Dr. Choll Kim, MD
Dr. Choll Kim, MD is a minimally invasive orthopedic spine surgery specialist in San Diego, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Alvarado Hospital Medical Center and UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Excel Spine Center
6719 Alvarado Rd Ste 304 San Diego, CA 92120Make an Appointment
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``I spent twenty years learning how to diagnose and treat patients with spinal disease; but the most important education I obtained was when my father became ill and I experienced what it is like to be on the other end of the relationship. I decided...read morebiography
Dr. Choll Kim graduated cum laude from Harvard Medical School and completed his fellowship training in complex spine surgery at the Mayo Clinic. In addition, he is double-board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American...read moreMinimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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Mayo Clinic
Fellowship Hospital, 2002Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 2002University Of California San Diego Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 2001Harvard Medical School
Medical School, 1996University Of California At Los Angeles
1992University Of California At San Diego
Undergraduate School, 1987
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 50
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
78%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% lower than the national average
68%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% lower than the national average
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Compare Dr. Kim with our nearby Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialists at Palomar Health.
Make an appointment at Palomar Health today at
(858) 480-5558.
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