Summary

Dr. Kim Linares is a pulmonologist and internal medicine physician with nearly five decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed his residency at LAC USC Medical Center. His extensive background in both pulmonology and internal medicine allows him to provide comprehensive care for patients with respiratory conditions as well as general adult health concerns.

Dr. Linares practices at South Coast Global Medical Center and sees patients at locations in Fountain Valley and Long Beach, California. His dual specialty training enables him to address both complex lung conditions and broader internal medicine needs. With his wealth of experience spanning multiple decades, he brings deep clinical knowledge to patient care across these Southern California communities.

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Quick Facts

  • 49 years of experience
  • Lac Usc Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Kim Gerald Linares has 2 locations

Fountain Valley Regional Hospital And Medical Center

17100 Euclid StFountain Valley, CA 92708

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PulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonologyEmergency Medicine
Accepts New Patients
4.8 
49 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Hindi, Urdu
Fountain Valley , CALaguna Beach , CAOrange , CAHarbor City , CA
Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Kim Gerald Linares has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kim Gerald Linares has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lac Usc Medical Center

Medical School

Creighton University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1977

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Dr. Kim Linares's office is located at 17100 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kim Linares affiliated with?
Dr. Kim Linares is affiliated with South Coast Global Medical Center.
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