
Overview
Kevin Kim, MD, grew up in the Seattle, Washington area. He obtained his undergraduate education at the University of Chicago and attended Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, for his medical degree. He received training in Internal Medicine residency and Hematology/Oncology fellowship at Scripps Clinic/Green Hospital in La Jolla, California.After completing his training in 2010, he joined Kootenai Clinic Cancer Services in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was instrumental in achieving the Cancer Center’s prestigious National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). As well, he is a strong proponent of clinical trials to improve patient care.Dr. Kim strives to balance his experience and knowledge of individualized cancer care with a deep empathy and compassion for his patients. He believes in building a partnership with his patients. Additionally, he supports patient education that optimizes patients’ understanding of their disease and treatment options.He comes to the Central Coast with his beautiful wife, Anna Kim, MD, and two amazing children. He enjoys many outdoor activities, such as surfing, fishing, golfing, skiing and hiking.
Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Richter Syndrome.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- STATE MEDICAID
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1325 E Church St, Ste 301, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Mission Hope Cancer Center - Medical Oncology - Arroyo Grande
Dr. Keith Ayrons grew up on Long Island, New York, and completed his bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University of Albany while volunteering at the local hospital in the Pathology department. His passion for science and early learnings in the experimental and clinical based approach inspired him to complete first, a Master’s in Microbiology from Adelphi University and then his medical degree from Wayne State University. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency, and combined fellowship in Oncology and Hematology at Stoney Brook University. In 1995, Dr. Ayrons joined a growing oncology and hematology practice in Gastonia, North Carolina, where he was a partner for 23 years. He is Board Certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine and served as past president of the Internal Medicine department. For 25 years he developed excellent patient and family relationship skills that created a loyal patient following. In 2018, Dr. Ayrons relocated to the Central Coast and is excited to be a part of the Mission Hope Cancer Center where he can continue to fulfill his passion of serving the community through providing quality care. Dr. Ayrons is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.
UCLA Health Hematology Oncology
Brian Dicarlo is an Oncologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Dicarlo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lung Cancer, and Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma. Dr. Dicarlo is currently accepting new patients.
Surgical Oncology - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA
"Jonathan Tammela, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist Surgeon. Dr. Tammela provides highly specialized care in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancers affecting the female reproductive tract. He is highly skilled at minimally-invasive Robotic Surgery.""I understand that being faced with a diagnosis of cancer or a complex gynecologic condition can cause patients to feel frightened or anxious. For this reason, timely access to consultation and treatment is my priority. I am committed to offering patients the most up-to date,evidence-based therapies, including Robotic Surgery when appropriate. I believe in the importance of clearly explaining all treatment options to the patient, so that together we can make the best plan of care for her unique needs.""—Jonathan Tammela, MD, FACOGA trailblazer in his field, Dr. Tammela established the first full-time Robotic Gynecologic Oncology program in Northeast Wisconsin and has performed more than 1000 robotic surgeries. Dr. Tammela completed his undergraduate studies in Hawaii and earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in OB/GYN at the University of Florida, Jacksonville and then completed subspecialty training in Gynecologic Oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Tammela treats all types of gynecologic cancers and is triple board certified in Gynecologic Oncology, Hospice and Palliative Care, and Obstetrics and Gynecology.He has won several awards including “Innovator of the Year Award”for cancer treatment and robotic surgery.". Dr. Tammela is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, and Oophorectomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)Dr. Kim isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)Dr. Kim isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).
- Colorectal CancerDr. Kim isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Kim isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Kim isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Richter SyndromeDr. Kim isDistinguished. Learn about Richter Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AnemiaDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Acute Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Acute Promyelocytic LeukemiaDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia.

