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Dr. Samuel Kim, MD

General Surgery*
Map Pin Small Whittier, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Samuel Kim, MD

Dr. Samuel Kim, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Whittier, CA. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITAL / ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY and is affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital.

Dr. Kim works at Practice in Whittier, CA with other offices in La Mirada, CA and Norfolk, VA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross 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
    General Surgery Wells Medical Office Building
    12462 Putnam St Ste 500, Whittier, CA 90602 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 789-5449
  2. 2
    Office
    12675 La Mirada Blvd Ste 401, La Mirada, CA 90638 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 903-7339
  3. 3
    Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
    600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA 23507 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 388-3000

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  • PIH Health Whittier Hospital

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    About Dr. Samuel Kim, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1922354828
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITAL / ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY
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