Surgeon Spotlight - Dr. Peter Kim

At Boston Bone and Joint Institute (BBJI), we're proud to have such a diverse and talented group of doctors who truly care about their patients. Each one brings a unique set of skills and experiences, but they all share the same mission: to provide compassionate, comprehensive, and cutting-edge care to you and your family. We invite you to come meet our doctors and experience the difference for yourself!

Meet Dr. Peter Kim

A nationally respected hand and upper extremity specialist, Dr. Peter Kim brings unmatched expertise and a deep commitment to patient-centered care at BBJI. With advanced training in both plastic and orthopedic surgery, Dr. Kim treats a wide range of conditions, from sports injuries and fractures to complex nerve compressions and microsurgical reconstructions.

Whether you’re an athlete, a working professional, or a patient dealing with chronic pain, Dr. Kim’s approach is rooted in one goal: restoring function and improving quality of life.

Advanced Expertise in Upper Extremity Care

Dr. Kim specializes in:

• Sports-related injuries of the hand and wrist

  
  

• Fractures and traumatic injuries

  
  

• Arthritis, including wrist osteoarthritis

  
  

• Dupuytren's disease

  
  

• Peripheral nerve compression, such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery

  
  

• Trigger Finger and other tendon disorders

  
  

• Complex microsurgical reconstruction

His clinical reach extends well beyond Boston, with patients traveling from all across New England to seek his care. Dr. Kim performs the full spectrum of upper extremity procedures, combining surgical precision with an individualized approach to healing.

Leader, Educator, and Innovator

Dr. Kim spent 12 years on the Beth Israel Deaconess/Harvard Hand Surgery faculty, and he now serves as an Assistant Professor at Tufts University. As part of the Tufts Hand Fellowship faculty, he continues to mentor and train rising surgeons, while remaining active in advancing new techniques and innovations in upper extremity care.

His dual roles as educator and clinician reflect his passion for combining evidence-based medicine with cutting-edge treatment options that deliver real results for patients.

He Understands the Athlete in You

An avid golfer and workout enthusiast, Dr. Kim knows firsthand the physical demands that sports like golf place on the hands and wrists. This personal connection gives him unique insight into sports-related injuries and performance-based recovery. He works closely with athletes to tailor treatment plans that support both healing and return-to-play goals.

Now Accepting New Patients

Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients at BBJI and works with many major insurance providers, including Cigna, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare. Whether you’re struggling with a nagging hand condition, nerve compression, or a recent injury, you’ll be in expert hands.

Experience the difference at Boston Bone and Joint Institute, where leading specialists like Dr. Peter Kim are helping patients move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free.