Brian Kim, MD

  • Family Medicine
  • HIV Medicine
Scripps Health family medicine physician Brian Kim, MD
4.9 Learn more 108 Ratings
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Scripps Coastal Medical Center Hillcrest
501 Washington St, Ste 508
San Diego, CA 92103
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Accepts new patients
Treats adults
In-person & video visits
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About

Specialties

Family MedicineHIV Medicine

Languages

English

Gender

Male

Expertise

Family MedicineHIV Specialist

Biography

Family physician Brian Kim, MD, provides comprehensive primary care for adults, focusing on preventive medicine. Dr. Kim welcomes the LGBTQ community and has expertise in HIV medicine. Serving as an advocate for his patients, Dr. Kim strives to help them navigate what can be a complex medical system. By thoroughly explaining the process, he hopes to ease the confusion or fears that sometimes occur when families are affected by illness.


When not caring for patients, Dr. Kim enjoys figure skating, music and international travel.

Credentials

Board Certifications

American Academy of HIV Medicine, 2023American Board of Family Medicine, 2008

Medical Education

Weill Cornell University Medical College, MD, 2004

Residencies

University of Washington School of Medicine, Family Medicine, 2007

Locations

Publications

Associated Providers

Allyl Ng McClure

Allyl Ng McClure, NP

Nurse Practitioner-Family, Family Medicine
Nassera Saidani

Nassera Saidani, PA

Physician Assistant-Medical
Carol Coloma

Carol Coloma, NP

Nurse Practitioner-Family, Family Medicine
Jessica Lacy

Jessica Lacy, PA

Physician Assistant-Medical

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