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.
Treats:
Mass General Obstetrics & Gynecology at Mass General Waltham
52 Second Ave.
Suite 402
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 781-487-3860
Mass General Obstetrics and Gynecology
55 Fruit St.
Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care
Suite 4F
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-724-2229
Mass General Obstetrics & Gynecology at Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center (Danvers)
102-104 Endicott St.
Suite 304
Danvers, MA 01923
Phone: 978-882-6767
Medical Education
American Board Certifications
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This provider was wonderful. She explained everything ins way that I could understand. She has a great sense of humor which helps when dealing with this type of appointment. I would highly recommend her!
Great experience with a tough topic.
Very professional and knowledgeable excellent communication,compassionate,attentive excellent Dr
Dr. Kim is wonderful. I traveled from NH and ran into traffic delays and delays on the Red Line. This made me 30 minutes late, Dr. Kim still saw me and I had a great thorough visit. Dr. Kim was not upset with me because of my lateness and tried to reassure me that she understood the situation. Dr. Kim is a treasure!
I am more than happy and satisfied that Dr. Kim was my physician for my surgery and she's highly professional and extremely easy to talk to. She makes you feel very comfortable and again very thorough. Really thankful that I was able to have her as my doctor. She's excellent and a humongous asset to Mass General. Thank you. Thank you for giving me ... Read More
Very kind, knowledgeable and professional provider. So glad I found her.
Dr. Kim was very professional and personable. She completed my exam with care. I trust her expertise. [redacted]
I was seen for testing and a technician performed the test. There were no physicians or nurses involved. The tech was knowledgeable, thorough and professional.
Dr. Kim was excellent. Explained everything in a manner that I could understand, as well as the pros and cons. Also gave me specific information to research to assist in my decision-making.
Explained everything in detail. Explained all of the surgical procedures and what I should expect in recovery as well was absolutely thorough.