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Dr. Richard Kim, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 54
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Dr. Richard Kim, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA.
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Dr. Richard Kim, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 54
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Richard Kim, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA.

About

Dr. Kim graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Richard Kim, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Kim currently practices at Smidt Heart Institute. Dr. Kim's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kim is board certified in Congenital Cardiac Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Congenital Heart Disease
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Congenital Heart Disease
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Congenital Heart Disease
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Heart Defect Repair
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracentesis
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Smidt Heart Institute
    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, Los Angeles, CA 90048
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 423-2726

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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Congenital Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Yale New Haven Hospital
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
    2006
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Kim, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kim's profile.

Yes, Dr. Richard Kim, MD holds board certification in Congenital Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.