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Dr. James Kim, MD

Dr. James Kim, MD

Pain Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. James Kim, MD is a pain medicine physician in Santa Ana, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical School in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

801 N Tustin Ave Ste 507 Santa Ana, CA 92705
Telehealth available

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Dr. Kim's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kim

4.0

19 ratings, 12 with a written review
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4 Star
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1 Star
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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
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Kathy Fernandez – Feb 28, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Mad as hell – Jul 12, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Ali D. – Jul 27, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Renee Gamboa – Jan 13, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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NADINE BENSON – Dec 17, 2021
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Mark – Oct 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Pam E – Aug 13, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
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May 19, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Mike S – Mar 31, 2021
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Marvin – Sep 30, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
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Mar 08, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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Leidy in San Pedro, CA – Jun 23, 2016
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About Me

biography

Under the leadership of a board-certified pain management specialist with Harvard Medical School fellowship training, Pain & Wellness Centers of Southern California is well equipped to treat all types of pain and address your wellness concerns....read more
  • Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Brigham And Womens Hospital|harvard Med Sch-brigham & Women's Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2012
  • Harvard Med Sch-brigham & Women's Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2012
  • University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2011
  • Newark Beth Israel Mc-umdnj|newark Beth Israel Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2008
  • Newark Beth Israel Mc-umdnj

    Internship Hospital, 2008
  • Medical School

    Medical School, 2007
  • State University Of New York - Binghamton University

    Undergraduate School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Edward H Boseker MD A Professional Corporation801 N Tustin Ave Ste 507 Santa Ana, CA 92705
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Practice

Magella Medical Group Inc361 Hospital Rd Ste 224 Newport Beach, CA 92663
2

Practice

Ali Najafi M.D. Inc.4700 Von Karman Ave Ste 1000 Newport Beach, CA 92660
3
Vein and Aesthetics Clinic Inc9041 Magnolia Ave Ste 3 Riverside, CA 92503
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center

    2801 Atlantic Ave
    Long Beach, CA 90806
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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  • Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital

    210 W San Bernardino Rd
    Covina, CA 91723
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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