Dr. Richard B. Kim
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3501 Jamboree Rd , Suite #1250
Newport Beach, CA, United States
92660
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Dr. Richard B. Kim's Credentials
Accepting New Patients
Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients
Biography
Born and raised in Southern California, Dr. Kim has always been active outdoors. His philosophy of patient care is to preserve or recover as much functional quality as possible, using the least invasive means. Dr. Kim received both Bachelors and Masters of Science degrees in Biochemistry at UC Riverside. He received his MD from St. Louis University School of Medicine, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He completed his Neurosurgery residency at New York University Medical Center in 1997, followed by a fellowship at Yale in 1998. Dr. Kim was able to return to Southern California in 1998, joining the faculty full time at UC Irvine School of Medicine, and subsequently moving to private practice. He has been in practice serving the Orange County area for over 20 years.
Languages
- English
Education
- Saint Louis University School Of Medicine (Grad. 1990)
- University of California Riverside (Grad. 1986)
- Yale University (Grad. 1998)
- New York University (Grad. 1997)
Other Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Complex spine surgery
- Spinal fusion
- Brain tumor
- Spinal stenosis
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Traumatic brain injury
Awards & Recognitions
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- Magna Cum Laude, St. Louis University School of Medicine
Dr. Kim did a wonderful job on my cervical surgery. He was astute and took the time to make sure that I was given the best care. I was out of the hospital in two days with NO problems. Fantastic!
Submitted June 13, 2011