Dr. Aaliyah Riccardi, MD
David W. Kim, MD
San Francisco, CA
Cosmetic Surgery
- Virtual consults for out-of-town patients
- On-site parking at the office
- Virtual consults
- Financing available
What David W. Kim, MD offers
David W. Kim, MD is a plastic surgery practice in San Francisco, California. It has published 13 before-and-after results on Afters: 6 facelift, 4 eyelid surgery and 3 rhinoplasty.
Its surgeons are Dr. David Kim and Dr. Aaliyah Riccardi. Consultations are offered in person and virtually, and financing is available through CareCredit and PatientFi.
Dr. Aaliyah Riccardi, MD
Dr. Riccardi earned her medical degree at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and completed an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (graduated June 2026). She is in a one-year aesthetic facial plastic surgery fellowship with Dr. David W. Kim and Dr. Jill Hessler. Her clinical interests are facial rejuvenation, aesthetic and functional rhinoplasty, neurotoxins and dermal fillers.
Facial plastic surgeon
Board certified
Dr. Kim trained at UC San Diego School of Medicine (MD, 1996) and its otolaryngology residency (1997-2002), then completed a facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He was chief of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at UCSF from 2003 to 2009. He focuses on rhinoplasty, including revision and functional rhinoplasty, plus facelift, eyelid and other facial surgery. He serves as Western Region Director of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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About David W. Kim, MD
David W. Kim’s practice is located in San Francisco’s North Embarcadero district. It focuses on facial plastic surgery, including primary and revision rhinoplasty, and offers nonsurgical aesthetic treatments.
What to know
- In person & virtual consultations
- FinancingCareCredit, PatientFi
- Surgery at Office procedures at 55 Francisco St; surgery at Greenbrae Surgery Center and NorCal Plastic Surgery Center (Marin County)
Where it is
Hours
- Mon–Thu
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Fri
- 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
Reviews
79 Google reviews
“I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. David Kim and his incredible team! Before choosing Dr. Kim, I interviewed at least 10 different surgeons, and what made him stand out was not just his expertise, but his remarkable humility. Despite his vast experience and accomplishments in the field, he never once came across as arrogant or self-important, something I unfortunately encountered with other surgeons. He is incredibly calm, grounded, humble, and genuinely kind. There is something so peaceful about his presence that immediately gave me a tremendous sense of comfort and confidence. I had my septoplasty and rhinoplasty just a week ago, and throughout the entire process, he has been exceptionally patient and reassuring. I must have asked him the same questions over and over again, and not once did he make me feel rushed or uncomfortable. He always took the time to listen, explain, and reassure me with genuine care. His staff is equally wonderful! Everyone has been amazing, but I especially want to recognize Amy. She is incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, warm, and truly exceptional at what she does. Having someone like her guide you through the experience makes all the difference. I’m only one week into my recovery, but I already feel so grateful to have chosen Dr. Kim. Finding a surgeon with exceptional expertise is important, but finding one who combines that expertise with such humility, patience, and a calming presence is something truly special. Thank you, Dr. Kim, Amy, and the entire team, for making what could have been an intimidating experience feel so positive, peaceful, and reassuring. I couldn’t have asked for a better team! ❤️”
“I had such a great experience with Dr. Kim and his team. I absolutely love my nose — it looks so natural and still feels like me, which was exactly what I wanted. Dr. Kim really listened to what I was looking for and never made me feel pressured or pushed toward anything. He was kind, attentive, and made me feel like I was in really good hands throughout the entire process. His staff was also wonderful and incredibly supportive before and after surgery. I’m so happy with my results and would absolutely recommend Dr. Kim to anyone looking for a natural result and a surgeon who genuinely listens to you.”
“Exceptional experience with Dr. David Kim and his team! I had a septorhinoplasty and, after a difficult surgical experience several years ago, I was understandably nervous. From my first consultation through recovery, Dr. Kim and his team were compassionate, attentive, and supportive. I am incredibly happy with my results—not only does my nose look beautiful, but for the first time in my life, I can finally breathe properly. Dr. Kim is an exceptional surgeon, a meticulous craftsman, and truly an artist. His ability to combine function and aesthetics is remarkable. I am so grateful for the care I received and would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Kim to anyone considering septorhinoplasty. Muchas Gracias Dr. Kim & TEAM”
“I came into this process with a very specific, granular list of what I wanted to achieve and what I wanted to avoid (perhaps on the extreme end of in the details because this was not my first rhinoplasty and I wanted everything to go smoothly!). Right from the start, Dr. Kim was very receptive to that level of detail. He took my extensive list of questions seriously over multiple consultations right up until the surgery date. He never shied away from the technical details. Whenever our discussions got into advanced anatomy, he made a point to break down the terms and meanings so everything was completely clear. All this to say is that these conversations never felt like he was just trying to appease me. He isn't a "yes man" and he definitely doesn't sell you on unrealistic expectations. It was clear to me that he genuinely cares about the outcome and that it was just as important to him as it was to me that we were both aligned well ahead of the surgery. The biggest selling point I have for him was how honest and grounded our conversations were. For example, we discussed weighing priorities on nose width maintenance versus strict symmetry, and which outcome I preferred he pursue more aggressively if a choice between the two had to be made in the operating room. To have that say in a surgery on your own face seems like it should be obvious, but not every surgeon is willing to collaborate with the patient to that level and be honest about the choices they often have to make during the surgery itself. If you're someone who wants a surgeon who is incredibly skilled, candid, and willing to truly collaborate with you on your goals, Dr. Kim is the perfect fit. I would trust him with the face of anyone I care about!”
“Dr. Kim has some prime real estate in the bay area that's for sure! What a view. And chocolates! I only came for a consult and I thought he was very kind and attentive and had my best interests at heart and very realistic. Would recommend him absolutely for a consult.”
