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Dr. Dennis Kim, MD

Rheumatology*
2.1 (19)
Map Pin Small Lakewood, WA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Dennis Kim, MD

Dr. Dennis Kim, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Lakewood, WA. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 29 years of experience. They graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and is affiliated with St. Clare Hospital. Dr. Kim, completed a residency at Emory University. Patients rated Dr. Kim an average 2.1 star rating.

Dr. Kim works at Franciscan Rheumatology Associates at St. Clare in Lakewood, WA. They frequently treat conditions like Muscle Weakness along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kim's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Franciscan Rheumatology Associates at St. Clare
    11311 Bridgeport Way SW Ste 309, Lakewood, WA 98499 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 985-6490
  2. 2
    Bridgeport Medical Clinic
    11306 Bridgeport Way SW Ste B, Lakewood, WA 98499 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 588-0370

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • St. Clare Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Muscle Weakness
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Acute Bronchitis

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Muscle Weakness
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Arthritis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Constipation
Difficulty With Walking
Gout
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Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Osteoarthritis
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anemia
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Ankylosing Spondylitis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Anxiety
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Asthma
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Behçet's Disease
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disc Disease
Depressive Disorders
Diabetes
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Down Syndrome
Dupuytrens Contracture
Emphysema
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Hammer Toe
Heart Disease
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
High Cholesterol
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Injuries
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Lupus
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Muscle Cramping
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pharyngitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Sleep Apnea
Spondylitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Trigger Finger
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Physical Examination
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Steroid Injection
Ultrasound
Wellness Examination
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    • ODS Health Plan
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    Based on 19 ratings
    Patient Ratings (19)
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    (4)
    4 Star
    (1)
    3 Star
    (0)
    2 Star
    (1)
    1 Star
    (13)
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    About Dr. Dennis Kim, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1669586087
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Emory University
    Residency
    Internship
    • Emory University School of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Dennis Kim, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kim is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Kim has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Kim works at Franciscan Rheumatology Associates at St. Clare in Lakewood, WA. View the full address on Dr. Kim’s profile.

    Dr. Kim has seen patients for Muscle Weakness, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kim on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    19 patients have reviewed Dr. Kim. The overall rating for this provider is 2.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kim.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Kim, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Kim appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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