Dr. Sang Kim

Biography

Sang Taek Kim, MD, PhD, is a rheumatologist specializing in the care of patients with autoimmune conditions that affect joints, muscles, bones, and organs. He treats conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, and vasculitis. Dr. Kim offers a range of therapies aimed at relieving pain, reducing inflammation, and improving mobility and quality of life. He is particularly experienced in managing rheumatology patients with preexisting and coexisting cancers. His research focuses on cancer immunotherapy and the immune-related adverse events (irAEs) that can arise, investigating the optimal strategies for managing these complications to ensure the efficacy of cancer treatments. Dr. Kim completed his medical training at Yonsei University College of Medicine in South Korea, followed by internal medicine training at Mount Sinai Hospital and a rheumatology fellowship at Yale School of Medicine.

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