Summary

The question that I ask myself every day on my way to work is, ‘How can we do better?’Jae Y. Kim, M.D., our chief of thoracic surgery, joined City of Hope after completing a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery, specializing in thoracic oncology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.A Harvard graduate in biochemistry, Dr. Kim received his medical degree from University of California San Francisco.Dr. Kim is heavily involved in research to find better treatments for lung and esophageal cancer. He has led multiple clinical trials to improve the care of lung and esophageal cancer patients, focusing on surgical outcomes and quality of life.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 24 years of experience
  • 73 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of California
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Jae Y. Kim has 2 locations

Jae Y. Kim, M.D.

209 Fair Oaks AvenueSouth Pasadena, CA 91030

City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - Duarte

1500 Duarte RdDuarte, CA 91010
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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4.3 
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24 Years of Experience 67 Years of Experience 26 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
South Pasadena , CALos Angeles , CALos Angeles , CABurbank , CA
Med School: University of California Med School: MD UC San Francisco School of Medicine Med School: MD University of Texas - Houston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Jae Y. Kim

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - EPO
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE) - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • CareMore
  • CenCal Health - Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • EMI Health
  • GEHA
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid
  • Health Net - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Health Net - Medicare
  • Health Plan of Nevada
  • Health Plan of Nevada - POS
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medi-Cal - Medicaid
  • Medi-Cal - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - IPA
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optima Health
  • Optima Health - Medicaid
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • Sierra Health and Life - Medicare
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • UCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Jae Y. Kim has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Jae Y. Kim has the following area of expertise

  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

Jae Y. 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

Medical School

Graduated from University of California in 2002.

NPI Number

Jae Y. Kim's NPI number is 1023147014.

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