Diane R. Kim, MD
- Family Medicine
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.
Manhattan Beach Primary Care
|
2501 North Sepulveda Boulevard,
Suite 100,
Manhattan Beach, CA
90266
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 2011
Residency
Family Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 2011
Internship
Family Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 2009
Degree
MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 2008
Recognitions
- Southern California Super Doctors® Rising Stars 2018
- Southern California Super Doctors® Rising Stars 2017
Locations
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Areas of Focus
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- L.A. Care
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Recognitions
- Southern California Super Doctors® Rising Stars 2018
- Southern California Super Doctors® Rising Stars 2017
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.
314 total ratings | 179 reviews
5.0
September 27, 2024
Dr. Kim is very thorough and professional. The nurse who took my vitals and drew blood sample is also wonderful and personable.
5.0
September 26, 2024
Best experience from start to finish
5.0
September 25, 2024
Dr Diane is very kind, efficient and knowledgeable. She addressed all my concerns.
5.0
September 20, 2024
She listened and tried to offer dolutions
5.0
September 18, 2024
Very good. Dr Kim was attentive and thourgh.
5.0
September 13, 2024
Dr Kim & Staff are awesome
5.0
September 11, 2024
Excellent
5.0
September 11, 2024
Dr Kim was very professional and attentive to my concerns
5.0
September 11, 2024
Caring, listened, not rushed, competent and efficient, personable.
5.0
September 9, 2024
Dr. Kim is extremely bright but explains things well. She’s very thorough yet concise in her diagnosis and treatment.
5.0
September 9, 2024
It was great! Always good to see pcp
5.0
August 31, 2024
Dr Kim proactively informed me of my results, her recommendations, and why she was performing each step. I appreciate remaining informed.
5.0
August 30, 2024
Dr. Kim is very thorough and attentive.
5.0
August 27, 2024
Dr. Kim was great! I loved that she took her time and always made eye contact so I knew she was giving her undivided attention.
5.0
August 27, 2024
Dr Kim is terrific
5.0
August 27, 2024
Excellent
5.0
August 20, 2024
Dr Kim is attentive and helpful
5.0
August 19, 2024
Dr. Kim saw me right away. Nurse saw me right away took my blood right away no waiting. Future instructions great
5.0
August 19, 2024
Little wait, in and out quick
5.0
August 19, 2024
Dr. Kim is professional and thorough.
5.0
August 19, 2024
Dr Kim Cares about her patients like her own parents. Thanks Dr. Kim for great service as always
5.0
August 15, 2024
Good experience. She is always very kind and listens and asks if I have any questions.
5.0
August 13, 2024
Excellent!
5.0
August 13, 2024
Dr Kim is very good and will listen what I have to say before answering my questions Thank you for her being at this location
5.0
August 8, 2024
Dr.is caring and professional
5.0
August 7, 2024
It was easy to ask her questions and she listen to me . She also answered my questions.
5.0
August 6, 2024
Doctor Kim was thorough and very caring
5.0
August 6, 2024
Efficient, knowledgeable, friendly, painless
5.0
August 5, 2024
Always a pleasure with Dr Kim! She is helpful she is kind and her tech was super duper.
5.0
July 30, 2024
Easy to conduct
5.0
July 26, 2024
Very efficient, was checked in and vitals done before my appt time and was done quickly
5.0
July 25, 2024
Dr. Kim was compassionate and thorough and took time to listen and make sure I was clear on the treatment plan.
5.0
July 24, 2024
Good visit
5.0
July 23, 2024
Dr was attentive. Listened to my concerns.
5.0
July 22, 2024
Efficient, covered everything clearly, on time
5.0
July 17, 2024
Dr. Kim was very thorough in terms of listening to my issues and analyzing my blood work
5.0
July 15, 2024
On time, caring, and comprehensive
5.0
July 15, 2024
Came in for my annual physical exam. Dr Kim addressed two questions I had. I was satisfied with the medical care.
4.0
July 13, 2024
Good follow up visit
5.0
July 12, 2024
She listened and answered all of my questions. She was by-the-book which is fine with me.
5.0
July 11, 2024
Follow up visit with Doctor Kim, it was very informative and helpful. She cares about her patients.
5.0
July 11, 2024
Very professional and caring.
5.0
July 10, 2024
She listened while I updated her on how I"ve been feeling since I last saw her in January, life changes that have affected my health and mood. Really appreciated her concern and help in finding the right medication for me.
5.0
July 10, 2024
My doctor is great! He explained the surgery throughly and with patience. He always so polite and nice.!
5.0
July 9, 2024
Very thorough and answered all Y concerns
5.0
July 9, 2024
Very thorough and didn’t rush
5.0
July 8, 2024
Excellent
5.0
July 3, 2024
Efficient and thorough Quick but don’t feel rushed
5.0
July 1, 2024
She is very attentive, helpful and kind. I always feel like I am in good hands.
5.0
June 28, 2024
The doctor was friendly and thorough! Enjoyed my visit!
5.0
June 28, 2024
Dr Kim is awesome. 😊👍🏼
5.0
June 27, 2024
Great experience with MD and all staff.
5.0
June 27, 2024
Listen to my concerns and addressed my needs
4.0
June 25, 2024
Good
2.0
June 24, 2024
Doctor lacks a bed side manor. She has cold robotic way with patients. She was also was late to the appointment. She didn’t take time to establish an understanding or “feel”for the patient.
5.0
June 24, 2024
Very pleasant and informative!
5.0
June 24, 2024
Very thorough
5.0
June 21, 2024
Professional very helpful
5.0
June 19, 2024
Dr Kim seemed interested and concerned
5.0
June 17, 2024
First time meeting Dr. Kim and I felt very comfortable with her questioning and her decisions about what I need to do and some of the recommendations she made.
5.0
June 12, 2024
She was very professional and listened to my concerns.
5.0
June 12, 2024
No wait at all, and Doctor Kim and her staff are very professional and helpful.
5.0
June 11, 2024
Great
5.0
June 7, 2024
Great service
5.0
June 6, 2024
I was early and she saw me early. Was there for pre-op for cataract surgery on 2nd eye. She was very thorough asking questions and with her exam.
5.0
June 4, 2024
Dr. Kim is the BEST
5.0
June 4, 2024
Dr. Kim is very kind, competent, and compassionate. She is willing to spend the time to listen to my concerns and those of my wife. Her staff are also friendly and kind.
5.0
June 4, 2024
Dr D Kim was professional and empathic, as always. I'm impressed with her. She listens to my concersn and immediately acts upon them, whether by examining me herself at the office or by ordering a test (in this case, an ECHO) to further investigate my discomfort in my chest area. Thank you, Dr Kim!
5.0
May 31, 2024
Always outstanding as it was today. I appreciate Dr Kim’s professionalism, knowledge, honesty and kindness. I feel fortunate having her as my primary care physician.
5.0
May 28, 2024
From the front desk to the nurses and Dr. Kim all was easy to talk to and they truly care.
5.0
May 22, 2024
Fabulous service
5.0
May 22, 2024
Easy, quick and streamline to be seen. Doctor was knowledgeable and attentive. Able to get labs and physical done same day same place. Great experience.
5.0
May 22, 2024
Dr Kim is very professional and knew what she was talking about I was very impressed
5.0
May 22, 2024
My doctor went above and beyond to fit me in for an emergency visit. This was greatly appreciated.
4.0
May 22, 2024
Had a pleasant visit with Dr Kim. She answered all my questions and I am quite satisfied with her treatment.
5.0
May 16, 2024
Everything was as expected. I had good conversation with my doctor about all ongoing health issues.
5.0
May 15, 2024
Annual physical, very through
5.0
May 14, 2024
Dr Kim is a very nice , very helpful doctor! She does her best to accommodate and see patients on a short notice .She’s been so helpful with me since I started seeing her with different issues I had for the last year! She’s wonderful!
5.0
May 7, 2024
Dr Kim is the best I’m very very with her
5.0
May 6, 2024
She answered all my concerns. She’s always extremely nice and thorough
5.0
April 24, 2024
She's a good listener.
5.0
April 24, 2024
Dr Diane R Kim addressed all of my concerns and I feel like she is a great fit for me.
5.0
April 23, 2024
Dr. Kim was efficient and thorough.
5.0
April 23, 2024
Dr. Kim is usually quite prompt. Only few minutes late today. She’s professional and kind. Willing to answer my questions. Also not too pushy about jumping to drugs as first course of action, whenever labs aren’t ideal. I appreciate this!
5.0
April 22, 2024
Doctor and nurses were outstanding
5.0
April 20, 2024
My visit with Dr. Kim was Excellent ,
5.0
April 17, 2024
She attended me quickly and listened. She was caring and sympathetic. The ordered blood n X-ray rays.
5.0
April 17, 2024
She was efficient and personable and thorough.
5.0
April 17, 2024
I had a physical exam with Dr. Kim. She was very thorough and pleasant.
5.0
April 17, 2024
Dr. Kim was attentive, knowledgeable and provided necessary resources and follow ups to keep me on track. Overall great experience.
5.0
April 15, 2024
Excellent!
5.0
April 15, 2024
Dr Kim took the time to listen to everything I needed to talk about. I didn’t feel rushed. I felt I was being heard and that my care was important.
5.0
April 13, 2024
Easy to talk with; thorough
5.0
April 12, 2024
Good listener
3.0
April 10, 2024
I just don’t think I was really listened to. I’ve already been diagnosed with something and she started off by questioning if I even had and didn’t addresss any of the concerns I had and fixated on things I didn’t even come in for.
5.0
April 10, 2024
Dr Rhee is always very attentative during the meeting and takes time to answers questions.
5.0
April 5, 2024
All was good your personal are trained very good
5.0
April 4, 2024
She was great. Listened, thorough and informative.
5.0
April 4, 2024
Very thorough review w Dr. Kim. Looking forward to phone consult w all test results. Thanks..
5.0
April 4, 2024
Video meeting is a fantastic opportunity to ask questions to my doctor quickly. It was very quick and helpful.
5.0
April 2, 2024
She’s nice
5.0
April 1, 2024
She listened to what was going on with me. That didn’t happen the last time and I appreciated it.
5.0
March 28, 2024
Very professional and caring
5.0
March 28, 2024
Excellent. Dr Kim is very thorough, and good knowledge
5.0
March 27, 2024
Extremely attentive, thorough and patient. Listened and connected with me and my wife.
5.0
March 25, 2024
The nurse and dr Diane Kim were fantastic. They listened and provided solutions. I really appreciate their knowledge and support.
5.0
March 23, 2024
Very thorough, caring and astute
5.0
March 22, 2024
Excellent! So kind. Thorough. Professional. Intelligent. Absolutely love Dr Kim.
5.0
March 20, 2024
I appreciated her kind demeanor and informative nature.
5.0
March 20, 2024
This was my first visit with Dr. Kim. She was very helpful and knowledgeable. She reviewed my records with me and was very professional.
5.0
March 18, 2024
Timely informative and positive
5.0
March 15, 2024
Listened to me, took her time with me, showed concern
5.0
March 14, 2024
I had many questions about my recent other doctor appointments, and she explained them until I understood did a great job
5.0
March 13, 2024
She had the travel inoculations information and e reviewed it together.
5.0
March 11, 2024
Dr Kim was exceptional. Very courteous and helpful.
5.0
March 11, 2024
It was fast and informative.
5.0
March 8, 2024
Very positive experience. Had a lot of my questions answered.
5.0
March 8, 2024
She took the time to get to understand my concerns and really listened to what I was saying and what I did not say. She spent time with me, more than I and sure she was supposed to and NEVER made me feel like she was rushing through. She asked me if I was ok with her suggested interventions and explained everything.
5.0
March 6, 2024
Dr. Kim was engaged and focused on my care. I really enjoyed how seriously she took my appointment.
5.0
March 6, 2024
Dr. Kim is always attentive, explains results thoroughly and answers any questions I have. I feel grateful to have her as my doctor. It is hard to find excellent medical care on a consistent basis, but she provides both, and in a timely manner.
5.0
March 5, 2024
Dr. Kim is helpful with every need! Best primary care physician I've ever had.
5.0
March 1, 2024
Good listener and communicator
5.0
March 1, 2024
First time meeting my new Doctor. So far so good.
5.0
February 29, 2024
She is listening and well aware of my medical record. Provided good recommendations.
3.0
February 26, 2024
Dr Kim seems professional and efficient. I think that rapport was difficult to establish as my appointment was for a new patient and a pre op. Dr Kim asked basic questions, but the connection and trust was not a priority. I am sure she is a great clinician, but the care element seemed to be absent in this circumstance.
5.0
February 23, 2024
Very good listener, of course only has time allotted so has to moe quickly.
5.0
February 20, 2024
Listened. Seemed to care. Spent time with me.
5.0
February 17, 2024
Dr. Kim was able to make time on short notice to review my results with me and answer all of my questions. I was pleased to be able to speak with her before the long weekend.
5.0
February 15, 2024
My doctor is nice and knowledgeable and very happy with her. Thank you for having at this office
5.0
February 14, 2024
Seems smart.
5.0
February 14, 2024
She was thorough.
4.0
February 12, 2024
Good appt. Answered all my questions.
2.0
February 8, 2024
She was polite but I didn’t feel like she was interested in building a rapport. I felt like my concerns were dismissed or minimized. I walked away feeling very discouraged after waiting three months for an appointment.
5.0
February 6, 2024
Dr Kim, She takes her time to go over everything. She then will ask me if I have any questions and concerns. Very good Dr.
5.0
February 6, 2024
No wait. Answered all questions and took decisive recommendations.
5.0
February 6, 2024
Dr. Diane always listens to my concerns and then offers a solution.
5.0
February 5, 2024
Great. Dr Kim is very friendly and knowledgeable.
5.0
February 3, 2024
Fit me into schedule. Asked lots of questions. The problem with overall medicine today is u have my test results back but have no idea how to interpret the results. The doctor needs to do that but there’d is no follow up! So I still donor have a diagnosis. When and how does that happen?
5.0
February 2, 2024
Good thorough history and evaluation. Listened to my concerns, made appropriate referral and treatment.
5.0
February 1, 2024
Great experience today with Dr. Kim. Very friendly and she provided explanations and made suggestions and recommendations and offered assistance. Much appreciated.
5.0
January 29, 2024
Exactly what I expected from a UCLA doctor.
4.0
January 25, 2024
Doctor was good
5.0
January 24, 2024
Dr. Kim was efficient. She knew exactly what questions to ask me. I found her very competent.
5.0
January 23, 2024
Very clear in everything we discussed
5.0
January 19, 2024
Professional, on time, friendly and knowledgeable
5.0
January 18, 2024
Calm and very easy to speak with.
5.0
January 16, 2024
She was very good at talking me through my issue
5.0
January 16, 2024
Very professional. Excited to have her as my primary care physician
5.0
January 12, 2024
Very thorough and listened closely to my concerns
5.0
January 9, 2024
Very Excellent , review and communicate the importance Of Good healthy diet
5.0
January 9, 2024
Dr. Kim was very thorough.
5.0
January 8, 2024
I have been feeling terrible this past week I waitlisted to come in to See Doctor Kim She was patient and listen to my concerrs
5.0
January 8, 2024
Helpful
5.0
January 5, 2024
She listens and doesn’t rush through the appointment
5.0
January 5, 2024
De Kim was very attentive, helpful and efficient
5.0
January 4, 2024
Dr Kim is always professional and caring.
5.0
January 3, 2024
He was very thorough; covered all of the details completely
5.0
December 29, 2023
Dr. Kim is very detailed. I really like her.
5.0
December 29, 2023
Good listner and knowledge
5.0
December 28, 2023
Very knowledgeable, very caring
5.0
December 27, 2023
Efficient Pleasant
5.0
December 26, 2023
Great experience. Answered all questions
2.0
December 21, 2023
cold, detached; primarily focussed on metrics and one size fits all rules over the well-being of a whole person
5.0
December 14, 2023
Excellent. I love Dr Kim!
5.0
December 14, 2023
Friendly took time to verify items
5.0
December 13, 2023
I met dr Kim for the first time today. She was very thorough, explained everything and took her time
5.0
December 13, 2023
Discuss possibilities for lowering high blood pressure
5.0
December 11, 2023
It’s very comfortable second meeting with new doctor. I told her what my health goals were. She asked me some questions everything was very professional very pleasant. I couldn’t offer any advice to make anything any better.
5.0
December 9, 2023
Very professional
5.0
December 8, 2023
Dr. Kim is very knowledgeable and she thoroughly addresses my concerns. I know I’m in good hands with her.
5.0
December 8, 2023
Very pleasant. On time, early even. Answered questions to my satisfaction.
5.0
December 7, 2023
She was attentive and thorough. Very professional.
5.0
December 6, 2023
Dr Kim was super thorough and attentive. Really liked her demeanor and she was very knowledgeable and caring.
5.0
December 5, 2023
It was good, very clear. When I asked her to make a decision for me she instead gave me information to help me make the decision myself.
2.0
December 5, 2023
She was very robotic, not personable at all. Some degree even seemed confrontational.
5.0
December 4, 2023
Dr. Kim listened to my needs and was very understanding.
5.0
December 1, 2023
Listened, didn't rush to prescribe antibiotics, caring
5.0
November 30, 2023
Very easy to talk to. Offered great advice. Explained lab results effectively.
5.0
November 27, 2023
Knowledgeable and informative.