Dr. Paul Kim, MD
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Dr. Paul Kim, MD
Neurological Spine Surgery
Dr. Paul Kim, MD is a neurological spine surgery specialist in Encinitas, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Alvarado Hospital Medical Center and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Locations
CORE Orthopaedic Medical Center
Spine Institute Of San Diego
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Kim specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Kim's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kim
4.6
| 5 Star | 88% | 88% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 6% | 6% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 6% | 6% |
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About Me
biography
Paul D. Kim, M.D. graduated with honors as a College Scholar from Cornell University. After college, he was a Ph.D. candidate at Harvard University before deciding to pursue a career in medicine. He then completed medical school at Columbia University's...read moreNeurological Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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The Spine Institute At Cedars-sinai Medical Center
Fellowship HospitalNew York Orthopedic Hospital
Residency HospitalColumbia University
Medical School
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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.
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
- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)
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.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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