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Dr. Debbie Kim, DDS

Dr. Debbie Kim, DDS

Dentistry

Dr. Debbie Kim, DDS is a dentistry practitioner in La Jolla, CA. She is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

8861 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste 501 La Jolla, CA 92037

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Dr. Kim's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kim

3.4
8 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
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1 star
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STAY AWAY!! She is a horrible Dentist and human
She deserves zero stars. She has no bedside manor and does treatment that is not needed. If you went to her for a few crowns they may look good but you probably did not need any of them. Do yourself a favor and do not go to her unless you want to be lied to. There are too many honest dentists to go to this one.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Dawn – Nov 10, 2023
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I have been following Dr. Kim around for about 10 years now. She is an awesome Dentist who is down to earth. She does great work and has a more gentle touch working in your mouth compared to many dentists I have had in the past.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Thomas K. – Jul 14, 2023
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100% recommend
100% would recommend, I have gotten a tooth extraction, deep cleaning and they took off my braces that my old dentist didn't because her office closed. Anyways, I want to personally praise Dr. Kim, she makes sure that every patient feels like family. she listens and understands if you have any concerns, questions or problems she will fix them.If it wasn't for her and the staff, I would of had stopped going to this dentist office.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Glenn – Jan 25, 2023
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Highly Recommend Dr. Kim
I switched to Dr. Kim 7 years ago and could not have made a better decision. Her attention to detail is exceptional, she works closely with the dental hygienist by checking in regularly during the cleaning and she addressed all of my questions in terms that I could understand. In addition, she worked closely with me on a treatment for my sleep apnea and provided me a device that has made my apnea essentially non-existent! Highly recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Greg – Mar 17, 2022
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Excellent care by Dr. Kim, caring staff and beautiful office. My 80 mother first saw Dr. Kim and she took such good care of her! My husband and I started seeing her and we are extremely happy with Dr. Kim and her team. My husband had to get a root canal and they have the root canal specialist there too!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Steve – Dec 05, 2020
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I did my first appointment with Dr. Kim and she rushed up and didn't take time to explain the treatment plan and instead sent me to the hygienist for cleaning (she did good) and of course I thought maybe she will explain it before treating in next appointment. Second appointment for restorations which were not explained clearly to me before; when asked why I can't see cavity in x rays. Instead of focusing on explaining me she spoke that I am talking offensively because I am not believing her when she said I have decay. ( By the way my previous dentists took time to show me the cavity before and after the treatment without me even asking) She made me feel like asking my doubts is unethical. I don't recommend her to anyone who are curious just like me to know what is going on in your mouth. She has no patience to explain and educate from my experience with her. If you are someone who blindly follow doctor advice without wanting to know underlying reasons then she might work for you.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 17, 2020
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Debbie Kim chose to perform a surgery on me that would normally be done by a specialist. She said that it was minor enough for her to do it. I've been in pain for two months now and have gotten a second opinion from another dentist. They said that it was very clear that I should've been referred to a specialist. It is evident that Dr. Kim chose to do it herself because she would make more money. She's made several decisions that weren't in my best interest before. She recently, abruptly quit the dentist office I go to. I believe that she just wanted to make as much money as she could before leaving.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Aug 08, 2019
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Dr. Debbie Kim, DDS is a dentistry practitioner in La Jolla, CA. She is accepting new patients.
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Practice

Richard C. Evangelista D.D.S. Inc.8861 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste 501 La Jolla, CA 92037
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