Summary

Dr. Edward Kim specializes in ophthalmology with over five decades of experience treating eye conditions. He completed his medical education at the University of California and pursued extensive training through residencies at prestigious institutions including Harvard Medical School, Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary, and UC San Francisco. Dr. Kim is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Kim practices at Harvard Eye Associates in Laguna Hills, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Mission Hospital Laguna Beach. He focuses on treating complex eye conditions including glaucoma and open-angle glaucoma, as well as posterior vitreous detachment. His expertise includes comprehensive eye exams, advanced retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and monitor eye health. Patients rate Dr. Kim 3.8 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 51 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Mass Eye And Ear Infirmary, Ophthalmology; San Francisco Gen Hosp M C, Internal Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Harvard Eye Associates - Laguna Hills

23961 Calle de la Magdalena Ste 300Laguna Hills, CA 92653

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51 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English, Arabic
Laguna Hills , CAPlata , CANewport Beach , CAMission Viejo , CA
Med School: University of California Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Yale University School of Medicine Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Edward William Kim

  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Providence Health Plans
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • State Farm
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Edward William Kim has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Edward William Kim has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Refractive Surgical Procedures
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

Edward William Kim holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Hawaii and California. They are board certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Hawaii that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Mass Eye And Ear Infirmary, Ophthalmology; San Francisco Gen Hosp M C, Internal Medicine, Harvard Medical School in 1979, Mass Ee Infirm Harvard in 1976, San Francisco General Hospital in 1976, and Uc San Francisco in 1976.

Medical School

Graduated from University of California in 1975 and University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca in 1975.

NPI Number

Edward William Kim's NPI number is 1134185606.

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Edward William Kim is affiliated with MISSION HOSPITAL LAGUNA BEACH.
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Edward William Kim's office is located at 23961 Calle de la Magdalena Ste 300, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653.

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