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Care Philosophy: While I strongly believe in the value of medications and other treatments, I believe just as strongly that we all can greatly influence the quality of our health by the decisions we make every day.

Care Philosophy: To promote optimal well-being there must be trust, open communication and mutual respect between patient and doctor.

Biography: Paul D. Kim, M.D. graduated with honors as a College Scholar from Cornell University. After college, he was a Ph.D. candidate at Harvard University before deciding to pursue a career in medicine. He then completed medical school at Columbia University's College of Physicians & Surgeons and then his orthopedic surgery residency training at The New York Orthopedic Hospital at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center where he served as a chief resident. Subsequently, he completed his spine fellowship at The Spine Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Saint John's Health Center in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Paul Kim has a strong interest in research and has authored multiple book chapters and peer-reviewed scientific articles. He has presented many presentations in addition to being awarded research grants from the N.I.H. and the National Science Foundation. Treating complex disorders of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, Dr. Kim has an interest in minimally-invasive spine surgery, motion-sparing technology/artificial disc replacement, and use of computer-assisted navigation in appropriate patients. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), North American Spine Society (NASS) and Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS). He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS).

Care Philosophy: My mission is to provide high quality, patient focused care to trauma and fracture patients with compassion from time of injury to point of maximum post-injury function. I emphasize specialty care and aim to serve my patients above the community standard. A special emphasis is placed on education and patient participation in the recovery phase to empower each individual to achieve the best outcome possible

Care Philosophy: My mother once told me: ``reach for the stars.`` My father followed with: ``treat all humans and creatures with kindness.`` I decided to reach for the stars with compassion and a kind heart.

Care Philosophy: All patients can benefit from some form of regular physical activity and better nutrition, from those already in good health to people with chronic diseases such as diabetes or high blood pressure, to geriatric patients with complex medical needs.

Biography: Dr. Michele Quan, MD is a Pulmonology Specialist who practices in Escondido, CA. She is 41 years old. Dr. Michele Quan, MD is affiliated with Palomar Health, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido.

Biography: Dr. Harrison Robinson, MD is an Internist who practices in Escondido, CA. He is 66 years old. Dr. Harrison Robinson, MD is affiliated with Palomar Health, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway.