Dr. Karen Y. Kim, DO | Newport Beach, CA | Family Medicine

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Dr. Karen Kim is a family medicine physician who brings 28 years of experience to her practice in Newport Beach, California. She earned her medical degree from Midwestern University-Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Riverside County Regional Medical Center. Her extensive experience allows her to provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages, from pediatric needs to adult health concerns. Dr. Kim is fluent in Spanish and Korean, helping her connect with diverse patient populations in her community.

Dr. Kim practices at Pacific Family Medicine and maintains affiliations with Newport Bay Hospital and Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach. She specializes in managing high blood pressure and treating joint pain, with particular expertise in pediatric care. Her approach includes incorporating physical therapy and strength training into treatment plans when appropriate. Patients consistently rate Dr. Kim highly for her care, giving …her an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.7

45 Ratings
28 years of experience
54 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Korean
Riverside County Regional Medical Center
28 written reviews
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Female

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Dr. Karen Kim has been our doctor since 2006. She always takes the time That we need and addresses all of our concerns. She treats us like family. Great doctor great visits. Very little wait time. All-around great doctor!

December 28th, 2024

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The support staff is so efficient while still being friendly. Dr. Kim is always on top of my situation, very warm and easy to talk to and knows what she is doing. Love her.

January 8th, 2024

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Dr. Kim is knowledgeable, caring, and efficient. She was able to identify the issues and treatment within minutes and put me at ease throughout the visit.

August 16th, 2023

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Dr Kim has been our family physician for many years. She has always been there when my family needed her. Dr Kim always has time for questions and advice. Our family has never felt as if we were being rushed to get to the next patient. Pure Gold - Thank You Dr Kim.

June 24th, 2023

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Dr. Karen Kim is thorough, honest, caring & Knowledgeable. One of the Best Doctors i have ever had. I have been her patient for well over 10 yrs.

May 20th, 2023

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I’ve had so many major health issues over the last 3 yrs. I was really scared until I met Dr Karen Kim. If you are fortunate enough to have her as your physician then you would know what a brilliant, kind, caring, compassionate and empathetic doctor she truly is. Dr Kim genuinely cares about her patients and I will never take for granted how fortunate I am to have her and her wonderful staff guiding me.

January 28th, 2023

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As my recent exam Dr Kim was friendly, professional, always on time, personable, listens to my concerns and always offers the last updated information and solutions. When lab tests come to her she reviews them the same day and sends me a letter report through her patient portable. I am so very fortunate she is my doctor!

May 19th, 2022

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Dr. Kim is the greatest of all time doctor that you can have. She is knowledge and caring. Patients are people she cares about. Her concern is genuine, and sincere. I am lucky to have her as a doctor. She is the best doctor I have ever been to for my care.

November 3rd, 2021

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Everything at Dr Kim’s office is great from scheduling, to the appointment, to not waiting. Dr Kim is kind, attentive, always knowledgeable. She cares and is always willing to discuss concerns and options. I highly recommend Dr Kim and her team!

October 22nd, 2021

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Dr. Kim is an excellent doctor. She does a thorough job of evaluating the patient then she has a plan to address their health care concerns. Her bedside manner is top rated. She genuinely cares about her patients.

May 19th, 2021

Pacific Family Medicine

1441 Avocado Ave Ste 503Newport Beach, CA 92660

Tel: (949) 718-9020

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

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

1 Hoag DrNewport Beach, CA 92663

Tel: (949) 764-4624


Dr. Karen Young Kim, DO	Dr. James L. Pearson, MD	Dr. Samantha Von Ins, MD	Sayyedah Zahed, PA-C
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (45 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (8 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
28 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience	4 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Korean	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese	Speaks English
Newport Beach , CA	Seal Beach , CA	Placentia , CA	Norwalk , CA
Med School: Midwestern University-Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine	Med School: Yale School of Medicine
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Family Medicine

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MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Riverside County Regional Medical Center

Medical School

Midwestern University-Chicago College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1998

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Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Kim affiliated with?: Dr. Karen Kim is affiliated with Newport Bay Hospital.
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What languages does Dr. Karen Kim speak?: Dr. Karen Kim speaks Spanish and Korean.

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