Summary

Dr. Richard Kim treats back pain, back pain in children and teens, and back pain during pregnancy, and performs lumbar epidural steroid injections, medial branch blocks, and facet joint injections. He practices internal medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation and has 25 years of experience.

Dr. Kim earned his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center, seeing patients in Sunnyvale, Redwood City, and Santa Clara, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Kim 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 25 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • St Georges University School Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Shinil Kim has 3 locations

Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Arques Medical Offices

1263 E Arques AveSunnyvale, CA 94085
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English Speaks English, Tamil Speaks English
Sunnyvale , CAPalo Alto , CALos Gatos , CAUpland , CA
Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Shinil Kim

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Shinil Kim has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Shinil Kim has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Pain
  • EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Injury
  • Nerve Damage
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Prosthetics
  • Rehabilitation
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery Recovery

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

Dr. Richard Shinil Kim holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from St Georges University School Of Medicine in 2001.

NPI Number

Dr. Kim's NPI number is 1609813476.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Richard Kim accepting new patients?
Dr. Richard Kim is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Richard Kim's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Richard Kim accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Kim accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Kim affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Kim is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Richard Kim's office located?
Dr. Richard Kim's office is located at 1263 E Arques Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085.
Does Dr. Richard Kim accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Richard Kim has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

Data Sources

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  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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