Kim Matwiejow, LDN

Kim Matwiejow, LDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) dedicated to empowering patients with proactive, comprehensive care. As a partner in preventive health featured on weprevent.org, she practices at her clinic in Miami, FL, and is registered with The Florida Board of Medicine, practicing under Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice). She is committed to creating personalized long-term health plans, coordinating essential screenings, and providing expert medical nutrition therapy and wellness counseling, ultimately empowering you to achieve and maintain optimal well-being. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) are your primary partners in preventive care, collaboratively creating personalized long-term health plans, coordinating essential screenings, and providing expert medical nutrition therapy and wellness counseling to empower you to achieve and maintain optimal well-being.

Dr. Kim LDN serves individuals of all ages seeking proactive health management and nutritional guidance. As a dietitian in Miami, FL, she approaches care with a commitment to collaborative, evidence-based medicine, fostering a supportive environment where patients feel empowered to take an active role in their long-term health. She is committed to providing comprehensive care, and patients should call (305) 575-3553 to confirm if she is currently accepting new patients. Dr. Kim LDN provides consultations primarily in English.

A key part of the WePrevent mission is building your personalized prevention roadmap. Dr. Kim LDN is a vital partner in this journey, focusing on proactive strategies to protect and enhance your long-term health.

By working together, you and Dr. Kim LDN can create a clear, actionable plan to address your unique risk factors and health goals.

A proactive approach to health involves understanding and managing potential risks. Dr. Kim LDN provides expert care for a range of conditions, focusing on early detection and effective management to support your long-term wellness. Common areas of focus include:

• Disordered Eating: Managing disordered eating through healthy habits can help prevent nutritional deficiencies, metabolic problems, and other health complications.
• Hypotension: Understanding your blood pressure and addressing hypotension promptly through diet and lifestyle changes can significantly reduce your risk of falls and other health problems.
• Adverse Reaction to Food: Identifying and managing adverse food reactions early can help prevent more serious complications, like anaphylaxis or chronic digestive problems, supporting your long-term health.
• Gastroparesis: Early diagnosis and management of gastroparesis through dietary modifications and lifestyle changes can help avoid malnutrition and other health issues associated with this condition.
• High Triglycerides: High triglycerides can increase your risk of heart disease, so managing them through diet and lifestyle changes is crucial for preventing future health problems.
• Asthma: Identifying asthma risk factors early, and implementing preventative strategies like dietary modifications and allergen avoidance, can significantly reduce the severity and frequency of symptoms.
• Metabolic Syndrome: Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase your risk for heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, but making healthy lifestyle changes can often prevent or delay these serious health problems.

This list highlights some common health concerns and is for informational purposes only. The best way to understand your personal health and create a prevention plan is to schedule a consultation. Accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans are developed based on individual patient evaluations.

Taking proactive steps is central to long-term health. Dr. Kim LDN offers a range of key preventive screenings and services designed to provide crucial insights into your health and support your well-being:

• Pain Management: Proactive pain management helps identify underlying nutritional deficiencies that could be contributing to your discomfort.
• Diabetes Education: Proactively protect your health and prevent future diabetes-related problems with a comprehensive diabetes education program designed to improve your well-being.
• Wellness and Integrative Medicine: Invest in your future health by partnering with a registered dietitian nutritionist to assess your current nutritional status and develop strategies to prevent future health problems through lifestyle changes.
• Diabetes Counseling: Invest in your future health by receiving personalized dietary advice and support to prevent or manage diabetes, empowering you to make informed choices.
• Allergy Testing: Allergy testing is a crucial step in understanding your body's responses and proactively managing potential health risks associated with allergic reactions.
• Intracellular Nutrition Analysis: Ensure optimal cellular function with an intracellular nutrition analysis; it's a proactive step towards identifying and addressing underlying nutritional deficiencies for improved health outcomes.
• Body Composition Measurement: Empower yourself with knowledge about your body's composition through a simple measurement; this screening helps reveal imbalances and guides you toward achieving optimal health and fitness goals.

Service availability can change, and not all services listed may be appropriate for every patient. For a comprehensive understanding of all available services and to create your personalized screening plan, please schedule a consultation.

All medical services are provided in accordance with the standard scope of practice for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) in Florida.

Dr. Kim LDN is dedicated to partnering with Caregivers/Support Systems to achieve their unique health objectives. The following examples illustrate how a proactive approach can make a tangible difference in a Client's life:

• By establishing healthy eating patterns and mindful relationship with food, a client felt empowered to prevent disordered eating behaviors, fostering a positive and sustainable approach to nutrition. This proactive approach reduced the risk of potential future health complications.
• By understanding their blood pressure and making dietary changes guided by a registered dietitian nutritionist, a patient proactively reduced their risk of falls and other health concerns, gaining peace of mind.

These scenarios are illustrative examples of positive health outcomes. Individual results may vary and depend on many factors specific to each patient. She will work with you to define and achieve your personal health goals.

Here are answers to some common questions about proactive Registered Dietitian Nutritionist care with Dr. Kim LDN:

What is the difference between a Registered Dietitian (RD) and a nutritionist?

A Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN) is a credentialed healthcare professional with extensive training and supervised practice. Unlike "nutritionists," who are not regulated, RDs provide evidence-based, reliable nutrition advice. This rigorous training ensures their recommendations are safe and effective.

What can I expect during my first visit with Dr. Kim LDN?

Your first visit with Dr. Kim LDN will be a comprehensive assessment, involving a detailed review of your health history, eating habits, lifestyle, and personal health goals. This will be the first step in creating a realistic and sustainable personalized nutrition plan tailored to your unique needs.

How can you help a patient undergoing cancer treatment?

An oncology dietitian, like Dr. Kim LDN, plays a supportive role during cancer treatment. They can help manage treatment side effects such as nausea and appetite loss, prevent weight loss, and maintain strength, all of which can improve a patient's ability to tolerate treatment.

I'm an athlete. How can you help me with sports performance?

Dr. Kim, an LDN, can help athletes optimize performance by developing a personalized nutrition plan. This plan will fuel workouts, aid in recovery, support muscle building, and ensure proper hydration for peak athletic achievement.

My child is a picky eater. Can you help?

Dietitians work with families to address pediatric nutrition challenges. Dr. Kim LDN can offer strategies to expand your child's palate, ensure they are meeting their nutrient needs for growth, and reduce mealtime stress for the whole family.

I have a food allergy or sensitivity. How can a dietitian assist?

Dr. Kim LDN can help identify hidden sources of allergens in foods, plan a balanced and varied diet that avoids the trigger food, and ensure you are still getting all the necessary nutrients.

What is Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)?

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is an evidence-based, therapeutic approach to managing medical conditions using a tailored diet plan. A registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) provides this formal process to help manage diseases like kidney disease, diabetes, or heart disease. MNT is often covered by insurance.

Do you work with patients who have eating disorders?

Yes, Dr. Kim LDN works collaboratively with therapists and physicians to support patients in healing their relationship with food, establishing regular eating patterns, and achieving nutritional rehabilitation in a supportive and non-judgmental way.

1201 NW 16th St # 120
Miami FL 33125
Phone: (305) 575-3553

Kim Matwiejow, LDN is regulated by the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice) in Florida and is licensed by The Florida Board of Medicine.

National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1588670251

Registration can typically be verified through The Florida Board of Medicine website or by direct inquiry.

The information on this profile, provided by weprevent.org, is for general informational purposes and to help you connect with preventive health partners. It does not constitute direct medical advice from the physician named. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) like Dr. Kim LDN are skilled in helping patients create proactive health plans. For urgent or life-threatening emergencies, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department. It is always recommended to maintain open communication with your registered dietitian nutritionist (rdn) about all aspects of your health and your personalized prevention plan.