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Sarah C. Kim, MD

  • Internal Medicine
Average rating: 5.0
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.
Santa Monica 2020 Primary Care |
2020 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 210 Santa Monica, CA 90404

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2013

Fellowship

Nephrology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2015

Residency

Internal Medicine, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center Internal Medicine GME, 2013

Internship

Internal Medicine, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center Internal Medicine GME, 2011

Degree

MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 2010

Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2021
  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2020
  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2019

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Medical Services

Areas of Focus

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 Rising Stars 2021
  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2020
  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2019

Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0
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.
337 total ratings | 253 reviews
5.0
I’ve had a consistently great experience with this Dr Sarah Kim. She’s incredibly efficient and respectful of your time—appointments run on schedule, and you’re not left waiting around. At the same time, she or her staff never make you feel rushed. They take the time to truly listen, ask thoughtful questions, and make sure all concerns are addressed before you leave. From my own experience, she has an integrative approach to medicine. She combines traditional, evidence-based care with a perspective—looking at lifestyle, nutrition, and overall wellness in addition to treating specific symptoms. It’s clear she’s focused not just on quick fixes, but on long-term health and prevention. She’s responsive together with her team, whether it’s through follow-ups, test results, or answering questions.
5.0
I've had Dr. Kim as my PCP for ~10 years. Literally the best.
5.0
She is thorough and understanding. I feel confident that I am in good hands.
5.0
Thoughtful and caring
5.0
She is excellent. She always answers all my questions. I highly recommend her.