Summary

Terrence T. Kim, MD is a board-certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon at the Cedars-Sinai Spine Center. He is also dual-appointed in the Department of Neurosurgery as a Teaching Faculty Member. He specializes in cervical, thoracic and lumbar disorders of the spine, degenerative disorders, spinal trauma, adult and pediatric deformity, minimally invasive surgery, cervical and lumbar disc arthroplasty, motion preservation technology, and spinal surgery with image guidance and computer-assisted navigation.

Dr. Kim’s research started in spinal trauma but has more recently encompassed degenerative spine, complex scoliosis spine and adult deformity. Dr. Kim’s work has been accepted and presented at both national and international meetings, and he is the author of numerous peer-reviewed spine-related articles and book chapters.

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Office Location

Terrence T. Kim, MD (Ortho Surgeon)

444 S San Vicente Blvd Ste 800Los Angeles, CA 90048

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 23 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine
  • 26 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Terrence T Kim

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • Calvos
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Providence Health Plans
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • TakeCare
  • Transamerica
  • United American
  • United American - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Terrence T Kim has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Terrence T Kim has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Back Injuries
  • Back Pain
  • Birth Defects or Abnormalities (Congenital Abnormalities)
  • Cancer
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hypesthesia
  • Infection
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Radiculopathy
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal Disorders
  • Spinal Osteophytosis (Spondylosis)

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated in 2003

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Terrence Kim's office located?
Dr. Terrence Kim's office is located at 444 S San Vicente Blvd Ste 800, Los Angeles, CA, 90048.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Terrence Kim?
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Is Dr. Terrence Kim accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Terrence Kim accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Terrence Kim affiliated with?
Dr. Terrence Kim is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital.

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