Dr. James Kim, MD - Chula Vista, CA - Cardiology, Internal Medicine Open Now

Dr. James Kim, MD

Cardiology, Internal Medicine
Chula Vista, CA 91911 (3 other locations)
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Meet Dr. James KimJames Kim, MD, is an expert cardiologist at his practice in National City and Chula Vista, California. He has a special interest in Ipidology Blood Pressure ManagementCardiac RehabilitationNon-Invasive/Invasive CardiologyAdvanced ImagingPreventive CardiologyEchocardiographyCardiac CatheterizationNuclear CardiologyBiomedical TechnologyMedical EntrepreneurshipDr. Kim earned his Bachelor of Science in computer science and minor in mathematics from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He attended Northwestern University for his post-graduate studies in pre-medicine before earning his Doctor of Medicine with honors from the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Upon graduating, he completed his internal medicine internship and residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was nominated for chief resident. He then completed a cardiovascular medicine fellowship at the University of California, San Diego.Dr. Kim emphasizes a high
level of communication and places huge importance on trust and rapport. As a kind and caring physician, he focuses on patients’ overall health and well-being. He is well-trained in using the most up-to-date therapies to treat all spectrums of heart disease. Dr. Kim takes a holistic approach to care, aiming to treat patients without relying on medications, and utilizing non-invasive solutions before recommending procedures. Furthermore, he educates his patients so they make health decisions together as a team.Board certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Kim also holds board certification from the American Society of Echocardiography. He gives numerous academic lectures to physicians, residents, and medical students, and published several papers throughout his career. To better serve patients, he is fluent in English, Spanish, and Korean. Outside of work, Dr. Kim enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with his family. He is a husband and father to three young children.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 79 insurances accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish, Korean
  • University of Chicago Medical Center
  • 3 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 locations

Locations

Dr. James Kim has 4 locations

James Kim Cardiology

754 Medical Center Court, Suite 101 Chula Vista, CA 91911
Accepting New Patients

James Kim Cardiology

502 Euclid Ave Ste 104 National City, CA 91950
Accepting New Patients

James Kim Cardiology

502 Euclid Ave Ste 104 National City, CA 91950

James Kim Cardiology

5358 Jackson Drive, Suite 1 La Mesa, CA 91942
Accepting New Patients

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Kim

  • Aetna AWH Southern CA Elect Choice
  • Aetna AWH Southern CA HMO
  • Aetna AWH Southern CA Managed Choice
  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO Open Access
  • Aetna HMO
  • Aetna HMO Deductible Plan CA only
  • Aetna Innovation Health Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
  • Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
  • Aetna Open Choice PPO
  • Aexcel PPO
  • Anthem Advantage HMO
  • Anthem BC Pathway X EPO Network
  • AWH Southern CA Elect Choice
  • AWH Southern CA HMO
  • AWH Southern CA Managed Choice
  • BC CA California Care Small Group HMO
  • BCBS AZ PPO/EPO Statewide
  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
  • BCBS Pathway EPO
  • BCBSA Blue Card High Performance Network
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Small Group
  • Blue Cross CA Advantage PPO Preferred DirectAccess Plus
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem Advantage HMO
  • Blue Cross CA California Care Large Group HMO
  • Blue Cross CA California Care Small Group HMO
  • Blue Cross CA Pathway X PPO
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Individual
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Large Group
  • Blue Cross CA Select HMO
  • Blue Cross CA Select Plus HMO
  • Blue Shield CA Access Plus HMO
  • Blue Shield CA Bronze 60 PPO SHOP
  • Blue Shield CA Bronze Full PPO 4500
  • Blue Shield CA Platinum 90 PPO
  • Blue Shield CA Platinum Access+ HMO 25
  • Blue Shield CA PPO
  • Blue Shield CA Silver 70 PPO
  • Blue Shield of CA 2021 I&F PPO Plan
  • CIGNA HMO
  • CIGNA Open Access Plus
  • CIGNA PPO
  • Health Net CA CommunityCare Network HMO
  • Health Net CA HMO
  • Health Net CA HMO Employer Group
  • Health Net CA HMO SmartCare
  • Health Net CA HMO Whole Care Network
  • Health Net CA HMO Wholecare
  • Health Net CA Individual and Family PPO
  • Health Net CA PPO
  • Health Net PureCare HSP Individual and Family Plans
  • Health Net PureCare One EPO Individual & Family Plan
  • Health Net SmartCare Network HMO Small Group
  • HealthNet HMO - Ambetter HMO IFP (CC1)
  • HealthNet HMO CommunityCare I&F
  • HealthNet Salud HMO y Mas Small / Large Group
  • Medica Choice With UHC
  • MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
  • Molina Marketplace CA
  • Molina Mrktplace CA
  • Oscar CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • Oscar Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • Sharp Health Blue Choice
  • Sharp Health Choice
  • Sharp Health Gold Value
  • Sharp Health Performance
  • Sharp Health Premier
  • Sharp Health Value
  • UHC Choice Plus POS
  • UHC Navigate HMO
  • UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
  • UHC Nexus Open Access
  • UHC Options PPO
  • UHC SignatureValue Advantage HMO - CA
  • UHC SignatureValue Flex1
  • UHC SignatureValue HMO - CA
  • UHC SV Flex Tier 3
  • UHC West SignatureValue Advantage HMO Value Network
  • UHC West SignatureValue HMO

Specialties

Dr. James Kim has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Kim has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Immunization
  • Weight Loss
  • Check-up
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Heartburn

Education

University of Chicago Medical Center

Residency

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Medical School

University of Chicago Medical Center

Internship

University of California, San Diego

Fellowship

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