Carolyn K. Kim, MD
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Carolyn K. Kim, MD

  • Nephrology
Average rating: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Pasadena Specialty Care |
625 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 285 Pasadena, CA 91105

About

Dr. Carolyn Kim is a nephrologist who practices in Pasadena and Burbank. She enjoys practicing all aspects of general nephrology with special interests in hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, chronic kidney disease, preventive care, and transplant-related care. When it comes to patient care, Dr. Kim is committed to building long-term and meaningful connections with patients and emphasizes giving compassionate and high-quality care.

Dr. Kim earned her medical degree from Loma Linda University, followed by an internal medicine internship and residency training at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, CA. She has completed fellowship at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center. 

Her personal interests include spending time with family and hiking. She was born and raised in Southern California and is happy to serve her home community

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023

Fellowship

Nephrology, Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center, 2025

Residency

Internal Medicine, Huntington Hospital, 2023

Degree

MD, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 2020

Locations

UCLA Health Pasadena Specialty Care
San Gabriel Valley

Pasadena Specialty Care

Nephrology| Pulmonology| Cardiology
+1 more specialty
UCLA Health Burbank
San Fernando Valley

Burbank Primary Care & Nephrology

Internal Medicine| Nephrology

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
55 total ratings | 39 reviews
5.0
Very good visit, staff and doctor were helpful and professional. Thorough and attentive doctor.
5.0
She was very knowledgeable, kind, thorough and inspired confidence
5.0
She has good content & communication skills.
5.0
Dr. Kim was professional and very personable, caring and kind. She was detailed in her information and diagnosis of my kidney function and explained in plain language. I appreciate her concern and honesty.
5.0
I had a great experience meeting with Dr. Caroline Kim. She took the time to listen carefully and, most importantly, never made me feel rushed. She went through my test results thoroughly and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, which made me feel comfortable and confident in my care. The nurses were also very friendly, attentive, and engaging, which made the overall experience even better. I truly appreciate the time and care Dr. Kim and her team provided. It’s clear that they genuinely care about their patients, and I’m very grateful for that.