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Dr. Samuel Kim, MD
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 42
Dr. Samuel Kim, MD
5.0 (71 Ratings)
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Dr. Samuel Kim, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Upland, CA.
Dr. Samuel Kim, MD
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Dr. Samuel Kim, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 42
Upland, CA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience
Dr. Samuel Kim, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Upland, CA.

About

Dr. Kim graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2011 and completed a residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Dr. Samuel Kim, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Upland, CA and has 14 years experience. Dr. Kim currently practices at Pacific Eye Institute and are affiliated with Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center and San Antonio Regional Hospital. Dr. Kim has experience treating conditions like Vitreous Hemorrhage, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and Diabetic Retinopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kim received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 71 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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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dislocation of Lens
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Diseases
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Eye Cancer
Eyeball Contusion
Floaters
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Harada's Disease
Headache
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Hypotony of Eye
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Posterior Uveitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Squamous Blepharitis
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Vascular Disease
Vitreous Abscess
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Focal Laser Photocoagulation
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Intravitreal Injection
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Repair of Eye Laceration
Scleral Buckling
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Commonwealth of Virginia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Affiliated Health Funds
  • Local Access Plus HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna

Locations

  1. 1 Upland
    555 N 13th Ave, Upland, CA 91786
    Monday
    Open 24 Hours 08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    Open 24 Hours 08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    Open 24 Hours 08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    Open 24 Hours 08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    Open 24 Hours 08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Loma Linda Eye Institute
    11370 Anderson St # 2900, Loma Linda, CA 92354
    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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Apple Valley Office
    15099 Kamana Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92307
    Monday
    Open 24 Hours 08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    Open 24 Hours 08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    Open 24 Hours 08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    Open 24 Hours 08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    Open 24 Hours 08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 00:00
    Sunday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 00:00
  4. 4 Temecula
    8112 Milliken Ave Ste 203, Temecula, CA 92590
    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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

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5.0
Based on 71 Reviews
5 Stars (70)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (0)

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May 21, 2025
Dr. Kim and his team are not only professional and experts in their field, they actually care! I can't say enough good things!
— May 21, 2025
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Korean
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
    2011
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Kettering Medical Center
    2012
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center
    2015
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center/Retina Group of Washington
    2017
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Samuel Kim, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kim's profile.

Dr. Kim frequently treats the following conditions: Vitreous Hemorrhage, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and Diabetic Retinopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Samuel Kim, MD is affiliated with Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center and San Antonio Regional Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

    1798 N Garey Ave, Pomona, CA

  • San Antonio Regional Hospital

    999 San Bernardino Rd, Upland, CA