025
Once a year follow up. Always good experience.
- Reviewed on 12/20/2025
I was seen in a timely fashion, my tests were done quickly, and the doctor saw me right on time
- Reviewed on 12/14/2025
Very efficient, very thorough
- Reviewed on 12/14/2025
Dr. Leo Kim provides excellent care. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 12/12/2025
Knowledgeable and knowledgeable expert
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr. Kim is the best. What else can I say?
- Reviewed on 12/12/2025
OK
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
Thorough, detailed, thoughtful, smart! Felt like I met with two brilliant physicians who were curious about my case and cared to get me the right treatment. Thank you!
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
Skilled and thoughtful specialist
- Reviewed on 12/4/2025
There was a mix-up on my appointment, but I showed up on the wrong day. Dr. Kim took me anyway. I had my visit with him, and everything went very, very well. I've always been happy visiting with Dr. Kim.
- Reviewed on 12/3/2025
Very professional and expeditious.
- Reviewed on 11/29/2025
Dr. Kim is professional and courteous. I enjoy my annual appointment with him.
- Reviewed on 11/25/2025
Leo Kim, MD is the best.
- Reviewed on 11/21/2025
Excellent care! Dr. Kim is an outstanding physician and person.
- Reviewed on 11/21/2025
He was very knowledgeable and helped me with my problem very much.
- Reviewed on 11/21/2025
Yes, this provider was very professional, very knowledgeable, and explained everything to me so I understood what it was and made the right decision on how for me to go forward with my eye issue. So I felt like I was in really good hands.
- Reviewed on 11/20/2025
Dr. Kim is competent, kind and respectful. He explains each procedure clearly and is able to relax a nervous patient who is having wet macular degeneration treated for the first time. I have confidence in his diagnosis, treatment and skill.
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr Kim explained the results of all the testing I had before seeing him. Dr Kim took his time and patiently answered all of my questions. I enjoyed my visit with the Dr Kim!
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr. Kim is outstanding and takes excellent care of my eyes.
- Reviewed on 11/15/2025
He is a wonderful doctor.
- Reviewed on 11/14/2025
Dr Leo Kim and his staff are always helpful, informative, and knowledgeable.
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
very pleased
- Reviewed on 11/7/2025
Yes, Dr. Leo Kim has been my eye doctor specialist for, it must be probably about over five years. And, you know, there's nobody better than Dr. Leo Kim. I mean, his knowledge, his experience is, you know, you could tell, you could tell the way when he explains things to you, when he talks to you about, you know, my condition, always willing to talk to me, you know, takes his time. If I have questions, you know, he's always answering questions. And, you know, this is why I like going to, this is why I see him all the time. I wouldn't change him for anybody else. Like I said, I mean, he's just, you know, his knowledge, he knows a lot about his profession. And I feel very comfortable. And I would definitely recommend anybody to Dr. Leo Kim. I think, you know, I'm in good hands with Dr. Leo Kim. He's one of the best.
- Reviewed on 11/6/2025
Excellent care and knowledgeable
- Reviewed on 11/1/2025
He is the best
- Reviewed on 10/31/2025
I think Dr. Kim is an extremely competent doctor. His communication style is rather brusque, but 1) this is pretty common among surgeons, unfortunately, and 2) he has commented to me before about how extremely packed his schedule is, so I imagine he is stressed and pressed for time during his patient visits, which might explain the brusqueness.
- Reviewed on 10/31/2025
Dr. Kim is the best. I am extremely fortunate to have him as my doctor
- Reviewed on 10/26/2025
nothing, everything was fine.
- Reviewed on 10/25/2025
He is Awsome . Very very knowledgeable. The best eye doctor I ever seen . Thank you Leo !!!!!!
- Reviewed on 10/25/2025
Everyone one from when I arrived to when I left everyone was polite and friendly. Very nice experience.
- Reviewed on 10/24/2025
Very caring!
- Reviewed on 10/16/2025
Very knowledgeable , professional highly recommend him
- Reviewed on 10/10/2025
Yep, Dr. Kim is fantastic. The office staff is very nice. Highly recommend Dr. Kim.
- Reviewed on 10/8/2025
Dr Kim is exceptional
- Reviewed on 10/4/2025
Dr Leo Kim and his team are all superb. I just wish MEEI were easier to get to.
- Reviewed on 10/1/2025
Dr Kim and his staff are excellent at what they do and how they do it. They do an amazing job explaining my issues and providing information regarding my retinal problems. I have recommended them to several people.
- Reviewed on 10/1/2025
I think he is fantastic. Caring, respectful, informative.
- Reviewed on 9/27/2025
I like Dr Kim and find the relationship between him & staff comforting
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
It was top draw
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr Kim is very informative. Explains everything. I have been there several times with Dr Kim .I would recommend him to anyone. He is on top of everything.
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr. Kim has always been honest in his appraisals. He has provided good advice as to the steps to be taken to address the diagnosis
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr. Kim is top notch. He is my first choice for a retina specialist. I would not want to see anyone other than him.
- Reviewed on 9/15/2025
Dr Kim is super.
- Reviewed on 9/14/2025
He listened. He explained my options. He had a kind and caring manner.
- Reviewed on 9/14/2025
The medical care is fine. The information is not presented slowly and clearly. I would have liked an explanation of why the drusen were more threatening than before.
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
The receptionist were kind and responsive Dr Kim always listens to what my condition is and works to solve problems b
- Reviewed on 9/6/2025
His a good provider
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
I'm forever grateful to Dr Kim for saving my eyesight.
- Reviewed on 8/30/2025
Everyone was fantastic
- Reviewed on 8/29/2025
Yeah, I'd just like to say, Dr. Kim, I've had him for 12, 13 years now. He's done me nothing but great things. He's helped me so much. And I have to say all his nurses, all his help, they're terrific. They really are. [redacted] believe me, I couldn't be happier with him and the whole staff at Mass Eye and Ear in Stoneham. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr Kim saw me immediately and did a very thorough evaluation of my situation.
- Reviewed on 8/27/2025
everyone is the office is always helpful and pleasant.
- Reviewed on 8/22/2025
I would definitely recommend Dr. Kim to anyone who needed the same treatment that I have had. And he was very nice, courteous, pleasant. Can't say enough. My case, I think, was very simple. And I give him a lot of credit for maintaining his composure. There were a lot of people in that waiting room.
- Reviewed on 8/21/2025
Love Dr. Kim... he seemed less stressed than last visit. My original appointment was changed by your office. I understand emergencies come up I was one once and appreciate your service to those who call you.
- Reviewed on 8/20/2025
The providers were all very good. There was a lot of waiting in between parts of the appt but patients are told that upfront.
- Reviewed on 8/19/2025
As you can tell by my responses that I am very satisfied with this provider! My answer is tell the story
- Reviewed on 8/17/2025
Thank you
- Reviewed on 8/13/2025
Always caring, so knowledgeable and answers any questions. Provides information I never thought to ask.
- Reviewed on 8/13/2025
Dr. Kim is outstanding! He saved the sight in my right eye.
- Reviewed on 8/14/2025
Dr. Kim is an excellent physician. I look forward to seeing him whenever I have an appt. with him. He is extremely knowledgeable in his area of expertise, answers all my questions, and gives me great advice. I feel grateful he is taking care of my eyes! I give him a 10+, otherwise know as an A+! [redacted]
- Reviewed on 8/8/2025
I wore an elastomeric respirator (like, the kind you'd use when sanding) to this visit, and when the surgeon walked in -- wearing his own mask! -- he gestured to mine and said "what's with the contraption?". I wear a mask in medical settings to try to keep myself and my fellow patients from getting sick. I choose an elastomeric mask because it fits better and fogs up my glasses less. I don't like having these choices judged by providers. I recognize we're all in a different place with masking, and I recognize that it can be exhausting to wear a well-fitted respirator all day, and I'm not asking your staff to do that -- I'm just asking them to let me wear a mask that works for me without making judgey comments about it.
- Reviewed on 7/22/2025
MD didn't seem to understand or care to understand why I was referred by a retina specialist for a 2nd opinion. He never discussed the visual field defects with me. He did discuss doing OCT testing after a follow up appt in 6 months. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 7/21/2025
Everything, everything good. Excellent.
- Reviewed on 7/19/2025
The providers treated me really well.
- Reviewed on 7/19/2025
Dr. Kim is an excellent ophthalmologist, whose professionalism, knowledge and empathy show through at each visit. I am fortunate to be one of his patients.
- Reviewed on 7/15/2025
Very patient and good bedside manner
- Reviewed on 7/14/2025
And Dr. Kim is the best doctor I could ever have for my macular degeneration in every respect. I am very honored to have him as my physician.
- Reviewed on 7/11/2025
This doctor is personable, professional, and explains his findings. He appears caring and concerned.
- Reviewed on 7/6/2025
Good
- Reviewed on 7/5/2025
As always, excellent care!
- Reviewed on 7/4/2025
Dr. Kim was very encouraging & reassuring about my eyesight. Nothing could mean more to any of his patients--nothing!! I truly appreciated his sensitivity. I also caught a glimpse of Dr. Kim's sense of humor----which I really enjoyed. It's so important to have some levity when dealing with such a serious issue as potential blindness!!!!
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
I was able to ask him about scopalamine something that is recommended by my primary care and Dr. Kim knew what I was talking about; [redacted] I would like to be president of Dr Kim's fan club.
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
I am fortunate to have the very best provider and staff to take care of my vision needs.
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
One of the nurses was in the hallway complaining about the timeliness of another nurse and had raised her voice quite loudly Could hear her while waiting for doctor She was quit angry
- Reviewed on 6/29/2025
Excellent service!
- Reviewed on 6/26/2025
he is professional and explained my condition using the images taken during the testing prior to seeing him
- Reviewed on 6/26/2025
They were very professional. I was very, very happy with it. Eyes are a serious thing and they treated me with the utmost respect. It was great.
- Reviewed on 6/22/2025
Everyone was courteous and efficient.
- Reviewed on 6/20/2025
excellent.
- Reviewed on 6/20/2025
I was amazed by the service I received in every area. I really appreciated the willingness to serve and support me at the reception desk. In short, the entire staff was extremely helpful, and I felt very comfortable. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 6/19/2025
Was taken on time, was given time to ask questions and address concerns.
- Reviewed on 6/18/2025
Very nice doctor
- Reviewed on 6/18/2025
I feel I am getting the best possible care and the whole staff is very professional.
- Reviewed on 6/14/2025
Dr Kim is the best
- Reviewed on 6/14/2025
Dr. Kim is one of the top doctors at MEE and I really appreciate his care and expertise. Thanks!
- Reviewed on 6/13/2025
I have always had excellent service and excellent care.
- Reviewed on 6/12/2025
Everything was fine
- Reviewed on 6/11/2025
Dr. Kim is outstanding. He's personable, happy to answer any questions you may have, and explains things in a way that is easily understood. One of the best!!!
- Reviewed on 6/11/2025
Dr. Kim seems very knowledgeable but his "bedside manner" is rushed and a little rough around the edges. He remarks about the same interesting (relevant) things in my medical history every time I see him, even noting this most recent time "I'm sure people have said this to you before, I've probably said this to you before." When it's something related to the retinal surgeries that I've had at MEE, it shouldn't be a surprise to him every time he looks at my chart. Or at least have the re-surprise while reviewing my chart in your office prior to coming in the room to see me, so when you walk in the room I feel like you are informed about my history and what you need to look for during my visit. [redacted].
- Reviewed on 6/11/2025
Very good eye doctor
- Reviewed on 6/8/2025
excellent, professional
- Reviewed on 6/6/2025
He actually, he explains things very well. He's very optimistic. He's very interesting. He obviously cares. Everything positive.
- Reviewed on 6/5/2025
I'm very pleased that Dr Kim- treats me like a somewhat intelligent person. He never acts superior or haughty; and answers my questions in a professional and patient manner.
- Reviewed on 6/5/2025
thorough & highly skilled
- Reviewed on 6/5/2025
Very plessed
- Reviewed on 5/28/2025
Very caring and in tune with my concerns.
- Reviewed on 5/28/2025
VERY PROFESSIONAL
- Reviewed on 5/19/2025
I have been with Dr Leo Kim for over 10 years. He is very smart and caring and KNOWS ABOUT YOUR EYES. THANK YOU
- Reviewed on 5/18/2025
Dr. Leo Kim is consistently excellent.
- Reviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr. Kim and his whole entire staff are the most awesome, caring, remarkable office doctors. Everybody is really extremely, extremely, extremely very nice and patient. They attend to you at all times and never, ever gave us a problem. Always on time. Everything is just perfect.
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
Extremely clear in the manner Dr. Kim described my circumstances.
- Reviewed on 5/3/2025
So, the care that I received in my first at this practice with Dr. Kim was, even though it's a large teaching hospital, it was extremely personalized. And the nurses, the fellow that checked in on me, as well as the doctor, were extremely helpful. I heard from this group that I never heard from my long-term ophthalmologist. So it was not only personalized, but it was extremely thorough. And it was also kind and professional.
- Reviewed on 4/23/2025
Spent appropriate amount of time and explained my condition thoroughly.
- Reviewed on 4/16/2025
Dr. Kim is very professional and knowledgeable. He answered all my questions with a lot of patience. I would recommend him to family and friends. He saved my eyes.
- Reviewed on 4/16/2025
He was great, and emphasized that time was of the essence. He could have given me a bit more on after-surgery instructions (avoiding heavy physical exercise, etc.)
- Reviewed on 4/16/2025
Doctor, who is the best, is a very good person, an excellent doctor, he has helped me a lot and I continue with him, I have been with him for 9 years and my case was very dangerous, he helped me a lot, thank you.
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
I have been seeing Dr Kim for 3 years and I am always happy with the care hr and his team provide
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
Top Notch Extremely Great Truly Happy Dr Kim is my doctor
- Reviewed on 4/10/2025
very good
- Reviewed on 4/9/2025
Dr Kim addressed the retina detachment in my right eye several years ago, has followed up with another matter just a year ago. Me appointments with him are always marked by heightened professionalism, an extraordinary knowledge base and genuine empathy.
- Reviewed on 4/6/2025
I want to say that Dr. Leo Kim is an amazing doctor. Not only is he brilliant, but he has a very, very good bedside manner, if you will. He's very kind. He speaks in language that many people, you know, can clearly understand. He's very patient after he explains something on a multiple basis, but after each explanation, he asks, do you have any questions, any concerns? And he's very truthful and trustworthy. And I just don't have enough praise that I can say in words. I am very, very happy with Dr. Leo Kim. The person that came in before who took some tests or whatever, oh, actually she was on the computer.
- Reviewed on 4/2/2025
Excellent Dr I enjoy seeing him.
- Reviewed on 4/2/2025
I highly respect Dr. Kim's expertise. He was very personable on this visit which is very helpful and reassuring