Summary

Dr. Joanne Kim is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine. She earned her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and brings over three decades of expertise to her practice. Dr. Kim is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Kim practices at Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center in Walnut Creek, California. She focuses on treating knee injuries including sprains and torn ligaments, as well as meniscus tears that commonly affect athletes and active individuals. Dr. Kim performs knee surgeries and uses advanced imaging techniques like X-rays and arthrograms to diagnose joint problems. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 31 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Walnut Creek , CAFairfield , CAPleasanton , CAPleasanton , CA
Med School: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: Saint Louis University School Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Joanne Youngeun Kim has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joanne Youngeun Kim has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Dr. Joanne Youngeun 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 GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES and George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1995.

NPI Number

Dr. Kim's NPI number is 1669524880.

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