DaeHee Kim, MD

DaeHee Kim, MD

Interventional Radiologist

Daehee Kim, MD, is an interventional radiologist who uses the latest minimally invasive techniques and technology to treat patients with cancer. Prior to joining the Lifespan Cancer Institute, Dr. Kim was with the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, where he specialized in the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma and melanoma.

At Lifespan, Dr. Kim works on all types of cancer and tumors including liver, lung, colon, and gynecologic cancer in addition to his prior expertise in rare tumors such as desmoid tumor.  He also specializes in many complex cancer-associated diseases, for example, deep vein thrombosis (blood clots) and lymphatic disorder.

Dr. Kim’s research focuses on the novel treatment options for rare tumors and the synergy between interventional radiology and immunotherapy.

Dr. Kim is a two-time recipient of the Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award from the Radiological Society of North America Research and Education Foundation, which he received in 2017 and 2018. Dr. Kim earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 

He completed his residency in diagnostic radiology at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Massachusetts and his fellowship in vascular and interventional radiology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/ Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Dr. Kim is fluent in Korean.

Locations

Primary

Rhode Island Medical Imaging, Rhode Island Hospital
Rhode Island Hospital Main Building/Zecchino Pavillion (directions)
593 Eddy Street, 3rd Floor
Providence, RI 02903

Education

  • Medical School:  University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Internship:  ICAHN School of Medicine Mount Sinai
  • Residency:  Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
  • Fellowship:  NY Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center