Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
“I was inspired to become an eye surgeon as a premed student, when I observed patients undergoing periocular reconstruction after Mohs surgery for skin cancer. I was struck by how profoundly these surgeries transformed patients’ lives—restoring appearance while protecting vision. I am privileged to provide care that brings together state-of-the-art technology and meticulous surgery to preserve an organ as vital as the eye while enhancing the function and aesthetics of the periocular region.”
Dr. Diana Kim is a board-certified ophthalmologist with specialized fellowship training in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. She is committed to delivering advanced, patient-centered care with expertise in functional and cosmetic eyelid surgery, lacrimal disorders, facial reconstruction, and orbital tumor management.
Dr. Kim earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. She completed her internship at Jefferson Abington Hospital, followed by her ophthalmology residency at the prestigious Scheie Eye Institute of the University of Pennsylvania from 2019 to 2022. In 2022, she was appointed Chief Resident and was on faculty at the University of Pennsylvania, where she led resident education while delivering comprehensive ophthalmic care.
She subsequently completed a highly selective two-year fellowship in oculoplastic and orbital surgery, accredited by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS), at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania from 2023 to 2025. There, she gained extensive experience in both adult and pediatric oculofacial surgery, managing complex cases involving the eyelids, orbit, and surrounding facial structures.
An accomplished academic clinician, Dr. Kim has authored dozens of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. She has presented nationally on topics including periocular oncology, orbital disease, and surgical outcomes. She has been awarded highly competitive research grants to better understand craniofacial development following surgical intervention.
With a warm and attentive approach, Dr. Kim partners with her patients to provide personalized and advanced surgical solutions that enhance vision, comfort, and appearance.
