M.D., M.H.S.
Surgical Oncologist
Medical Doctorate, Penn State College of Medicine
General Surgery - Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Bradford Kim, M.D., M.H.S., is a surgical oncologist with expertise in treating a wide range of cancers using both conventional and robotic-assisted techniques. Dr. Kim chose to pursue a career in medicine after experiencing the loss of close family members to serious illness during his youth. This personal history has shaped his belief that effective cancer care is built on a collaborative relationship between doctor and patient and a personalized approach to care that is tailored to each individual's unique needs.
As a surgical oncologist, Dr. Kim focuses on managing complex cancers affecting the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, stomach, intestines and retroperitoneal region, as well as cancers that have spread within the abdominal cavity. He is skilled in both traditional open surgery and advanced minimally invasive techniques, including procedures such as robotic hepatectomy, pancreatectomy, gastrectomy, cytoreductive surgery and the use of heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy. These approaches often result in less postoperative discomfort and quicker recovery for patients.
Dr. Kim completed fellowships in both hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery and complex general surgical oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, before joining City of Hope in 2022. A physician-scholar with more than 50 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Kim’s research interests lie in supporting patients’ wellbeing through tailored fitness and nutrition interventions to improve treatment outcomes and survivorship. He is also a member of professional organizations including the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Kim is an avid weightlifting coach and competitor who has competed at the national level and led his team to four under-25 national championships.