Gloria S. Kim, MD

  • Internal Medicine
Average rating: 5.0
 
Torrance Lomita Primary & Specialty Care |

About

Dr. Gloria Kim grew up in Seoul, Korea before moving to sunny Southern California at age 9, not even knowing the alphabet. She learned quickly to adapt, but this experience also taught her at an early age that being different can still be positive. She learned about resilience and compassion, both acting as seeds that would blossom into her dream to become a physician.

Dr. Kim graduated with highest honors from UC Berkeley with a BA in Molecular & Cell Biology and with a minor in Ethnic Studies. She returned to Southern California to pursue her MD at UCLA School of Medicine, where she found her passion to become a general internist. She continued on to finish her internship and residency at UCLA. After completing her Internal Medicine training, Dr. Kim joined UCLA Internal Medicine Consultants of Santa Monica, where she actively engaged in inpatient and outpatient care, nursing home care, as well as medical student and resident teaching. After 12 years of practicing in Santa Monica, she is thrilled to be joining the team at the UCLA Torrance Primary and Specialty Care office, and being part of the vibrant and diverse South Bay community. She enjoys connecting with patients and developing partnerships with patients.

Her two greatest passions in life are medicine and family. When not working, you may catch her at sporting events or music lessons and recitals with her boys and husband. She enjoys cooking, baking, reading and spending time with her family.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2002

Residency

Internal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 2002

Internship

Internal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 2000

Degree

MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 1999

Recognitions

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Areas of Focus

Videos

Meet Gloria S. Kim, MD

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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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California, 2023 - 2025

Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
243 total ratings | 161 reviews
5.0
May 30, 2025
Dr. Gloria Kim is very kindly doctor. Very knowledgeable doctor.
5.0
May 30, 2025
Always a pleasure.
5.0
May 30, 2025
Dr. Kim is fantastic! She genuinely cares for her patients and proactively addresses potential health issues to prevent complications/further health prob. She is approachable and warmly welcoming.
5.0
May 29, 2025
She saw me at short notice when I was experiencing severe pain and spent time diagnosing the problem, ordering medications and explaining how to take them. Always thorough, always kind, a great doctor.
5.0
May 29, 2025
Dr. Kim is always very knowledgeable and helpful.