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Ernest S. Kim, MD

4.7

318 ratings

Doctor of medicine (MD)

Sports medicine

(board certified)

Medical Group

Sharp Rees-Stealy

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Sharp Rees-Stealy La Mesa

619-644-6500

5525 Grossmont Center Drive
Floor 6
San Diego, CA 91942-3009

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  1. Sharp Rees-Stealy La Mesa

    5525 Grossmont Center Drive
    Floor 6
    San Diego, CA 91942-3009
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    619-644-6500

About Ernest S. Kim, MD

Age: 41
Gender: Male
Languages: Korean

Education

St. George's University: Medical School
Loyola University: Internship
Loyola University (Chicago): Residency

NPI

1124414925

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Insurance plans accepted

Ernest S. Kim, MD, accepts 34 health insurance plans.

Insurance plans accepted

Sharp accepts most health insurance. Not all plans are listed. Please contact your insurance company to verify your insurance type and plan.

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Ratings and reviews

4.7

318 ratings

Patient ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.8

Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others

4.7

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.7

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.7

Provider discussed treatment options

4.7

Patient reviews

Verified Patient

July 27, 2026

5.0

Thx.

Verified Patient

July 17, 2026

5.0

Dr. Kim explained what was gonna be going on explain the benefits and the risk of everything involved as well as next steps after the procedure

Verified Patient

July 10, 2026

5.0

Very professional.

Verified Patient

July 10, 2026

5.0

Dr. Lin is a rockstar.

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