A second generation Korean-American born in St. Louis, Dr. Kim graduated summa cum laude in biochemistry from Harvard College and received his medical degree at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kim completed his internship at Cornell, affiliated with New York Hospital in New York City and finished his internal medicine training at the UCLA Center for the Health Sciences. Dr. Kim spent two years in private practice in San Fernando Valley before returning to UCLA's West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital for an Allergy Fellowship.
Dr. Kim is an active teacher of house staff and residents at UCLA Medical Center, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, and St. Mary's Medical Center. Dr. Kim has been practicing in Southern California since 1991. Due to his recognition as an investigator in allergy and asthma research, Dr. Kim is a regular speaker at regional and national meetings.

Professional Certifications

• Diplomate American Board of Allergy and Immunology
• Diplomate American Board of Internal Medicine

Faculty Appointments

• Assistant Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Medicine
• Assistant Clinical Professor, UCI School of Medicine
• Chairman of Medicine, Long Beach Memorial 1998-2000

Professional Affiliations

• Fellow, American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
• Fellow, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology