Dr. Michael Kim, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in Los Alamitos, CA and has been practicing for 17 years. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1995 and specializes in ear, nose, and throat.Read his story
Michael K Kim MD
3801 Katella Ave Ste 414
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
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Dizziness
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more than 99% of peers
Vertigo
very high
more than 99% of peers
Tinnitus
very high
more than 99% of peers
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Dr. Kim's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Kim "Dr. Kim is a board certified Otolaryngologist – Head & Neck Surgeon, practicing in Los Alamitos, California. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Member of the American Rhinologic Society, and an Associate of American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy. Dr. Kim has published a book chapter and several articles in peer reviewed medical journals and textbooks, and presented innovative research topics at national scientific surgical meetings. Dr. Kim is well regarded in the field of Minimally Invasive Balloon Sinuplasty, Image Guided Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Minimally Invasive Facial Cosmetic Surgery, and other aspects of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Kim treats adult and pediatric ear, nose, and throat, conditions such as Chronic Sinusitis, Nasal Obstruction, Nasal Allergies, Snoring, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Voice disorders, Swallowing disorders, Hearing Loss, and Vertigo. Dr. Kim is well versed in performing surgeries such as, Balloon Sinuplasty, Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Nasal Rhinoplasty, Nasal Septoplasty, Minimally Invasive Facial Cosmetic Surgery, Surgery for Sleep Apnea and Snoring, Skin Cancer Surgery of the Face, Laryngeal Surgery, Thyroid Surgery, and Parathyroid Surgery. Dr. Kim graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor of arts degree in Biology and Economics. He completed his medical school and Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgical Residency at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kim developed further expertise in Facial Plastic Surgery and Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, by completing an advanced Surgical Fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Head & Neck Surgical Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Kim is currently in private practice and strives to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and state - of - the - art surgical techniques for his Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery and Facial Cosmetic surgery patients."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Kim "Dr. Michael Kim has goals to provide Comprehensive, Compassionate, and State of the Art, Otolaryngology care for his patients. Dr. Michael Kim treats patients with Chronic Sinusitis, Nasal Sinus Allergies, and other nasal sinus disorders. Dr. Michael Kim has vast experience in the "New", Balloon Sinus Dilatation procedure."
1 Specialties
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
1 Board Certifications
- OtolaryngologyAccredited by: American Board of Otolaryngology*
55 Conditions Treated
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Acute Laryngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Nose
- Cancer
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Cough
- Deafness
- Deviated Septum
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia
- Ear Ache
- Ear Disorders
- Earwax Buildup
- Enlarged Turbinates
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Facial Fracture
- Fracture
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
- Headache
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Labyrinthitis
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Laryngitis
- Larynx Conditions
- Loss of Smell and-or Taste
- Meniere's Disease
- Nasal Allergies
- Nosebleed
- Oral Cancer
- Otitis Media
- Outer Ear Infection
- Perforated Eardrum
- Pharyngitis
- Pulmonary Disease
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
- Thyroid Cancer
- Tinnitus
- Tongue-Tie
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
- Vocal Cord Nodule
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
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14 Procedures
- Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
- Balloon Sinuplasty
- Diagnostic Nasal and-or Sinus Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- ENT Surgery
- Frenectomy
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
- Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
- Sinus Surgery
- Thyroidectomy
- Tonsillectomy
- Turbinate Reduction
- Vestibule and Floor of Mouth, Excision or Destruction
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Perelman School of Medicine University of PennsylvaniaUndergraduate School | Graduated 1989
- Temple University School of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1995
- Temple Med CtrInternship Hospital | Completed 1996
- Temple University School of MedicineResidency Hospital | Completed 1999
- University Pa Health SysFellowship Hospital | Completed 2001
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Korean
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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