Suzy Kim
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
5 Journey Suite 210 Aliso Viejo CA, 92656About
Dr. Suzy Kim is a physiatrist practicing in Aliso Viejo, CA. Dr. Kim is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Kim focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Kim can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
USC Keck School of Medicine MD 2000
Board Certification
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
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