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Dr. Paul Kim, MD

Pain Medicine*
2.5 (25)
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Paul Kim, MD

Dr. Paul Kim, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in Pain Medicine, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Anesthesiology. They graduated from R Franklin University of Med & Sci and is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Dr. Kim, completed a residency at L A Co Usc Medical Center|Ucla Med Ctr/ucla D Geffen School. Patients rated Dr. Kim an average 2.5 star rating.

Dr. Kim works at Practice in San Diego, CA with other offices in Escondido, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Herniated Disc, Chronic Pain and Radiculopathy 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
    Office
    3549 Camino del Rio S Ste A, San Diego, CA 92108 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-0144
  2. 2
    Meta Sports and Pain Medicine
    8352 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste A, San Diego, CA 92111 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-0144
  3. 3
    Office
    240 W Mission Ave Ste C, Escondido, CA 92025 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-0144

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

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Herniated Disc
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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.
Herniated Disc
Chronic Pain
Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Fibromyalgia
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Facet Blocks
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Autoimmune Diseases
Autonomic Disorders
Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Cervical Herniated Disc
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Postoperative Pain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Facet Joint Pain
Facet Syndrome
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Fracture
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Headache
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Knee Disorders
Migraine
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Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neuropathic Joints
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Upper Back Pain
Cervical Facet Joint Injection
Epidural Injection
Facet Joint Injection
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Blocks
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
RSD Treatment
Stem Cell Therapy
Trigger Point Injection
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    About Dr. Paul Kim, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pain Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Korean and Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1871517110
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • L A Co Usc Medical Center|Ucla Med Ctr/ucla D Geffen School
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • R Franklin University of Med & Sci
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Paul 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 has seen patients for Herniated Disc, Chronic Pain and Radiculopathy, 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.

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Kim. The overall rating for this provider is 2.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kim.

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