Kwang S. Kim
Experienced in Pterygium

Dr. Kwang S. Kim

Ophthalmology
Sutter Health
651 Fulton Ave., 
Sacramento, CA 
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Experienced in Pterygium
Sutter Health
651 Fulton Ave., 
Sacramento, CA 
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Overview

Kwang Kim is an Ophthalmologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Cataract, X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 180 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Iowa, College Of Medicine
Residency
Washington University
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in CA
Board Certifications
Ophthalmology - Board Certified
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

651 Fulton Ave., Sacramento, CA 95825
Call: 916-483-2525

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


180 Total Publications

A Quantum Compass for Materials Discovery: Navigating the Combinatorial Explosion.
A Quantum Compass for Materials Discovery: Navigating the Combinatorial Explosion.
Journal: ACS central science
Published: September 10, 2025
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    • Distinguished
    • Cataract
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    • Optic Atrophy Type 1
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      Distinguished
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    • Optic Nerve Atrophy
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    • Advanced
    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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      Advanced
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    • Chalazion
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    • Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
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      Advanced
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    • Cone Dystrophy
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      Advanced
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    • Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
      Dr. Kim is
      Advanced
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    • Cone-Rod Dystrophy
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    • Experienced
    • Allergic Conjunctivitis
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    • Amblyopia
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    • Bell's Palsy
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    • Benign Essential Blepharospasm
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    • Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
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