Dr. Jim C. Kim, MD | Bakersfield, CA | Rheumatology

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Dr. Kim graduated from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1997. He works in Bakersfield, CA and 5 other locations and specializes in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Kim is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Downtown, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Kern Medical Center, Adventist Health Bakersfield and Good Samaritan Hospital.

accepting new patients
3.6

25 Ratings
29 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Loma Linda University Medical Center
13 written reviews
2 specialties
10 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
5 hospital affiliations
6 office locations
Male

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It has been a few weeks since my last appointment with Dr. Kim. I wanted to take my time to think about what I wanted to say instead of writing a rash review. I think Dr. Kim is a very intelligent man. My issue is that in talking with Dr. Kim, it is as if he has forgotten that he is dealing with a person. And when asking him a question, it was as if he felt attacked. Eye contact was minimal and he used a computer almost as if it was a barrier to him having true contact with me as a patient. His skills would best be served as a researcher. It is tough enough to be to told that you have an autoimmune disorder without coming from a doctor who has forgotten that he is talking to human being.

May 2nd, 2017

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He is compassionate and thorough. His staff is polite and helpful. All in all Dr. Kim is a wonderful doctor.

September 29th, 2016

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Very sympathetic with patients

April 8th, 2016

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Such a jerk. He wouldn't see me even though he's the only rheumatologist on my insurance. He said I'd die from being diabetic not arthritis. His receptionist is also rude. I would definitely NOT recommend him!! I have psoriatic arthritis and possible spondolitis.

December 1st, 2015

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I have been going to Dr. Kim for years, he is thorough and not only takes care of my immune disorders ,but discovered I had a gall bladder problem and also later discovered I had a kidney problem. He truely cares about is patients.

May 5th, 2015

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The wait time is ridiculous. The staff he has now is very rude and always talking to each other

March 27th, 2015

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I think the dr is great at what he does now as for his staff that's another story the white girl is rude and his office manager is even more rude I hope he has a talk with them I can not believe how a dr can be so nice but have the rude people working for him.

October 11th, 2013

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I would highly recommend Dr Kim for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis!

July 3rd, 2013

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Dr. kim is very kind and efficant.His staff is so friendly and helpful. The staff always seems to have a smile on their faces.

July 2nd, 2012

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Dr. Kim is very knowledgable and is honest. He explained my diagnosis very well. I wish he would keep a cleaner waiting room and office, it is a mess.

February 14th, 2012

Advanced Rheumatology And Arthritis Center

2203 17th StBakersfield, CA 93301

Tel: (661) 716-0333

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

Adventist Health Bakersfield

2615 Chester AveBakersfield, CA 93301

Tel: (661) 395-3000

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

420 34th StBakersfield, CA 93301

Tel: (661) 578-5025

Good Samaritan Hospital

901 Olive DrBakersfield, CA 93308

Tel: (661) 215-7500

Mercy Hospital Downtown

2215 Truxtun AveBakersfield, CA 93301

Tel: (661) 632-5000

Kern Medical Center

1700 Mount Vernon AveBakersfield, CA 93306

Tel: (661) 326-2000


Dr. Jim Chinhwan Kim, MD	Dr. Calvin Jimmy Flowers, MD	Dr. Aslan G Ghandforoush, DO	Dr. Ramanjeet Singh Sidhu, MD
Rheumatology	Psychiatry	Interventional Cardiology	Hospital Medicine
Accepts New Patients
3.6 (25 Ratings)	4.2 (6 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
29 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Bakersfield , CA	Bakersfield , CA	Bakersfield , CA	Bakersfield , CA
Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine	Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine	Med School: Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Government Medical College Patiala
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Accepts Medicare
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Gout
Hip Osteoarthritis
Internal Medicine
Knee Osteoarthritis
Lupus
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatic Diseases
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tendinitis
Weight Loss

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Loma Linda University Medical Center

Medical School

Loma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1997

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Which hospitals is Dr. Jim Kim affiliated with?: Dr. Jim Kim is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Downtown, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Kern Medical Center, Adventist Health Bakersfield, and Good Samaritan Hospital.

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