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Summary
Dr. Jae Kim specializes in internal medicine and family medicine, providing comprehensive care for patients across all age groups. They earned their medical degree from China Medical University and completed residency training through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. With 55 years of clinical experience, Dr. Kim brings extensive knowledge to patient care. They are fluent in Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and English, enabling effective communication with diverse patient populations.
Dr. Kim maintains hospital affiliations with College Hospital Costa Mesa, Good Samaritan Hospital, and Mercy Hospital Southwest Bakersfield, with practice locations in Shafter and Bakersfield, California. They focus on managing high blood pressure, including emergency situations, and treating childhood hypertension. Common procedures in their practice include complete blood counts, comprehensive metabolic panels, and kidney function tests to monitor overall health and chronic conditions.
Dr. Kim maintains hospital affiliations with College Hospital Costa Mesa, Good Samaritan Hospital, and Mercy Hospital Southwest Bakersfield, with practice locations in Shafter and Bakersfield, California. They focus on managing high blood pressure, including emergency situations, and treating childhood hypertension. Common procedures in their practice include complete blood counts, comprehensive metabolic panels, and kidney function tests to monitor overall health and chronic conditions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 55 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, Chinese, Korean, English
- U S Department Of Veterans Affairs
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
Office Locations
Dr. Jae J Kim has 3 locationsVanguard Medical Corporation
565 Kern StShafter, CA 93263 Tel: (661) 746-4937
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
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 55 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Spanish, Chinese, Korean, English | Speaks English, Tamil | Speaks English | |
| Shafter , CA | Upland , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Beverly Hills , CA |
| Med School: China Medical University | Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York | Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jae J Kim
Medical Specialties
Dr. Jae J Kim has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Jae J Kim has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
55 Years Experience
Dr. Jae J Kim holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at U S Department Of Veterans Affairs.
Medical School
Graduated from China Medical University in 1971.
NPI Number
Dr. Kim's NPI number is 1841264918.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Jae Kim affiliated with?
- Dr. Jae Kim is affiliated with College Hospital Costa Mesa, Good Samaritan Hospital, and Mercy Hospital Southwest Bakersfield.
- What languages does Dr. Jae Kim speak?
- Dr. Jae Kim speaks Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and English.
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