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Dr. William Kim, MD

Dr. William Kim, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. William Kim, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Torrance, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Torrance Memorial Medical Center and St. Mary Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.2 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 2.2 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 190 Torrance, CA 90503
Telehealth available

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Dr. Kim's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kim

2.2

30 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
23%
23%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
67%
67%

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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Saul Sandoval – Apr 21, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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A very UNHAPPY appointment! – Dec 18, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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S. R. – Feb 15, 2022
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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
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 20, 2022
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What went well
No results
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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 27, 2021
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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
4 people found this helpful
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May 12, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Feb 05, 2020
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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
7 people found this helpful
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Moussa D Kone – Dec 11, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 18, 2019
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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
Helpful
M. Hlaca in SIGNAL HILL, CA – Jan 03, 2018
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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
  • Long wait times
31 people found this helpful
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Chuck in Rpv ca – Apr 07, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. William Kim, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Torrance, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Torrance...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

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

  • University Of California Los Angeles

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Case Western Reserve University

    Residency Hospital
  • Gundersen Clin/luth Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of California-los Angeles

    Fellowship Hospital, 1982
  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

  • English

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

Orthopaedic Specialties Associates4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 190 Torrance, CA 90503
1
Torrance Memorial Medical Center3330 Lomita Blvd Torrance, CA 90505
2
St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach1050 Linden Ave Long Beach, CA 90813
3

Practice

Impact Center of Long Beach701 E 28th St Ste 117 Long Beach, CA 90806
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd
    Torrance, CA 90505
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    View all awards

    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

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

    4101 Torrance Blvd
    Torrance, CA 90503
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1050 Linden Ave
    Long Beach, CA 90813
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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