
Dr. Sara Soohee Kim M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
7 Technology Drive Irvine CA, 92618About
Dr. Sara Kim is a nephrologist practicing in Irvine, CA. Dr. Kim specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kim most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Univ of Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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