Care Philosophy
Harry Kim, M.D., M.S.“I understand that many families come to us feeling worried and overwhelmed, often after a long search for answers. My first priority is to listen carefully, explain the diagnosis and treatment options in clear, understandable terms, and answer every question honestly using the best available evidence. I partner with families to develop a personalized care plan that reflects their child’s unique situation, with the shared goal of helping every child achieve the best possible outcome.”
About
Harry Kim, M.D., M.S., is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Scottish Rite for Children, where he also serves as director of the Center for Excellence in Hip. Additionally, he is a professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Dr. Kim treats a range of complex hip conditions including Perthes disease, developmental hip dysplasia and slipped capital femoral epiphysis. He is recognized for his expertise in pediatric and adolescent hip preservation, helping improve mobility for children through advanced surgical and nonsurgical care.
He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters focused on pediatric hip disorders, particularly Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, hip preservation and developmental dysplasia of the hip. He has delivered national and international presentations, helping advance research, treatment techniques and physician education in pediatric hip care around the world.
Dr. Kim’s professional affiliations include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, International Perthes Study Group, the Orthopaedic Research Society and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Marianopolis College in Montreal, Quebec, and a graduate degree from the University of Toronto, before earning his medical degree from McGill University Medical School in Montreal, Quebec. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Toronto, followed by a pediatric orthopedic surgery fellowship at The Hospital for Sick Children.
Dr. Kim is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. With more than 30 years of experience in medicine, his leadership extends across clinical care, research and surgical education. His goal is to advance hip preservation techniques that help children improve mobility, while supporting Scottish Rite’s commitment to giving children back their childhood.
Publications
Academic Appointment
Professor, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
