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Dr. Matthew Kim, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 52
Dr. Matthew Kim, MD
4.5 (22 Ratings)
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Dr. Matthew Kim, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Fullerton, CA.
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Dr. Matthew Kim, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 52
Fullerton, CA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Matthew Kim, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Fullerton, CA.

About

Dr. Kim graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at Loyola University Medical Center - Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital.Dr. Matthew Kim, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Fullerton, CA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Kim currently practices at Terry & Kim Eye Institute and are affiliated with Providence St. Jude Medical Center. Dr. Kim has experience treating conditions like Eyelid Disorders, Pterygium and Tear Duct Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kim received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Kim's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kim also speaks Korean and Spanish. Dr. Kim is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eyelid Disorders
Pterygium
Tear Duct Disorders
Eyelid Disorders
Pterygium
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Blepharoplasty
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Dystrophy
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Infections
Corneal Ulcer
Disorder of Choroid
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Graves' Disease
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lagophthalmos
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Miosis
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Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Ocular Herpes (Herpes of the Eye)
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Scleritis
Serous Conjunctivitis
Shingles
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Staphyloma Posticum
Temporal Arteritis
Uveitis
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Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Biopsy of Cornea
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Coreoplasty
Corneal Tattooing
Cyclocryotherapy
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridoplasty
Iridotomy
Laser Eye Surgery
LASIK
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Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Pterygium Surgery
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Terry & Kim Eye Institute
    270 Laguna Rd Ste 100, Fullerton, CA 92835
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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4.5
Based on 22 Reviews
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Mar 07, 2023
I worked for St Jude in Fullerton for several years and knew of his reputation from his patients so it was a no-brainer to have him do my cataract surgery. He did a flawless job and I had no problems with my 2 eye surgeries.
Priscilla P. — Mar 07, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Korean
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Creighton University School of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center
    2003
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Loyola University Medical Center - Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
    2006
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • UNIVERSITY of CALIFORNIA AT IRVINE / CALIFORNIA COLLEGE of MEDICINE & SURGERY|University of California Irvine Medical Center / Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Matthew Kim, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kim's profile.

Dr. Kim frequently treats the following conditions: Eyelid Disorders, Pterygium and Tear Duct Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Matthew Kim, MD is affiliated with Providence St. Jude Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Matthew Kim, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Providence St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr, Fullerton, CA