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Dr. Matthew Kim, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.6 (21)
Map Pin Small Fullerton, CA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Matthew Kim, MD

Dr. Matthew Kim, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Fullerton, CA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Providence St. Jude Medical Center. Dr. Kim, completed a residency at Loyola University Medical Center - Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Kim an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Kim works at Terry & Kim Eye Institute in Fullerton, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Dry Eyes, Eyelid Disorders and Tear Duct Disorders 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

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    Terry & Kim Eye Institute
    270 Laguna Rd Ste 100, Fullerton, CA 92835 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 525-2375

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  • Providence St. Jude Medical Center

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Dry Eyes
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Eyelid Disorders
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Dystrophy
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Infections
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Drusen
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Graves' Disease
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ocular Herpes (Herpes of the Eye)
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Scleritis
Serous Conjunctivitis
Shingles
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Staphyloma Posticum
Temporal Arteritis
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Biopsy of Cornea
Blepharoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Coreoplasty
Cornea Transplant
Corneal Tattooing
Cyclocryotherapy
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Goniotomy
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridoplasty
Iridotomy
Laser Eye Surgery
LASIK
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Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Pterygium Surgery
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Vision Screening
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    4.6
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    Based on 21 ratings
    Patient Ratings (21)
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Korean and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1770514465
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • UNIVERSITY of CALIFORNIA AT IRVINE / CALIFORNIA COLLEGE of MEDICINE & SURGERY|University of California Irvine Medical Center / Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Loyola University Medical Center - Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Creighton University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Matthew 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.

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    Dr. Kim works at Terry & Kim Eye Institute in Fullerton, CA. View the full address on Dr. Kim’s profile.

    Dr. Kim has seen patients for Dry Eyes, Eyelid Disorders and Tear Duct Disorders, 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.

    Dr. Kim speaks Korean and Spanish.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Kim. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kim.

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