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Ernest Kim, MD

4.8

325 ratings

Doctor of medicine (MD)

Sports medicine

(board certified)

Medical Group

Sharp Rees-Stealy

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Sharp Rees-Stealy La Mesa

619-644-6615

5525 Grossmont Center Drive
Floor 3
San Diego, CA 91942-3009

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  1. Sharp Rees-Stealy La Mesa

    5525 Grossmont Center Drive
    Floor 3
    San Diego, CA 91942-3009
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    619-644-6615

About Ernest Kim, MD

Age: 40
Gender: Male
Languages: English, Korean

Education

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

NPI

1124414925

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Ernest Kim, MD, accepts 35 health insurance plans.

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Ratings and reviews

4.8

325 ratings

Patient ratings

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.8

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.8

Provider included you in decisions

4.8

Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others

4.8

Provider discussed treatment options

4.8

Patient reviews

Verified Patient

July 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kim took time to listen to my concerns and addressed them accordingly with care and honestly. He was also supportive of my decisions about my care.

Verified Patient

July 19, 2025

5.0

I will be able to get shots in my hand because he knows how to do it. Doctor Hughes hurt my hand so bad, I was crying in my car.

Verified Patient

July 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Kim was great

Verified Patient

July 16, 2025

5.0

I was nervous meeting Dr. Kim as I was a longtime patient of Dr. Hughes. My fears were unfounded. Dr. Kim was wonderful, very great with his updates on my condition Loved his procedure guided with a sonogram for cortisone. I was totally comfortable and feel I am still in such good hands with my care!

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