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Dr. Brian Kim, MD

Dr. Brian Kim, MD

Hematology & Oncology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Brian Kim, MD is a hematologist oncologist in Auburn, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kim has extensive experience in Pulmonary Neoplasms, Renal Neoplasms & Resection, and Gastrointestinal Neoplasms. He graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sutter Roseville Medical Center and Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

11720 Education St Ste 1 Auburn, CA 95602
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Dr. Kim's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kim

3.8
20 ratings, 17 with a written review
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Dr. Brian Kim has been my Oncologist for the last 6 years. I m still here! He is a wonderful doctor! He is very caring and kind! I thank for him. The staff is absolutely amazing ! They always make me laugh and scheduled all my appt prompt! Thank you all so much!
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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Dennis Ray Howard – Aug 16, 2023
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Great doctor. First rate
Dr. Kim has been my oncologist for 4 1/2 years. He is kind, caring and compassionate. He helped me make the big decisions by providing me with the pertinent information that I needed. He is 1st rate and I'm lucky to have him in my corner.
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
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Dave S. – Mar 28, 2023
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Dr. Kim has been my oncologist for about the last eight years treating me for metastatic melanoma. He has been very proactive anticipating the appropriate care with treatments, surgery and follow-up. I am relocating to another state so I will not have him as my care provider any longer. I would highly recommend Dr. Kim to my friends, family and acquaintances. He's the best!
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
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Larry Carlyle – May 03, 2022
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Dr. Kim is awesome! He diagnosed my blood issue, sent me to the proper treatment immediately, helped me to recovery within weeks, and followed up appropriately. I am totally happy with his diagnosis and treatment. A highly skilled medical professional. I recommend him without reservation.
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
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Dec 17, 2021
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Started seeing DR.Kim in June 2020. Diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Started treatment and my cancer is 85% gone so far.
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
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Ken – Jan 01, 2021
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I absolutely recommend Dr.Kim. He is always positive and so supportive. Dr. Kim has taken care of me and my cancer for over a year now and I can not praise him highly enough as a physician. He went above and beyond what I could hope for finding and securing a brand new therapy. He and his staff followed through in getting insurance approval and worked closely with my husband when I was too sick to communicate effectively. My husband, Randy, feels just as strongly as I do about Dr. Kim. Cancer is difficult to treat, yet I never felt he was ever too busy or preoccupied to make me feel safe and cared for. A cancer diagnosis is difficult to get but with doctors like Dr.Kim behind me, I feel confident I can beat this. I feel truly blessed!
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
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Marianne Gausman – Dec 17, 2020
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It is a fact that were not for Dr. Kim my cancer would not be in remission today. It was his experience and decisions early in the prognosis that guided the treatments. Also, during the process I could tell that he was genuinely concerned about my wellness and did everything in his power to resolve my cancer. I most definitely will recommend Dr. Kim to my family, friends and acquaintances.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Donald "Walker" Ferretti – Dec 12, 2020
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Dr. Kim basically killed my husband by denying him further blood transfusions. He then referred us to hospice care, which I now know is nothing more than a way to hasten a person's death by administering a lethal drug cocktail of Ativan and morphine. Run away from this doctor as fast as you can.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sep 29, 2020
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God complex, Rude, condescending, minimized a 10 year struggle with my health. Tried to say previous drs were wrong in their diagnosis. Evaluated me in 5 minutes or less, breezed over old labs and declared nothing was wrong with me. Who let this guy slip through the cracks? I cannot imagine being diagnosed with cancer by him, let alone trusting him with my life.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 02, 2019
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One of the best and most thorough Doctors I have seen. Would 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
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Robert Ivaldi in Foresthill, CA – Oct 19, 2019
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If I could give 0 stars I would. He did not listen to me or take the time to understand that my situation might not just take the same course or be the same as everyone else's. I agreed to a treatment I wasn't sure about under his direction and had a bad outcome. When I attempted to reach out to him and his office about it I was brushed off and my concerns were not taken seriously. I will not be returning to this office.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
3 others found this helpful
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Aug 25, 2018
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I cannot recommend Dr Kim. He does not listen, he does not "plug in" to actually getting done what needs to be done to evaluate so the process of diagnosing goes on indefinitely. I believe he discounts what the patient says and then proceeds to take no responsibility for his own lack of interest and lack of progress in evaluation and/or solution.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
3 others found this helpful
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CA – Jul 19, 2018
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Dr. Kim is knowledgeable about his field. He is very friendly, and he is the most tech-savvy doctor I have ever met!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Auburn, CA – May 19, 2017
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My cancer journey began in another town with a fantastic doctor; my expectations finding a doctor In Auburn was very important to me. I asked around especially within the medical community and personal friends. I recommend Dr. Kim to anyone looking for a "take care of business" kind of doctor.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mary ellen Huff in Auburn, CA – Dec 10, 2016
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8/9/2016 I had planned my visit from Maryland. So i could go with him to his Oncologist appointment. I wanted to meet the Doctor that has been treating my Dad. Dad has such love and respect for "his Dr Kim" the man who has taken such wonderfully loving care of my Dad. The min. we walked into Dr Kim's office we were welcome by Dr Kim & his wonderful staff. It made me feel so good knowing my Dad is in such good hands with Dr Kim. Dr Kim is excellent and number one in my eyes.
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
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Maryland – Aug 13, 2016
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I have been a patient of Dr. Brian Kim since being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012. I visited him in a local office, and when he transferred to a town about an hour away, I continued to see him because I trust him with my care. He has been very thorough in addressing my needs, professional, and personable. I plan to stay in Dr. Kim's care until it is no longer necessary.
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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Sandra D. in Elk Grove, CA – Aug 13, 2016
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Dr. Kim was very cold towards my mother after her cancer diagnosis. He refused to answer simple questions about her diagnosis. He was very short with his medical explanations and did not give her all of the information. My whole family did not trust that my mother was in good hands with him. We were all VERY disappointed with him and I would not refer him to anyone who is going through this journey.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Rocklin, CA – Jun 23, 2016
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Dr. Brian Kim, MD is a hematologist oncologist in Auburn, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kim has extensive experience in Pulmonary Neoplasms, Renal Neoplasms & Resection, and Gastrointestinal Neoplasms. He graduated...read more

  • Hematology & Oncology

  • Medical Oncology

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  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993

  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
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Locations

Practice

Auburn/Grass Valley Orthopaedic Specialists11720 Education St Ste 1 Auburn, CA 95602
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Practice

Sutter Auburn Sierra Medical Office-Cancer Services11795 Education St Ste 232 Auburn, CA 95602
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Practice

Sutter Rehabilitation Institute1 Medical Plaza Dr Roseville, CA 95661
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