277 Rancheros Dr, Ste 301, 
San Marcos, CA 

Overview

With nearly two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Elijah Kim (DNP, Psych NP) recognizes each individual’s uniqueness and focuses on their strengths, working collaboratively with patients to achieve the best possible outcomes. Having grown up in a different culture, he deeply respects cultural diversity and believes that individuals’ cultural background should be acknowledged, accommodated, and nurtured. Patient-centered care is one of his highest priorities. Dr. Kim emphasizes a balanced approach between clinical judgment and each patient's personal choice, maintaining flexibility based on their situation, signs, and symptoms.

Dr. Kim was inspired to work in mental health through the belief that a person is more than just the physical body, and that the mind, body, and soul function as an interconnected whole. Over the years, he’s observed many individuals struggling with mental illness, and was deeply moved from witnessing their suffering, which strengthened his desire to support vulnerable populations through compassionate and comprehensive care. Outside of work, Dr. Kim enjoys staying active through sports such as tennis.

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His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Schizoaffective Disorder.

Dr. Kim is board certified in Adult Nurse Practitioner - American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Psychiatry

Licenses

Nurse Practitioner in CA

Board Certifications

Adult Nurse Practitioner - American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - San Marcos
277 Rancheros Dr, Ste 301, San Marcos, CA 92069

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kim has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Schizoaffective Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Schizophrenia

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Elijah S. Kim

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Elijah S. Kim by calling their office at 855-603-3661. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Elijah S. Kim a top-rated expert for Schizophrenia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Elijah S. Kim is classified as an Experienced expert for Schizophrenia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Elijah S. Kim specialize in?

While Dr. Elijah S. Kim is a Psychiatry, they have specific expertise in Schizophrenia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Schizoaffective Disorder. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Psychiatry.

Does Dr. Elijah S. Kim participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Elijah S. Kim has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Schizophrenia. You can view a list of Dr. Elijah S. Kim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Elijah S. Kim accept my insurance?

Dr. Elijah S. Kim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 855-603-3661 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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