Joseph Kim, M.D.

Joseph Kim, M.D. delivers personalized gastrointestinal care with a focus on accurate diagnosis, practical education, and comfortable procedures in Sherman, Texas. As a sherman gastroenterologist, Dr. Kim evaluates abdominal pain with a stepwise plan that may include imaging, labs, and targeted endoscopy when indicated. He provides colon cancer screening through colonoscopy procedure, with flexible sigmoidoscopy as a less extensive option when appropriate. Upper endoscopy (EGD) is available for reflux symptoms, ulcers, and biopsies, while capsule endoscopy offers a noninvasive way to visualize the small intestine. Patients benefit from ERCP for complex bile and pancreatic duct conditions, hemorrhoid banding for internal hemorrhoids, and structured acid reflux evaluation paired with Barrett’s esophagus monitoring when needed. Management spans constipation treatment, diarrhea evaluation, and irritable bowel syndrome treatment, emphasizing diet, lifestyle, and safe medications. Additional services include rectal bleeding assessment, unexplained weight loss evaluation, liver disease evaluation, and hepatitis screening and management, all coordinated to deliver clear answers and thoughtful, ongoing care.