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Christina Nam-Soo Kim, MD

UCLA Physician Christina Nam-Soo Kim, MD specializes in Dermatology.
Specialty
Dermatology
Gender
Female
Language Spoken
English
Hospital Affiliation
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
State License Number
A96108
Contact
(310) 917-3376
PRACTICE LOCATION
UCLA Dermatology Santa Monica
2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 510
Santa Monica, CA 90404
MEDICAL BOARD CERTIFICATION
Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology, 2006
EDUCATION
Residency
Dermatology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Yeshiva Univ, 2003 - 2006
Internship
Internal Medicine, UCLA - San Fernando Valley Program, 2002 - 2003
Medical Degree
MD, New York Medical College, 2002
CLINICAL INTEREST
Aesthetic Dermatology (BOTOX, Fillers, and Chemical Peels), Eczema, General Dermatology
AFFILIATION
Department Affiliation
Physician, Dermatology, General Dermatology
MORE INFORMATION
Research Interest
Acne
Additional Information
Dr. Christina Kim practices medical dermatology caring for patients with conditions such as acne, irregular moles, skin cancer, inflammatory skin conditions, and infections. Additionally, she helps patients look their best with non-invasive cosmetic therapies including peels, laser, botox and fillers. She is the co-director of CARA, the Clinic for Acne, Rosacea and Aesthetics, and has a special interest in treating acne patients. Contact dermatitis is another area of interest, and she offers extensive patch testing for common and occupational exposures.
Publications
1. Krishna SM, Kim CN. Merkel cell carcinoma in a patient treated with adalimumab. Cutis. 2011; 87 (2):81-4.
2. Jeon H, Kim CN. Methotrexate for localized morphea with severe pain: a case report. Dermatol Online J. 2011 Dec 15;17(12):12.
3. Krishna S, Kim C, Kim J. Innate immunity in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris. In: Shalita AR, del Rosso JQ, Webster GF, eds. Acne Vulgaris. New York, NY: Informa Healthcare; 2011:12-27.
4. Bernet L, Kim C, Kim J. Nutrition and the Skin. In: Handbook of Nutrition and Food, Third Edition, edited by Dr. Carolyn Berdanier, Dr. Johanna T. Dwyer, and Dr. David Heber. Boca Raton, Fl: CRC press, Taylor and Francis Group; July 2013, Chapter 70.
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