Irene Kim

Irene Kim, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She practices pediatric neurosurgery at Children's Wisconsin locations in Milwaukee and Neenah, focusing on brain tumors, spine tumors, epilepsy, spina bifida, and vascular diseases. Her clinical programs include the Pediatric Brain Tumor Clinic and Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery. Board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, Dr. Kim emphasizes team-based care for children and families.

• Education:
  • MD: Duke University School of Medicine (2009)
  • Neurological Surgery Residency: New York University Langone Medical Center (2009–2016)
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship: University of Alabama at Birmingham (2016–2017)

Dr. Kim’s research interests span pediatric neurosurgical conditions, including hydrocephalus management during pandemics, epilepsy surgery techniques, and outcomes in traumatic brain injury. Her work integrates clinical advancements with quality improvement initiatives, such as the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network-Quality (HCRNq). She has contributed to studies on spina bifida trends, awake craniotomy efficacy, and MRI-guided therapies.

Her recent publications highlight trends in pediatric neurosurgery, including infection prevention protocols, neuroprognostication accuracy, and the impact of temporal lobe anatomy on epilepsy patterns. Dr. Kim has received awards for her research, including the 2017 Third World Congress on Spina Bifida Research & Care Presentation Award.

Collaborations with institutions like HCRNq and multidisciplinary teams underscore her commitment to improving care through innovation and evidence-based practices.