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James Kim, MD
4.7
Medical doctor (MD)
Cardiology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Community
Insurance
James Kim, MD
4.7
Medical doctor (MD)
Cardiology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Community
Insurance
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Accepting new patients
Virtual visits available
Location and phone
Heart and Wellness Center
1415 East 8th Street
Unit 3
National City, CA 91950
Get directions619-434-4288
Fax: 619-434-4315Heart and Wellness Center
754 Medical Center Court
Suite 101
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Get directions619-434-4288
Fax: 619-434-4315Heart and Wellness Center
6367 Alvarado Court
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92120
Get directions619-434-4288
Fax: 619-434-4315
Care schedule
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About James Kim, MD
Age: 46
In practice since: 2015
Gender: Male
Languages: English, Korean, Spanish
Education
Loyola University (Chicago): Medical School
University of Chicago: Internship
University of Chicago: Residency
University of California, San Diego: Fellowship
Hospital affiliation
Areas of focus
- Advanced heart failure management
- Atrial fibrillation
- Cardiac calcium scoring
- Cardiac cath - angiogram
- Cardiopulmonary support (CPS)
- Chemical stress test
- Cholesterol management
- Chronic heart failure
- Computed tomography (CT) scan
- Computed tomography angiography (CTA)
- Echocardiogram (ECHO)
- Exercise stress test
- Holter monitoring
- Hypertension
- Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)
- Nuclear medicine studies
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
- Vascular (venous) ultrasound
- Weight management
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NPI
1336378371
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Insurance plans accepted
James Kim, MD, accepts 48 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.7
84 ratings
Patient ratings
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.7
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.7
Provider included you in decisions
4.7
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.7
Care Provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
4.7
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
January 13, 2025
5.0
Explained to me if I did not feel calm/satisfied with the results I could schedule another appointment, much faster than the scheduled if I had any problem.
Verified Patient
January 7, 2025
4.3
Good.
Verified Patient
January 6, 2025
4.0
Good.
Verified Patient
December 5, 2024
5.0
Excellent.
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Special recognitions
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Guardian Angel recognitions
James Kim, MD, has received Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from James Kim, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
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