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Dr. Paul Kim, MD

Dr. Paul Kim, MD

Pain Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Kim, MD is a pain medicine physician in San Diego, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from R Franklin University of Med & Sci in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center and Palomar Medical Center Poway. He is accepting new patients.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

3549 Camino del Rio S Ste A San Diego, CA 92108

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Dr. Kim's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kim

2.5
25 ratings, 14 with a written review
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Horrible It’s all about money. Gives pain management a BAD name Not sure why he went to med school. I would never go back to that office
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
5 others found this helpful
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Sep 22, 2021
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Most uncaring Doctor I have ever been to
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 16, 2021
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I have been seeing Dr. Kim for 4 years regarding a work comp injury and he has been great helping me with treatments for my back pain. His staff has been wonderful helping out with the appointments and problems dealing with work comp authorizations/denials. my work comp case finally settled and I'm continuing to see Dr. Kim with my private insurance. He and his staff are the best.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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JP in San Diego, CA May 2, 2020 – May 05, 2020
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I could never get an apointment from his staff after five (5) tries. No call backs, put on hold, just crazy over a week’s time. I gave up after reading these reviews. They were very helpful..
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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May 30, 2019
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Thank you to you and your staff for helping me with my pain.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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san diego, CA – Feb 21, 2019
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I was a patient of this so called Dr. Kim in 2013. I've been suffering from an incurable condition called idiopathic intracranial hypertension, aka psuedotumor ceribri since Kim disregard FDA warnings and continued to use this drug risking people's lives! He took away the life as I knew it! I was put on disability for the consequences of his frivolous actions at a young age of 36 years old. Since, kim has failed to make any attempt to do right by me or my family. Not even to say sorry!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Bianca Petruzzella in Phoenix, AZ – Jul 27, 2018
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Waited an entire month in pain for them to make sure my insurance received the request for a procedure I needed to relieve my pain. They sent the request again because I called and waited another 3 weeks to finally get my injection, The Staff clearly does not care about the patients. They are rude and indifferent if you are in pain. I would not recommend this place to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Dan in San Diego, CA – Dec 07, 2017
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GO SOMEWHERE ELSE INCREDIBLY RUDE Staff Wait is usually 45 minutes I was billed twice for the same visit so make sure you keep track of their charges or they will overcharge. ou never get to see Dr. Kim - he may see you on your fist visit then he will pass you on to his nurses and some other doctor you know nothing about. If I had known this ahead of time I would not have made an appointment. I paid to see Dr. Kim, not some assistant nurse or replacement Doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Carmen in San Diego, CA – Dec 06, 2017
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I have been going to Dr. Kim for over 8 years now, and have always found him to be a competent, caring and great pain management specialist. He was always willing to listen to me, and would suggest new meds if he felt what I was currently taking was not working. Highly recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Deniset524 in San Diego, CA – Oct 28, 2016
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Doctor Kim reviewed my MRI and stated he would expedite a referral to a neurologist. A week later after numerous phone calls, emails, his office has yet to even make a referral.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Hamlin Tallent in Escondido, CA – Aug 02, 2016
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Dr. Kim and staff have been very helpful especially Olivia who has been very polite and helpful with my back pain. They seem to always have a very good attitude
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jeff in Chula vista, CA – Aug 02, 2016
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Do not come to this office! They treat you like cattle. All they care about is getting people in and out as fast as they can to make more money. The staff is rude and always messes up on billings! They are trying to make me pay $300 in fake charges. I am reporting them.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Sherri in Escondido, Ca – Jul 06, 2016
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The only thing missing were leeches and a bloodletting. The RF Neurotomy proposed as treatment was the most barbaric 'medical procedure' I've ever experienced. You'll see winged monkeys fly out my ears an play croquet b/f I ever step foot in that office again. The good Doctor ran out of the room was never seen again after his failed RF N attempt...sent his PA to follow-up visit just to tell me 'it didn't work'.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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John F. in San Diego, CA – May 26, 2016
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Listen to my concerns and needs, and acted upon them.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Keith Willis in San Diego, CA – May 19, 2016
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Dr. Paul Kim, MD is a pain medicine physician in San Diego, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from R Franklin University of Med & Sci in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UC San Diego...read more

  • Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

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  • L A Co Usc Medical Center|ucla Med Ctr/ucla D Geffen School

    Residency Hospital

  • R Franklin University Of Med & Sci

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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