
Dr. Hyong S Kim M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
9300 Campus Point Dr Mail Code 7381 La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Hyong Kim practices Pulmonology in La Jolla, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kim manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
Pulmonologist Medical Degree
Director, Pulmonary Vascular Medicine Medical Degree
Professor of Medicine Medical Degree
The University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL Medical Degree
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
Provider Details
Dr. Hyong S Kim M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 9300 Campus Point Dr Mail Code 7381
9300 Campus Point Dr Mail Code 7381 -La Jolla, CA 92037Get Direction
Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center at UC San Diego Health - Pulmonary Vascular Disease
9434 Medical Center Drive -La Jolla, CA 92037Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Peter Fedullo M.D.9434 Medical Center Drive La Jolla CA 92037
- Douglas John Conrad MD9350 Campus Point Drive La Jolla CA 92037
- Dr. Shazia M. Jamil M.D.10666 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla CA 92037
- Dr. Robert B. Sarnoff M.D.10666 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla CA 92037
- Dr. Lawrence Kline D.O.10666 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla CA 92037
- Dr. Adnan Begovic M.D.9300 Campus Point Dr La Jolla CA 92037
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