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Dr. Matthew Kim, MD

Ophthalmology•Male•Age 48

Dr. Kim
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Terry Eye Institute

270 Laguna Rd Ste 100 Fullerton, CA 92835

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Dr. Matthew Kim, MD is a Ophthalmology Specialist in Fullerton, CA. He is affiliated with St. Jude Medical Center. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Kim to book an appointment.

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  • Appointment scheduling (16)
  • Appointment wasn't rushed (16)
  • Explained conditions well (16)
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  • Appointment was rushed (1)
  • Didn't explain conditions well (1)
  • Didn't listen or answer questions (1)
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Dr. Kim is always professional, friendly, respectful and very smart. This Doctor is a problem solver. He explains medical situations and procedures clearly. You never feel rushed or ignored by him or the staff. It is a very good practice and you will have a pleasant experience.
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CeceliaC – Apr 08, 2020
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I love Dr Kim! He is very busy, but spends a long time explaining the problems to you. It is refreshing to see a doctor who cares about his patients.
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Emmy in Fullerton, CA – Jan 16, 2018
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Got my LASIK by Dr. Kim. No, I see 20/20. Yay!! Thank you so much!
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Fullerton, CA – Jun 25, 2017
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Dr. Kim has taken care of my whole family for years. My grandparents are very happy with their cataract surgeries. Thank you!
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Brea, CA – Jun 25, 2017
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I received an excellent care from Dr. Matthew Kim. I had a serious corneal ulcer because of my contact lens issues. He took care of me and got me out of trouble. Thank you!
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Irvine, CA – Jun 25, 2017
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Fantastic ophthalmologist! Very attentive and excellent office staff. I highly recommend this practice.
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Norwalk, CA – Jun 22, 2017
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About Me

Care Philosophy

As a cornea and refractive surgery specialist, I believe in giving the best care possible to improve one's vision and life. I listen first and discuss...Read more

Biography

Dr. Matthew Kim is a fellowship trained corneal surgeon who has an extensive experience in corneal, cataract, and refractive surgeries.  He...Read more

Specialties

  • Ophthalmology
  • Anterior Segment Surgery
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Cornea & External Diseases
  • Cornea & Refractive Surgery

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology
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Education

University of California At Irvine / California College of Medicine & Surgery
Fellowship Hospital
University Of Illinois
Internship Hospital
2006
Loyola University Medical Center - Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
Residency Hospital

Languages

  • English
  • Korean
  • Spanish

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are Dr. Matthew Kim, MD's top areas of care?

Dr. Kim frequently treats Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Eye Infections. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Kim treats.

Where is Dr. Matthew Kim, MD's office located?

Dr. Kim's office is located at 270 Laguna Rd Ste 100, Fullerton, CA 92835. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

What languages does Dr. Matthew Kim, MD speak?

Dr. Kim speaks Spanish, Korean, and English. View profile to see all.

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Dr. Kim has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.

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Experience and Background Checks

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Background

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No malpractice claims found for California
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Kim's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kim treats Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) more than 88% of his peers

Dr. Kim treats this condition more than 88% of his peers

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Allergic Conjunctivitis
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kim treats Allergic Conjunctivitis more than 79% of his peers

Dr. Kim treats this condition more than 79% of his peers

Eye Infections
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kim treats Eye Infections more than 73% of his peers

Dr. Kim treats this condition more than 73% of his peers

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Dr. Kim's conditions and procedures:

  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
  • All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
  • Allergic Conjunctivitis
  • Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
  • Anterior Vitrectomy
  • Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
  • Astigmatism
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
  • Behçet's Disease
  • Bell's Palsy
  • Benign Tumor
  • Blepharitis
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Blindness
  • Brain Disorders
  • Cancer
  • Cataract
  • Cataract Removal Surgery
  • Chalazion
  • Chorioretinal Scars
  • Conjunctival Hemorrhage
  • Contusion of the Eyeball
  • Cornea Surgery
  • Cornea Transplant
  • Corneal Diseases
  • Corneal Dystrophy
  • Corneal Infections 
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Diplopia
  • Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
  • Drusen
  • Dry Eyes
  • Entropion
  • Episcleritis
  • Excision of Chalazion
  • Eye Cancer
  • Eye Infections
  • Eye Surgery
  • Eyelid Disorders
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Foreign Body Removal from Eye
  • Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
  • Glaucoma
  • Glaucoma Medical Therapy
  • Glaucoma Surgery
  • Graves' Disease
  • Headache
  • Hyphema
  • Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
  • Iridectomy
  • Iridotomy
  • Keratitis
  • Keratoconus
  • Laser Eye Surgery
  • LASIK
  • Migraine
  • Nerve Sheath Tumors
  • Nystagmus
  • Ocular Herpes (Herpes of the Eye)
  • Ocular Hypertension
  • Ocular Surface Reconstruction
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
  • Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
  • Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
  • Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
  • Pterygium
  • Pterygium Surgery
  • Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
  • Repair of Eye Laceration
  • Retina Diseases
  • Scleritis
  • Senile Cataracts
  • Shingles
  • Sjögren's Syndrome
  • Stye
  • Tear Duct Disorders
  • Temporal Arteritis
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Ulcer
  • Uveitis
  • Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
  • Visual Field Defects

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(714) 525-2375

Dr. Kim accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Aetna HMO
Basic HMO
Choice Plus POS II
Anthem
Advantage-CA HMO
Advantage-CA PPO
Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS
Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
Bronze Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Bronze Select w/ H.S.A (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
EPO-CA
Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Gold Advantage-CA PPO
Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
Gold Priority Select-CA HMO
Gold Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
Gold Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
National (BlueCard) PPO
PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
PERS Traditional-CA HMO
Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Platinum Priority Select-CA HMO
Platinum Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
Platinum Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Priority Select-CA HMO
Select (PERS Select Providers)-CA PPO
Select Plus-CA HMO
Select PPO (Select Network)-CA PPO
Select-CA HMO
Select-CA PPO
Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Silver Advantage-CA PPO
Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
Silver Priority Select-CA HMO
Silver Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
Silver Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Silver Select w/ H.S.A (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
Tenet Network-CA PPO
Traditional
Traditional PPO
UC Care-CA PPO
UC CORE-CA PPO
UC Health Savings Plan-CA
UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
UCSHIP-CA PPO
USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
CaliforniaCare HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
Select Plus HMO
Select PPO
Blue Shield of California
Access Plus Savenet
Local Access Plus HMO
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
HealthyBlue 2.0
HealthyBlue Advantage
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
LocalPlus
Open Access
Open Access Plus
Coventry Health Care
Easy Choice Health Plan
Easy Choice Health Plan HMO
Health Net of California
Large Group HMO
Medicare
Special Needs Plan SNP
MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Network PPO
Principal Financial Group
SCAN Health Plan
UnitedHealthCare
Choice Plus POS
Options PPO
PacifiCare
PacifiCare HMO
United Healthcare
WellPoint

Locations

Terry Eye Institute

Terry Eye Institute270 Laguna Rd Ste 100 Fullerton, CA 92835
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St. Jude Medical Center

Fullerton, CA

82% Patient experience rating, 13% higher than the national average

  • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)
  • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)

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