Meet The Doctors

Dr. Jaegak Kim completed his undergraduate study with honors in Biophysics. He then pursued a Master of Science in Cell and Developmental Biology from the University of British Columbia, Canada. His academic interest for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery arose unintentionally after he was treated as a patient for jaw infection. Dr. Kim then moved to Boston to obtain a Doctor of Dental Medicine from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and with the prestigious induction to Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU).

Dr. Kim then further progressed his training by undertaking an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at Boston University Medical Center. His surgical training was robust and has prepared him for a wide variety of surgical cases practicing the full scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He holds a keen interest in dentoalveolar surgery including extractions, dental implants and bone grafts, orthognathic jaw surgery and IV sedations. He is certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS). 

In his free time, he likes to spend time with his wife Mina and their son Yul. He passionately enjoys playing and watching soccer. He is also fond of trying and experiencing different food cultures and restaurants in the Boston metro area. He is fluent in both Korean and English. 

Dr. Courtney is a Massachusetts native, raised in a family of dentists and periodontists, including those in his immediate and extended family. He received his BA from Boston University, and after that he attended Boston University’s School of Dental Medicine, where he received his DMD. While in dental school, Dr. Courtney participated in numerous research projects with a focus on the success of dental implants in medically compromised patients and studies concerning salivary gland pathology.

Thereafter, Dr. Courtney completed his medical school training at Jefferson’s Medical College in Philadelphia, PA achieving his M.D. and continued his oral and maxillofacial surgery program training at Thomas Jefferson University Medical College in Philadelphia, PA. During residency, Dr. Courtney continued his research interests, presenting at the SLEEP conference, where he promoted studies concerning management of obstructive sleep apnea. He also conducted interdepartmental lectures within the university hospital.

Following residency, Dr. Courtney pursued a surgical fellowship with a focus on orthognathic jaw reconstruction and TMJ management in Charlotte, NC with Dr. Brian Farrell and his surgical team. Dr. Courtney endeavors to continue his career with an interest in full scope oral and maxillofacial surgery with a focus on: 

• Orthognathic surgery
• TMJ Management
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Wisdom Teeth
• Dental Implants 

Dr. Courtney is board certified and a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is also a member of the American Medical and Dental Associations. 

Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, playing ice hockey and golfing.