Dr. Paul Kim, MD
Dr. Paul Kim, MD is a pain medicine physician in San Diego, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from R Franklin University of Med & Sci in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center and Palomar Medical Center Poway. He is accepting new patients.
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3549 Camino del Rio S Ste A San Diego, CA 92108Make an Appointment
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Dr. Paul Kim, MD is a pain medicine physician in San Diego, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from R Franklin University of Med & Sci in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UC San Diego...read morePain Medicine
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L A Co Usc Medical Center|ucla Med Ctr/ucla D Geffen School
Residency HospitalR Franklin University Of Med & Sci
Medical School, 1996
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- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
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View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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