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Dr. William Kim, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 78
Dr. William Kim, MD
2.2 (30 Ratings)

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Dr. William Kim, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Torrance, CA.
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Dr. William Kim, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 78
Torrance, CA
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. William Kim, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Torrance, CA.

About

Dr. Kim graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1974 and completed a residency at Case Western Reserve University.Dr. William Kim, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Torrance, CA and has 50 years experience. Dr. Kim currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance. Dr. Kim has experience treating conditions like Limb Pain and Osteoarthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kim received an average rating of 2.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 30 times. Dr. Kim's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kim also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kim is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis
Bursitis
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis
Bursitis
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis
Bursitis
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Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hip Replacement
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Bone Cancer
Bunion
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Bursitis of Hip
Cerebral Palsy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gonococcal Joint Infection
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarlov Cyst
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Osteophyte
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Wound Repair

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    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
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Locations

  1. 1 Orthopaedic Specialties Associates
    4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 190, Torrance, CA 90503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 426-9890
  2. 2 Torrance Memorial Medical Center
    3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 543-2521
  3. 3 St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach
    1050 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 491-9890
  4. 4 Impact Center of Long Beach
    701 E 28th St Ste 117, Long Beach, CA 90806
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2.2
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Apr 21, 2024
Lost year my doctor referred me to Dr kim I made an appointment and went to see him wen hi see the way I was walking right away he told me I needed a knee replacement I agree with him he send me to have x-rays. Ultra sound. and blod work i wen was this guy is berry careful and takes precautions so he give me a date i have to wait 3 months i was struggling to move around october 13 he did the surgery on my right knee when i got out of the surgical center in redondo beach and stand to get on the carr i was amazed no pain on monday start therapy at optum in torrance every body was very helpful .two months later i'm walking no cane no pain .january 26th i go back and get the left knee replacement same thing no pain therapy again berry important today is april 20th i'm walking around working i can bend my knees to get on my trucks or cars no pain i sleep like a baby i'm so happy. THANK YOU DR KIM YOU GIVE ME MY LIFE BACK. I M REALLY GRATEFUL TO YOU AND YOUR STAFF....SAUL SANDOVAL.
Saul Sandoval — Apr 21, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Gundersen Clin/Luth Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Case Western Reserve University
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California-Los Angeles
    1982
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Kim, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kim's profile.

Dr. Kim frequently treats the following conditions: Limb Pain and Osteoarthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Kim, MD is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance.

Yes, Dr. William Kim, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA

  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

    4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA