Dr. Kim has been recognized with several prestigious accolades, including the 2016 Physicians for Human Rights National Leadership Award and the SUNY Upstate Medical University Citizen’s Award in 2015 and 2016 for her community service. In 2020, she received the Teaching Award from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, honoring her excellence in medical education and mentorship.
Dr. Diane Kim
Originally from New York, she takes great pride in serving her local community. With a vibrant spirit and a passion for her profession, she delivers compassionate, family-centered, evidence-based care by building trusting and empowering partnerships with families. She believes that an active lifestyle is particularly important for children.
About Dr. Diane Kim
Education
Her expertise with an MS and an MPH in Global Health from Boston University, aligning her passion for both science and public health. This educational journey culminated in a medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University and a pediatrics residency at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore in the Bronx, where she trained under some of New York’s top pediatricians. read more
Leadership
Dr. Kim has demonstrated strong leadership throughout her career, serving as the Founder and President of the Physicians for Human Rights SUNY Upstate Chapter from 2014 to 2016. She also contributed as a Board Member on the Physicians for Human Rights Student Advisor Board from 2015 to 2018. In addition, she founded and led the Refugee and Immigrant Self-Empowerment (RISE) Women’s Art Therapy Program, further showcasing her commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and promoting health equity. read more
Experience
Driven by a passion for global health, Dr. Kim pursued medicine with a focus on underserved communities, conducting evaluations and founding an art-based mental health program for women and girls. She further expanded her skills at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Emergency Department, widely regarded as one of the top hospitals in the country, treating a wide range of pediatric conditions, from routine ailments to severe traumas. Her diverse experiences have prepared her to provide well-rounded, compassionate care to all. read more
Accolades
Interests
Outside of work, Dr. Kim enjoys dancing, mainly in musical theater and jazz styles, but also in contemporary, hip-hop, salsa, and Latin fusion often found at Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center. She’s an avid traveler who loves exploring new cultures and landscapes, from jungle hikes overlooking beaches to scuba diving with sharks.
Philosophy
Dr. Kim’s philosophy emphasizes a holistic approach to pediatric care, nurturing both the child and their family. While medical knowledge forms a foundation, true healing in pediatrics means considering the child’s emotional well-being, family dynamics, social environment, and stressors. Health promotion, especially in children, involves more than physical care—it includes supporting the mind, relationships, and resilience.
She delivers compassionate, family-centered, evidence-based care by building trusting and empowering partnerships with families.
Dr. Kim holds an MS and an MPH in Global Health from Boston University and earned her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University.
She founded and served as President of the Physicians for Human Rights SUNY Upstate Chapter and founded the RISE Women’s Art Therapy Program.
She expanded her skills at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Emergency Department, treating a wide range of pediatric conditions.
She received the 2016 Physicians for Human Rights National Leadership Award and the SUNY Upstate Medical University Citizen’s Award in 2015 and 2016.
She enjoys dancing in various styles and is an avid traveler who loves exploring new cultures and landscapes.
Yes, Dr. Kim is currently accepting new pediatric Members at Baker Health.
She believes that an active lifestyle is particularly important for children and incorporates this philosophy into her care.
She emphasizes that true healing in pediatrics means considering the child’s emotional well-being, family dynamics, social environment, and stressors.
To schedule an appointment, please contact Baker Health directly. Dr. Kim is eager to partner with you in your child’s health journey.
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