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James T. Kim, MD
4.7
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Cardiology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Community
Insurance
James T. Kim, MD
4.7
Doctor of medicine (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
220 West Main Street
Unit 103
El Cajon, CA 92020
Get directions619-434-4288
Fax: 619-434-4315
Care schedule
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About James T. Kim, MD
Age: 48
In practice since: 2015
Gender: Male
Languages: 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
To confirm coverage for specific treatments and procedures, contact your physician or health plan.
NPI
1336378371
Insurance plans accepted
James T. Kim, MD, accepts 43 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.7
84 ratings
Patient ratings
Provider included you in decisions
4.7
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.7
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.8
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
July 22, 2026
4.8
I still do not have the result because I am just starting with my tests the doctor was very kind and very attentive to everything what I was telling him regarding my concerns.
Verified Patient
July 21, 2026
5.0
Dr. James Kim is an incredibly smart and caring doctor. He takes wonderful care of me, he is someone who truly cares about my problems and health. I'm extremely grateful for his excellent work and support -
Verified Patient
May 26, 2026
5.0
All very well
Verified Patient
April 21, 2026
4.0
They attended me in a rush as is they had many patients. They did not tell me about my health status, or they did not give me recommendations.
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