Thomas Jin Ku Kang, MDGeneral Surgery in Baltimore, MD

Thomas J. Kang, MD, FACS, is a board-certified, experienced general surgeon at Ascension Saint Agnes in Baltimore and Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Kang provides surgical care to children and adults. He delivers advanced surgical treatments using minimally invasive and robotic-assisted technology to repair abdominal conditions and other injuries. Robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgery may lead to a faster recovery, shorter hospital stay, and less scarring. Schedule a consultation to learn more.

Dr. Kang starts by listening to better understand you and your concerns. Then, he works with you to create a surgical care plan that's right for you. As a general surgeon, Dr. Kang is experienced in a broad range of general surgery topics including open, laparoscopic, and robotic hernia repair, pilonidal disease, skin lesions, hemorrhoids and diseases related to the gallbladder and breast. From your first consultation to surgery and follow-up care, we'll connect you to specialists and the wound healing and rehabilitation services you may need.

Dr. Kang is board-certified in general surgery and has been practicing surgery since 2012. He graduated from the Louisiana State School of Medicine in 2007. He then went on to do a General Surgery Residency at the Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Before medicine he graduated from Louisiana State University, summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in music.

Dr. Kang has published numerous times and contributed to advancements in surgery. His research focuses on minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. Kang takes great care with each of his patients making sure that they are heard and well cared for. While he doesn't offer primary care services, many of his patients have asked him to be theirs, which has been one of the most humbling experiences for him. His inspiration for medicine comes from his family, who are all doctors. His parents both were family care physicians and bestowed upon him a desire to help patients in a time of need.

Dr. Kang was born and raised in Louisiana. He is happily married and has one daughter. When not caring for patients, Dr. Kang enjoys playing classical music with his wife. He likes to relax with a good book or a game of chess.