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Youngwu Kim

Youngwu Kim, MD

UrogynecologyFemale Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryGynecologic Surgery

Mass General Brigham

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Youngwu Kim

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.

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Clinic
    • 52 Second Avenue, Green Building, Suite 570, Waltham, MA 02451
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  2. Massachusetts General Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Program
    • 55 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 4th Floor, Suite 4E, Boston, MA 02114
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  3. Massachusetts General Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Program
    • 104 Endicott Street, Medical Office Building, Suite 304, Danvers, MA 01923
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Expertise

Education

  • 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, 2021

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid CT
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • WellSense
  • WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

139 ratings, 54 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 7/8/2026

    very through

  • Reviewed on 7/6/2026

    Thank you so much!

  • Reviewed on 7/6/2026

    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!

  • Reviewed on 7/1/2026

    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.

  • Reviewed on 6/28/2026

    The provider was amazing. So trustworthy and competent. Listened to and answered all my questions. Loved her

  • Reviewed on 6/27/2026

    Dr Kim is very caring and helped me was very pleased with visit

  • Reviewed on 6/27/2026

    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.

  • Reviewed on 6/27/2026

    I feel extremely confident that she is the best doctor I could have for my issues.

  • Reviewed on 6/22/2026

    Dr. YOUNGWU Kim was very professional and concerned. [redacted] I liked her.

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2026

    I felt that Dr. Kim was very caring and knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 6/7/2026

    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.

  • Reviewed on 6/8/2026

    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.

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2026

    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.

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2026

    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.

  • Reviewed on 6/3/2026

    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.

  • Reviewed on 5/24/2026

    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.

  • Reviewed on 4/28/2026

    Explained procedure very well. Took time to answer all questions.

  • Reviewed on 4/12/2026

    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.

  • Reviewed on 4/6/2026

    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!

  • Reviewed on 4/4/2026

    Excellent.

  • Reviewed on 4/5/2026

    She was great! Very knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 4/4/2026

    Dr Kim was very knowledgeable,explained things well and answered my questions.

  • Reviewed on 4/2/2026

    The provider was lovely, knowledgeable, comforting, gave excellent explanations. I think she was as good as doctors can get.

  • Reviewed on 4/1/2026

    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.

  • Reviewed on 3/30/2026

    Great provider

  • Reviewed on 3/23/2026

    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.

  • Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    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.

  • Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    She was knowledgeable, capable, and patient.

  • Reviewed on 3/7/2026

    Dr. Kim is an EXCELLENT doctor I would recommend to anyone.

  • Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    My provider was extremely knowledgeable re my health concerns and spoke in a manner so I could follow all she was saying.

  • Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    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.

  • Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Dr. Kim is very compassionate. She is easy to talk with.

  • Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    Dr. Kim is very professional. She has a bubbly personality and is very attentive. There need to be more doctors like her.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    The medical tech that performed the procedure was excellent. Very good customer service, explained everything. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    She was helpful and respected me enough to explain things in great detail. It was appreciated!

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    I really like this provider and would recommend her to a friend.

  • Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    It was excellent

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    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.

  • Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    Dr.Kim is incredibly kind and knowledgeable. My appointment with her was one of the most pleasant medical interaction I've ever had.

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Dr Kim was very knowledgeable and warm. I felt very comfortable in her care.

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Dr. Kim listened to what I had to say and was very thorough.

  • Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Dr Kim provided excellent care. She is extremely knowledgeable, very caring, open to communication, great bedside manner. My appt was more than I expected!

  • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Dr. Kim was very attentive and caring. Would definitely recommend her to anyone!!

  • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    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.

  • Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    Dr Kim was a delight. She made me feel comfortable and answered all my questions.

  • Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    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.

  • Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    Appreciated the quality of the interaction; caring and professional. Feeling confident moving forward with surgery-

  • Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    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.

  • Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    The provider recognized me as an individual and related to me as such.

  • Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Dr. Kim was engaging, informative and patient. Glad I am now her patient.

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    It was refreshing to be seen by a doctor on time!

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Dr. Kim was very eager to come up with a plan we both felt comfortable with addressing my issue.

  • Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    Not much more to add I was very comfortable and the doctor was reassuring with any of her comments or suggestions