I was spoiled as the youngest child.
Sharing didnāt come naturally.
When I graduated medical school,
I was deep in debt.
When I got out of debt,
I was catching up.
When I became partner,
the house needed work.
There was always an excuse.
Starting a new practice has reset a lot.
Back in debt, excuses come easy again.
But Iām trying to be more intentional with what we have.
And stay grounded even when things feel tight.
Hopefully my kids can see that you donāt need abundance to be kind.
Thank you Jenna Malsbary and Austin Young Lawyers (AYLA) for creating a space to give.
Even in a small way, it meant a lot to be part of it.
11/21/2025
One night while on call at Mass General, I was asked to help with a late ortho case.
When I walked into the OR, I saw one of the department chairs managing the case alone.
I asked why he was there overnight for a routine case.
He told me, āthereās always more to learn.ā
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Cadaver labs are usually for younger docs learning new techniques.
I recently attended one for a spinal procedure Iāve done countless times.
It gave me a chance to reflect with a few emerging fellows on the work we do.
A reminder to be kind to yourself as you navigate the corporate world.
Weāre all learning as we go.
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Medicine keeps changing.
Our patients keep changing.
And we owe it to them to keep growing.
Because while experience grounds us,
Thereās always more to learn.
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11/12/2025
What started as a simple step is finding its path.
Iām humbled by those whoāve trusted me to care for their friends/family, clients, and neighbors.
Looking for another to help us keep up!
Know anyone interested?
Please share.
Christmas š is my favorite time of year. Many of my best memories, both from my childhood and now with my own kiddos, are tied to the holidays. Unfortunately, many children involved with Child Protective Services donāt get to experience those same joys.
Please consider supporting Partnerships for Children through donations, gifts, or volunteering with their Holiday Wishes program and other causes.
Thank you Austin Young Lawyers (AYLA) for leading such a meaningful effort.
10/25/2025
The world is small š
Catching up with old friends always reminds me of how far weāve come.
Grateful for these brothers
and the storms weāve weathered together.
Inspired by the unique paths each of us is forging.
Onward, for all of us.
Had a wonderful time supporting Ascension Setonās Adaptive and Inclusive Trunk or Treat this year. Amazing to see so many strong kiddos with smiles on their faces.
10/16/2025
Did you know today is National Bossā Day?
I sure didnāt.
But I do now!
Sometimes the purpose isnāt in the task,
but in the hands that share it.
Thank you to my wonderful staff for the kind reminder.
09/20/2025
Grow or die.
Last six months,
Iāve spent more time shaking hands
than injecting spines.
While medicine is still the summit,
networking has become the climb.
And with it comes a quiet weight:
If youāre not moving forward,
youāre falling behind.
Private practice is relentless.
Meetings overshadowing hobbies, dinners, bedtime stories.
Events stretching late into the evening.
But cut yourself some slack.
The work will still be there tomorrow.
Find small ways to catch your breath.
Even if itās late-night junk food and 90ās sitcoms.
Good job today, David.
See you tomorrow.
09/09/2025
How does small business become big business?
I used to think it was always about selling.
Today I double-booked two networking events.
And of course on opposite sides of town.
(Thank you, Austin traffic!)
First stop:
Verena Senior Living Community in Leander.
These residents living their best lives.
Daily happy hour at 4p.
Was asked at least 5x how to cure the āpainā of an ex-wife.
We laughed, swapped stories about quirky collections and unexpected adventures.
No lectures.
Barely talked about the practice.
Next stop:
Travis County Medical Societyās New Members Mixer in South Austin.
Mingled with college students and future doctors.
Had a meaningful talk about physician wellness.
And the power of supporting one another.
Talked more about life than leads.
No agendas.
Pitching to medical students felt out of place.
May not get a single referral from either event.
And thatās okay.
Sometimes the win isnāt business.
Sometimes the win is community.
[Thanks to Robyn Booth and Chantel Pearson for always building community]
07/31/2025
Starting out with very few patients is scary.
On slow days, I answer the phones just to feel like Iām providing care.
I joke with my wife that the referrals have dried up.
Time to pack it up, sell the house!
But thereās an upside: I get more time with patients.
And something unexpected happens.
Patients apologize for talking too much.
They cut themselves off mid-story.
They assume Iām in a rush.
Meanwhile, I just spent the past two hours troubleshooting a printer jam that didnāt exist.
Trust me, talking with patients can be therapeutic for me too.
Somewhere along the way,
medicine became stiff and transactional.
Sometimes, people need rapport more than refills.
One day (maybe), I wonāt have as much time.
But for now, Iām reminded that presence can be its own kind of medicine.
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This is Dr. Kim.
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Dr. David Kim is an award-winning, double board-certified, Harvard-trained pain management physician and anesthesiologist. He completed both his residency and fellowship at Harvard University, attending the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital (ranked the #1 hospital in the nation by US News & World Report) followed by fellowship at Brigham and Womenās Hospital (ranked the #1 pain fellowship in the country by the American Pain Society and the American Academy of Pain Medicine). He holds three separate Ivy League Degrees, as well as a Masterās Degree and a Doctorate Degree.
While at Harvard, Dr. Kim also worked as a consultant for healthcare ventures in opioid risk stratification with the goal of mitigating societal opioid burden and establishing national standards for pain excellence.
Dr. Kim is a comprehensive pain management specialist, which means he treats all kinds of pain conditions including neck/back pain, spinal stenosis, disc herniations, joint pain, headaches/migraines, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome, and pain after spine surgery (eg. discectomies, fusions, etc.). He utilizes cutting-edge techniques such as ultrasonography, regenerative medicine, nerve ablation, kyphoplasty, peripheral nerve stimulation, spinal cord stimulation, and minimally-invasive spinal procedures. He is also skilled in interventional therapies for cancer/palliative care.
His clinical approach is founded on doing what is right for the patient, as if he is treating a friend, colleague, or loved one. He designs customized treatment plans not only to decrease pain, but to recover function and ability.
Dr. Kim was born and raised in Denver but traveled all over the country for medical training (Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston, Cambridge). He currently resides in Austin with his wife, two young sons, and Puerto Rican rescue dog named Charlie. He is an avid basketball and Denver Broncos fan and in his spare time enjoys playing golf and exploring new local food spots with his family.