Billy J. Kim, MD, FACS
Vascular Surgery
Dr. Billy Kim
Board Certified Vascular Surgeon
Board Certified General Surgeon
Meet Dr. Kim
CLINIC LOCATIONS
SUMMIT CLINIC
3901 Central Pike | Suite 555
Hermitage, TN 37076
TEL 615.874.9667 FAX 615.871.9682
Mon – Fri 7:30am – 4:30pm
VEIN CENTRE
660 South Mt. Juliet Rd | Suite 211
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
TEL 15.932.8346 FAX 615.288.2538
Mon – Fri 7:30am – 4:30pm
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
St. Thomas Midtown Hospital
Centennial Medical Center
Skyline Medical Center
Summit Medical Center
Summit Surgery Center
VASCULAR PROCEDURES
Aortobifemoral Surgery
Arteriogram
Awake Carotid Endarterectomy
Carotid Artery Stent
Dialysis Access Surgery
Dialysis Shunt Insertion/Removal
Endovenous Laser Ablation
General Surgery
Hybrid Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Lower Extremity Amputation
Mesenteric Aneurysms and Occlusive Disease
Open Procedures
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port-A-Cath Insertion/Removal
Reflux Vein Closure
Revascularization Surgery
Thoracic Debranching for Arch Aneurysmal Disease
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair
Upper Extremity Endovascular
Vascular Surgery
Venous Disease
Wound Care
ENDOVASCULAR
Endovascular Intervention
Endovascular Surgery
Endovascular Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair
VEIN TREATMENTS
Radiofrequency Ablation
Sclerotherapy
Spider Vein Treatment
Varicose Vein Treatment
Mesenteric Ischemia
Phlebectomy of Varicose Veins
Sclerotherapy
Spine Exposure
TEVAR
Type B Aortic Dissections
Varicose Vein Treatment
Vascular Surgery
Venous Stent
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School:
San Antonio, TX
Internship:
Dallas, TX
Residency:
Dallas, TX
Fellowship:
New York, NY
Professional SOCIETIES:
Fellow Society for Vascular Surgery
American Venous Forum
The TCAR Procedure: TransCarotid Artery Revascularization
TCAR - A New, Less-invasive Procedure For Patients At Risk Of A Stroke Recently at The Surgical Clinic, we began offering a new procedure for our patients who showed signs of a stroke. Many have experienced the benefits of this less invasive carotid artery treatment....
Varicose Veins: Frequently Asked Questions
Millions of Americans suffer from varicose veins. Varicose veins are unsightly, painful, and can disrupt your body's ability to circulate blood effectively. If you have a diagnosis of varicose veins, you may have questions. Here are a few answers to frequently asked...
Should You Get Screened for PAD?
Every year, the beginning of September marks the beginning of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month. As you can tell by the name, the goal of this month is to raise awareness for PAD and encourage anyone at risk to get screened for PAD. Now, if you don’t...
PAD Awareness: What You Need to Know
Overview - PAD Awareness The first step for increased PAD awareness is understanding the disease. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common circulatory disease in which fatty plaque builds up in the arteries causing the reduction of blood flow to your head, organs,...
Robotic Surgery Treatment at The Surgical Clinic
515 StoneCrest Pkwy | Suite 230 Smyrna, TN 37167 TEL 615.223.9935 FAX 615.891.5046Robotic Surgery in TennesseeWe provide advanced surgical techniques with the utility of the robot at TriStar Health (StoneCrest).What is robotic surgery?It’s a form of minimally invasive...
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Treatment and Prevention
What are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms? Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are blood-filled balloon-like bulges that grow slowly over time. AAA's in particular, happen in a part of your aorta that runs through your abdomen. The aorta is the largest artery in your body. Its...
Vein Pain: Solutions for Varicose Veins
Many people don't associate veins with pain, but when you develop varicose veins, you live with daily discomfort. Varicose veins are not just a cosmetic problem; they can cause swelling, dangerous blood clots, inflammation, and even ulcers under the skin. As a result,...
Peripheral Arterial Disease: A Disorder Worth Knowing More About
Learn About Peripheral Arterial Disease Peripheral arterial disease, also known as peripheral artery disease (PAD), refers to clogged blood vessels in the legs and arms. This disease affects approximately 10 million American adults age 50 and older. However, not all...
Peripheral Arterial Disease is Leg Pain Not to Ignore
Dr. Billy Kim, a Vascular Surgeon with The Surgical Clinic, treats patients experiencing Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). Statistics indicate that 14-20% of adults in the developed world have a chronic lack of blood flow to the legs. This blood flow impediment comes...