Dr Margaret Kim
MBBS, BDS, MEng, FRACDS (OMS)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr Margaret Kim is an Australian-trained Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with dual qualifications in Dentistry and Medicine and extensive experience across the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Raised on Sydney’s North Shore, Dr Kim graduated from the University of Sydney with a degree in Dentistry and completed her Dental Primary Examinations with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 2004. Her interest in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery led her to pursue medical training at the University of Queensland, where she graduated with her MBBS in 2010. She was also awarded a Master of Engineering by Research from the Queensland University of Technology.
Dr Kim gained broad clinical experience across a range of hospital-based specialties, including Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Anaesthetics, Head and Neck Oncology and General Surgery. She held positions at the Royal Brisbane Hospital, Gold Coast Hospital and Canberra Hospital, where she worked as a General Surgery Registrar — experience that gave her a strong foundation in the assessment and management of complex and medically challenging patients.
Dr Kim completed her advanced specialist training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery through the NSW/ACT training programme, working at Westmead Hospital in Sydney, John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle and at The Canberra Hospital. She was awarded her specialist qualification, FRACDS (OMS) by the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.
Dr Kim’s clinical practice encompasses the core scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Her dual medical and dental qualifications give her particular strength in the assessment and management of patients with complex medical backgrounds, and she is valued for her careful, thorough approach to diagnosis. She brings a broad surgical skill set and sound clinical judgement to the full range of oral and maxillofacial surgical care.
Dr Kim is known for her gentle, calm and compassionate manner. She takes time to ensure that every patient feels informed, supported and reassured throughout their care.