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Dr. Wesley Kim, MD

Pediatrics  |  
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Age 68
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Dr. Wesley Kim, MD
Dr. Kim attended college at the University of California, Irvine where he graduated with honors. He went to medical school at the University of California, San Francisco. He did his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and L.A. Children's Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is the senior partner of Saddleback Pediatric Medical Group, Inc. which has been serving the south Orange County area since 1974. Dr. Kim is very active in the local medical community with many years of service on the Executive Committees of CHOC Children's Hospital at Mission and at Mission Hospital. Dr. Kim has also served as Chief of Staff at CHOC Children's at Mission Hospital and Chief of Pediatrics at Mission Hospital. He has been recognized as one of America's top pediatricians. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, and is involved with many of his children's activities. He loves singing in the Saddleback Community Chorale. He is an avid reader and also enjoys traveling, fine dining and skiing.
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Saddleback Pediatric Medical Group, Inc

26800 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 510

Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Contact Information

(949) 364-1380

Dr. Wesley Kim, MD

Dr. Wesley Kim, MD

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • CoreSource
  • Coventry Health Care
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HAP Insurance
  • Health Net
  • Humana
  • MultiPlan
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Care Philosophy

I have been in general pediatric practice for over 30 years. I take pride in being as thorough and complete as I can be. I also like to answer questions and explain things fully to parents. One of the joys of my practice has been to watch kids grow up from birth to adulthood and to see them bring their own children in to see me.
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Dr. Kim's Experience

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Dr. Kim's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:
  • Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
  • Specializes in Pediatrics
  • Board certified in Pediatrics
  • No malpractice claims found
  • No sanctions found
  • No board actions found
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Specialties

  • Pediatrics
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Allergy & Immunology
  • Child Abuse Pediatrics
  • Family Medicine
  • General Medical Practice
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pediatric Allergy
  • Pediatric Allergy & Immunology
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Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics
    Accredited by: American Board of Pediatrics*
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Board Certifications

Why It Matters: Dr. Kim's Board Certifications

Board certification should be one of your top considerations when choosing a doctor. Board certification is an official recognition given to doctors who have met specific requirements set by national medical specialty boards in the United States.

Board certification indicates that a doctor is highly qualified in the medical field in which he or she practices. A board-certified doctor is more likely than a non-board-certified doctor to have the most current skills and knowledge about how to treat your medical condition.

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Conditions Treated

  • ADHD and-or ADD
  • Acute Pharyngitis
  • Allergic Reaction
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Asthma in Children
  • Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Bronchitis
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Dermatitis
  • Feeding Disorders
  • Headache
  • Hives
  • Infections
  • Injuries
  • Newborn Dehydration
  • Newborn Jaundice
  • Obesity
  • Otitis Media
  • Pediatric Diseases
  • Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Sinusitis
  • Skin Infections
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Procedures

  • Abscess Incision and Drainage
  • Allergy Shots
  • Allergy Treatment
  • Breath Testing
  • Circumcision, Infant
  • Immunization
  • Infant Care
  • Nebulizer Treatment
  • Neonatal Care
  • Physical Examination
  • Sports Physical Examination
  • Vaccination
  • Wart Removal
  • Well Baby Care
  • Well Child Examination

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0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for California.

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If a doctor has a sanction, it does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor-quality doctor. Some sanctions are not related to medical care, and involve a doctor’s finances or administrative activities. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, we recommend that you evaluate the doctor’s sanction information and determine how severe or relevant you think the sanction cause and action were.

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Healthgrades collects sanction history from all 50 U.S. states. Physicians with a disciplinary action in one state may move to another state where they have a clean record. Since Healthgrades painstakingly compiles disciplinary action information from all 50 states, Healthgrades website will show if a physician has a disciplinary action in more than one state.

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What are board actions?

Board actions are non-disciplinary actions imposed upon a doctor based on a complaint investigation. A patient or medical colleague may file a complaint with that state medical board or professional licensing organization, which then investigates the complaint. Board actions are intended to ensure that a doctor is able to perform safe medical and health care tasks.

Types of non-disciplinary actions include an advisory letter, a corrective action agreement, a limitation or restriction on the medical or healthcare tasks a doctor can perform, or a voluntary agreement by the doctor not to practice. A board action can also include a termination of a corrective action agreement or voluntary agreement, which allows the doctor to return to full practice.

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If a doctor has a board action, it means he or she has had a non-disciplinary action imposed upon him or her. It does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor quality doctor. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, evaluate the doctor's board action information and determine how severe or relevant you think the cause and action were.

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Healthgrades reports non-disciplinary board action history from for the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.

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Healthgrades collects non-disciplinary board actions from all 50 U.S. states.

Education

  • University Of California At Irvine / California College Of Medicine & Surgery
    Undergraduate School | Graduated 1972
  • University Of California At San Francisco
    Medical School | Graduated 1976
  • Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
    Residency Hospital | Completed 1979

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications

Dr. Kim has no media or publications listed.

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Awards & Recognition

What is a recognized doctor?

Healthgrades Recognized Doctor designation identifies leading doctors who:

  • Are board certified.
  • Have not had their license surrendered or revoked since Healthgrades started collecting data in 2000.
  • Have no malpractice judgments, adverse arbitration awards, or monetary settlements for the last five years in the states in which Healthgrades can collect malpractice data.
  • Are free of state or federal disciplinary actions (sanctions) for the last five years.

Healthgrades updates the Recognized Doctor list quarterly based on board certification data. Healthgrades also receives sanction and malpractice data throughout the year, depending on how frequently the state medical boards release updates.

We remove a newly sanctioned doctor from the Recognized Doctor list as soon as we receive the information. However, it is important to note that malpractice information is publically available in only 14 states.

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

Dr. Kim does not have any memberships or affiliations listed. If you are Dr. Kim and would like to add memberships or affiliations, please update your profile.

Dr. Kim's Reviews

Likelihood of recommending Dr. Kim to family and friends
4.0
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Dr. Kim's Performance
  • Trustworthiness
    EXCELLENT
  • Explains condition(s) well
    EXCELLENT
  • Answers Questions
    EXCELLENT
  • Time well spent
    VERY GOOD
Office & Staff Performance
  • Scheduling
    VERY GOOD
  • Office environment
    EXCELLENT
  • Staff friendliness
    EXCELLENT
  • Average wait time
    16 to 30 minutes
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Hospitals where Dr. Kim has admitting privileges

CHOC Children's at Mission Hospital
27700 Medical Center Rd
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
1 Hoag Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo
27700 Medical Center Rd
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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Saddleback Memorial Medical Center- Laguna Hills
24451 Health Center Dr
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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