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Carolyn K. Kim, MD

  • Nephrology
UCLA Health Pasadena Primary & Specialty Care |
625 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 285 Pasadena, CA 91105

About

Dr. Carolyn Kim is a nephrologist who practices in Pasadena and Burbank. She cares for patients with a wide range of kidney conditions, with clinical interests in hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, chronic kidney disease, and transplant-related care. Her practice includes outpatient clinic visits, and she can see patients at Providence St. Joseph's Medical Center. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine.

Dr. Kim earned her medical degree from Loma Linda University, followed by an internal medicine internship and residency training at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, CA. She has completed a fellowship at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center. Her personal interests include spending time with family and hiking.

Dr. Kim is an active member of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF).

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023

Fellowship

Nephrology, Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center, 2025

Residency

Internal Medicine, Huntington Hospital, 2023

Degree

MD, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 2020

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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