Overview
Richard Kim is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California.
Dr. Kim is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 55 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
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- PPO
Locations
8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048
127 S San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard W. Kim
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard W. Kim?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard W. Kim by calling their office at 310-423-3851. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard W. Kim a top-rated expert for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard W. Kim is classified as an Distinguished expert for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), 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. Richard W. Kim specialize in?
While Dr. Richard W. Kim is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Heart Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard W. Kim participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard W. Kim has published 55 articles and abstracts on conditions like Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). You can view a list of Dr. Richard W. Kim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard W. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard W. Kim accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-423-3851 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Kim isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Atrioventricular Septal DefectDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
- Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
- Heart TransplantDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- MonkeypoxDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Monkeypox.
- Pulmonary Atresia with Ventricular Septal Defect
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.