Dr. Myeong Cheol Kim M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2140 W Olympic Blvd Suite 210 Los Angeles CA, 90006About
Dr. Myeong Kim is a physiatrist practicing in Los Angeles, 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
Catholic Med College, Seoul, Korea 1976
catholic medical college 1976
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
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- Dr. Peter C Lee M.D.3030 W Olympic Blvd Los Angeles CA 90006
- Mr. Hyun-chang Choi L.AC.1110 S LAKE ST APT 307 LOS ANGELES CA 90006