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Dr. William Kim, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
2.2 (30)
Map Pin Small Torrance, CA
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. William Kim, MD

Dr. William Kim, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Torrance, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 50 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance. Dr. Kim, completed a residency at Case Western Reserve University. Patients rated Dr. Kim an average 2.2 star rating.

Dr. Kim works at Practice in Torrance, CA with other offices in Long Beach, CA. 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
    Orthopaedic Specialties Associates
    4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 190, Torrance, CA 90503 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 426-9890
  2. 2
    Torrance Memorial Medical Center
    3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 543-2521
  3. 3
    St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach
    1050 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 491-9890
  4. 4
    Impact Center of Long Beach
    701 E 28th St Ste 117, Long Beach, CA 90806 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 426-9890

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center
  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

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Back Pain
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Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Limb Pain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteopenia
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gonococcal Joint Infection
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 50 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1144228628
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of California-Los Angeles
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Case Western Reserve University
    Residency
    Internship
    • Gundersen Clin/Luth Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    30 patients have reviewed Dr. Kim. The overall rating for this provider is 2.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kim.

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