Education:

Dr. Heather N. Kim, O.D. is a Southern California native who graduated from the University of California At San Diego with a BS in Biology. She continued her education at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University.

She joined RMEC to be part of a clinic that fostered growing relationships with patients and particularly enjoys taking care of the whole family from children to grandparents. She is proud that many RMEC patients place their trust in their doctors and staff for years. She values being a part of a clinic that invests in long-term relationships.

Dr. Kim also likes discussing interesting cases with colleagues through the regional, multi-care center model. She is heartened to know she can refer patients to specialists within RMEC and also discuss new types of treatments available.

Specialties:

Dr. Kim specializes in primary care, contact lenses, ocular disease and pediatrics. Her favorite opportunity is treat complete family needs for grandparents, parents, and children.

Memberships:

• Colorado Optometric Association

Lifestyle:

She and her husband Philip have a young son and two rambunctious dogs who all love exploring different alpine lakes, enjoying the ever-present Colorado sunshine, and soaking in any number of the hot springs in the area.

When not hiking or biking on the trail, she also enjoys experimenting with new recipes, especially Korean foods that she grew up eating. She is attracted to Southern Colorado because of its plentiful access to nature and all four seasons, especially fall.