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Summary
Dr. Esther Kim is a medical doctor specializing in internal medicine and ophthalmology with 14 years of experience in patient care. She earned her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at UC Irvine Medical Center. Her dual specialty training allows her to provide comprehensive care that bridges general internal medicine with specialized eye care.
Dr. Kim maintains hospital affiliations with Massachusetts Eye and Ear and practices across multiple locations throughout Orange County, California, including Laguna Hills, Newport Beach, and Santa Ana. She focuses on treating serious retinal conditions such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Her expertise includes advanced diagnostic procedures like optical coherence tomography and retinal imaging to help patients maintain and protect their vision.
Dr. Kim maintains hospital affiliations with Massachusetts Eye and Ear and practices across multiple locations throughout Orange County, California, including Laguna Hills, Newport Beach, and Santa Ana. She focuses on treating serious retinal conditions such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Her expertise includes advanced diagnostic procedures like optical coherence tomography and retinal imaging to help patients maintain and protect their vision.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 14 years of experience
- 45 insurance plans accepted
- Uc Irvine Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 13 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Esther Lee Kim has 13 locationsOrange County Retina
24022 Calle de la Plata Ste 475Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Tel: (949) 581-3618
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Orange County Retina
320 Superior Ave Ste 160Newport Beach, CA 92663 Tel: (949) 646-3242
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Orange County Retina
31451 Rancho Viejo Rd Ste 101San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Tel: (949) 496-0611
Mon8:30 am - 10:30 am
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 10:30 am
Thu8:30 am - 10:30 am
Fri8:30 am - 10:30 am
SatClosed
SunClosed
Orange County Retina Medical Group - Santa Ana
999 N Tustin Ave Ste 17Santa Ana, CA 92705Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center
24451 Health Center DrLaguna Hills, CA 92653 Tel: (949) 837-4500
Orange County Retina
333 W Bastanchury Rd Ste 200Fullerton, CA 92835Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Barranca Surgery Center
3500 Barranca PkwyIrvine, CA 92606Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Barranca Surgery Center
3500 Barranca Pkwy Ste 130Irvine, CA 92606 Tel: (949) 552-6266
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Esther Lee Kim, MD | Karthikeyan Viswanathan, DO | Daniel Benhuri, MD | Dr. Alaa Hajal, MD |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 14 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Tamil | Speaks English | ||
| Laguna Hills , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Beverly Hills , CA | Diamond Bar , CA |
| Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine | Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York | Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Esther Lee Kim
Medical Specialties
Dr. Esther Lee Kim has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Esther Lee Kim has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
14 Years Experience
Dr. Esther Lee Kim holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Uc Irvine Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Yale University School Of Medicine in 2012.
NPI Number
Dr. Kim's NPI number is 1649539404.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Esther Kim affiliated with?
- Dr. Esther Kim is affiliated with Massachusetts Eye And Ear.
- Does Dr. Esther Kim accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Esther Kim accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Does Dr. Esther Kim accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Esther Kim has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Esther Kim?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Esther Kim here on Vitals.
- Where is Dr. Esther Kim's office located?
- Dr. Esther Kim's office is located at 24022 Calle de la Plata Ste 475, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653.
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