Expertise in
30
conditions
Expertise in
30
conditions
UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
300 Stein Plz Ste 420, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

Won Kim is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

Dr. Kim is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Microvascular Decompression.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Santa Monica - UCLA Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

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
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LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
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

UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
300 Stein Plz Ste 420, Los Angeles, CA 90095

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. Won Kim

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Won Kim?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Won Kim by calling their office at 310-825-5111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Won Kim a top-rated expert for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Won Kim is classified as an Distinguished expert for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, 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. Won Kim specialize in?

While Dr. Won Kim is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Radiation Induced Meningioma, and Hydrocephalus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Won Kim participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Won Kim has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. You can view a list of Dr. Won Kim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Won Kim accept my insurance?

Dr. Won Kim accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-825-5111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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