Brian Y. Kim
Elliott W. Shipman Professor of Ophthalmology
Director, Clinical Research, Ophthalmology
Director, Specialty Advising, Ophthalmology
- M.D., St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
- B.A., Amherst College, Amherst, MA
- Internship, Forest Park Hospital, St. Louis University Hospitals, St. Louis, MO
- Residency, Ophthalmology, Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
- Fellowship, Vitreoretinal Surgery, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Department of Surgery
Department of Ophthalmology
Areas of expertise
research concentrates specifically on conditions such as age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular diseases.
BIO
Dr Kim is the Elliot W. Shipman Professor of Ophthalmology and serves as the Head of Ophthalmology and Director of Clinical Research. He holds dual appointments at the Larner College of Medicine and University of Vermont Health. His clinical and research interests focus specifically on the retina and vitreous. In addition to being a reviewer for multiple international ophthalmic journals, he fulfils leadership roles in local, regional and national ophthalmologic organizations. Beyond his clinical responsibilities, Dr Kim is heavily involved in research focusing on the retina and vitreous. He has been principal or co-investigator for numerous clinical trials. His research concentrates specifically on conditions such as age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular diseases.
Publications
Awards and Achievements
- 2026 Ben Goodfellow Award, American Board of Ophthalmology
- 2023 Distinguished Contributor Award, American Society of Retina Specialists
- 2023 Dean's Faculty Award for Professionalism, Larner College of Medicine
- 2018, 2011 Distinguished Service Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Academic Appointments
- Associate Professor, Division of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, The Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2013-Present)
- Assistant Professor, Division of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2006-2013)
Bio
Dr Kim is the Elliot W. Shipman Professor of Ophthalmology and serves as the Head of Ophthalmology and Director of Clinical Research. He holds dual appointments at the Larner College of Medicine and University of Vermont Health. His clinical and research interests focus specifically on the retina and vitreous. In addition to being a reviewer for multiple international ophthalmic journals, he fulfils leadership roles in local, regional and national ophthalmologic organizations. Beyond his clinical responsibilities, Dr Kim is heavily involved in research focusing on the retina and vitreous. He has been principal or co-investigator for numerous clinical trials. His research concentrates specifically on conditions such as age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular diseases.
Publications
Awards and Achievements
- 2026 Ben Goodfellow Award, American Board of Ophthalmology
- 2023 Distinguished Contributor Award, American Society of Retina Specialists
- 2023 Dean's Faculty Award for Professionalism, Larner College of Medicine
- 2018, 2011 Distinguished Service Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Academic Appointments
- Associate Professor, Division of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, The Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2013-Present)
- Assistant Professor, Division of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2006-2013)
Select Publications
- Kim BY, Smith SD, Kaiser PK; Optical Coherence Tomographic Patterns of Diabetic Macular Edema. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2006; Sep 142(3); 405-12
- Moshfeghi DM, Kim BY, Kaiser PK, Sears JE, Smith SD. Appositional suprachoroidal hemorrhage: a case-control study. American Journal of Ophthalmology, 2004 December; 138 (6); 959-963.