Tom Kim (physician)
| Tom Kim | |
| Hangul | 김유근 |
|---|---|
| RR | Gim Yugeun |
| MR | Kim Yugŭn |
Kim Yu-geun (Korean: 김유근; December 1944 – January 16, 2026), known as Tom Kim, was a Korean-American physician who ran a free clinic called the Free Medical Clinic of America for the poor. In 2010, he received the Order of Civil Merit from the South Korean government.[1]
Life and career
Kim was born in North Korea in December 1944,[2] but moved to South Korea with his family in 1951, when he was six years old. He later moved to the United States.
Kim died on January 16, 2026, at the age of 81.[3]
Bibliography
- Five Fingers: The Story of the Free Medical Clinic of America[4]
Awards
References
- ^ Chun Sung-woo (1 November 2010). "Korean American doctor receives highest order". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
- ^ Bohle, Ashley (1 October 2019). "The Free Medical Clinic founder set to retire". WVLT8. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ^ Riley, Sarah (17 January 2026). "Dr. Tom Kim, Knoxville doctor and founder of free clinics, has died". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ^ Christian doctor serves others and documents clinic's success March 31, 2010 Knoxville News Sentinel
- ^ Dr. Tom Kim receives prestigious award from South Korea Oct 28, 2010 WBIR-TV Knoxville
- ^ Dr. Tom Kim, Coal Creek volunteer, receives Anderson County Hero Award