Neurosurgical opinion, grounded in active practice.
CINC is the independent consulting practice of Richard Kim, MD, FAANS — a board-certified neurosurgeon subspecializing in degenerative spine and robotic-assisted surgery, still in the operating room every week. The practice provides case review and testimony to counsel, and clinical strategy to the biotech and device industry.
Retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel. All inquiries are screened for conflicts before substantive discussion.
Three lines of work, one clinical standard.
Medicolegal consulting
Independent record review, standard-of-care and causation opinions, deposition and trial testimony. Written opinions held to the same rigor as an operative plan.
Medicolegal inquiries →Clinical neurosurgery
Full-time practice in central Indiana focused on degenerative spine disease, with a high-volume robotic-assisted and navigated surgery program.
Biotech & device advisory
Clinical strategy for surgical robotics, spine devices, and orthobiologics — evaluating what a technology claims against what it does in an operating room.
Advisory inquiries →Qualified by boards. Current by practice.
Record — verifiable on request
- Certification
- American Board of Neurological Surgery
- Fellowship
- Fellow, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS)
- Clinical focus
- Degenerative spine · robotic & navigated surgery
- Practice status
- Active full-time neurosurgical practice, central Indiana
The full professional record.
A complete profile — training, appointments, surgical focus, and professional activity — is maintained on LinkedIn. It is the canonical, current record for counsel and industry partners evaluating an engagement.
View LinkedIn profile- Name
- Richard Kim, MD, FAANS
- Role
- Founder & Principal, CINC LLC
- Focus
- Degenerative spine · robotic surgery · medicolegal review
Two lines of inquiry.
Email is the direct channel. Conflicts are checked against current and prior engagements before any substantive discussion; expect a response within two business days.
Medicolegal
For counsel considering retention. Please include:
- Matter type and jurisdiction
- Party represented
- Key dates (statute, disclosure deadlines)
Biotech & device advisory
For companies and investors seeking clinical input. Please include:
- Company and technology area
- Stage (concept, regulatory, commercial)
- Scope and timeline of the engagement
Sending an email does not create a consulting relationship or an obligation of confidentiality. Do not include patient-identifying information or material non-public information in an initial inquiry.