Sarah C. Kim, MD
- Internal Medicine
Average rating:
5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
2020 Santa Monica Internal Medicine
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2020 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 210, Santa Monica, CA 90404
US
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2013
Fellowship
Nephrology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2015
Residency
Internal Medicine, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center Internal Medicine GME, 2013
Internship
Internal Medicine, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center Internal Medicine GME, 2011
Degree
MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 2010
Recognitions
- Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2021
- Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2020
- Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2019
Locations
Santa Monica
2020 Santa Monica Internal Medicine
2020 Santa Monica Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine| Sports Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
UCLA West Valley Medical Center
Medical Services
Areas of Focus
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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Recognitions
- Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2021
- Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2020
- Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2019
Reviews
Overall Rating:
5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
263 total ratings | 185 reviews
5.0
October 31, 2025
She really listened and suggested things that would work for me. I felt heard and cared for.
5.0
October 29, 2025
Nice informative and thorough
5.0
October 27, 2025
Dr. Kim is the most caring doctor. Sincere, honest and exceptionally qualified.
5.0
October 27, 2025
I love Dr Kim she's very professional and always has time to explain things to me.
5.0
October 27, 2025
Very thorough and considerate with her care
5.0
October 22, 2025
Dr Kim and her staff are excellent in the patient care they provide!!
5.0
October 22, 2025
Dr Kim is always excellent She listens and thoroughly understands and answers questions.
5.0
October 21, 2025
Everything about the visit went well, from checking in to the visit with Dr. Kim, to the x-ray technician.
5.0
October 20, 2025
Dr Kim, She is The best!
5.0
October 20, 2025
Dr.kim listens to me, she is caring snd concerned about my health.
5.0
October 17, 2025
She is very compassionate, knows my entire history, always is helpful
5.0
October 17, 2025
My appointment went very well with my primary doctor as always... She's an excellent doctor she gives me great care she listens to me and attends to all of my needs. I love that she takes her time with her patients and doesn't rush them out the door and that's a plus in my book.
5.0
October 14, 2025
Great as always
5.0
October 14, 2025
Excellent medical care provider. Good listener. Kind woman...intelligent and strong
5.0
October 13, 2025
Knowledgeable, professional, friendly, caring. Ended the appointment with clear next steps/plan.
5.0
October 11, 2025
She is very nice and professional.
5.0
October 10, 2025
Dr. Kim is an exceptional doctor and clearly an exceptional person. My wife and I are so grateful to have her as our primary doctor. She is a tremendous listener, an extremely clear communicator, and always empathic.
5.0
October 9, 2025
Dr. Kim asked many questions about my health and offered several helpful suggestions for me to do.
5.0
October 6, 2025
We need 10 star scale of satisfaction for this team!!Always excellent with Dr Kim and her staff.
5.0
October 6, 2025
Courteous. Informed. Caring. Made sure I had my vaccinations updated.
5.0
October 5, 2025
Dr. Kim is caring, compassionate, and very thorough.
5.0
October 3, 2025
Good
5.0
October 3, 2025
She was informative and listened to my concerns.
5.0
October 2, 2025
Dr Kim is the best and the nurse who assisted me is also good I am always satisfied for all the services thank you as always you are the best number 1 as ever God bless UCLA my best health provider God bless you more
5.0
September 27, 2025
Love Dr. Kim. She always listens to my health issues with genuine concern and I trust her completely to offer the very best care and treatment for my problems.
5.0
September 26, 2025
Dr Kim is very attentive and caring. She listens carefully and gives good advice. She’s a very experienced Dr.
5.0
September 24, 2025
Dr. Kim was very helpful
5.0
September 24, 2025
Dr Kim is an amazing doctor.. Dr Kim is present and concerned always. I am so pleased Dr Kim is my primary Dr.
5.0
September 19, 2025
Dr Kim is professional, thorough, attentive, and pleasant.
5.0
September 19, 2025
Very caring Explained options with pros and cons
5.0
September 19, 2025
Listened well
5.0
September 17, 2025
Knowledge very helpful!!
5.0
September 17, 2025
Dr. Kim has always been what I respect and expect from a good doctor. She listens and pays attention, Discus's treatment options. Makes appropriate referrals. Is efficient. I feel we work as a team.
5.0
September 17, 2025
She was thorough,clear and very aware of me.
5.0
September 15, 2025
I love Dr. Kim!! She’s everything I want her to be. Professional, empathetic and kind!!
5.0
September 9, 2025
Dr. Sarah C. Kim it’s a wonderful caring doctor. I will be seeing her again in three months.
5.0
September 9, 2025
I trust Dr Kim with my care. She is aware, responsive, knowledgeable, a good listener and advocate. Her presence, consistency, expertise and good humour during my visits and correspondence are reassuring.
5.0
September 8, 2025
Dr. Kim is phenomenal. Extremely caring and knowledgeable. She is an excellent doctor and person.
5.0
September 2, 2025
Dr Kim was thorough, professional, and pleasant. She listened to me and answered questions that I had
5.0
September 2, 2025
Dr Kim is always professional and thorough. She instills a sense of trust.
5.0
September 2, 2025
Dr Kim was very helpful
5.0
August 29, 2025
Dr. Kim is very thorough, takes time to answer your questions, evaluate you and advise on the best approach and recommendation.
5.0
August 27, 2025
Dr Sarah C. Kim is the best!
5.0
August 26, 2025
Excellent
5.0
August 26, 2025
Dr Kim Responded to my questions and concerns and listened to my issues.
5.0
August 25, 2025
All good, another excellent appt.
5.0
August 14, 2025
Dr Kim is great
5.0
August 14, 2025
Excellent
5.0
August 14, 2025
Dr Kim is wonderful and she listens and answered my questions
5.0
August 13, 2025
Thorough. Concerned. Empathetic
5.0
August 13, 2025
covered health issues professionally & I feel personally well cared for
5.0
August 11, 2025
She is very personable, knowledgeable and thorough.
5.0
August 11, 2025
Got all my issues listened to. All good.
5.0
August 8, 2025
Been with Dr. Kim for a while now and she’s one of the best caring, kind and intelligent doctors out there. Great at listening to your concerns and addressing them.
5.0
August 8, 2025
Very through
5.0
August 8, 2025
Dr Kim did my physical and answered my questions about the colonoscopy and
5.0
August 7, 2025
I have the best dr!
5.0
August 5, 2025
A thorough clinician
5.0
July 30, 2025
Good
5.0
July 27, 2025
Dr. Kim is outstanding - in the top rank of doctors in my six-decade experience. Her staff is terrific as well.
5.0
July 23, 2025
Dr Kim is awesome! Very thorough. Covers everything!
5.0
July 22, 2025
Dr Kim is wonderful. She fit me in on 1 day’s notice.
5.0
July 22, 2025
Very concerned and never felt rushed, very thoughtful and thorough. Dr Kim is a wonderful Dr!
5.0
July 22, 2025
I’ve been seeing Dr. kim for a long time. And every single time I always think she is how a real doctor should be. Listens to your concerns and address them. Very healing. She is an amazing doctor.
5.0
July 22, 2025
I saw my doctor for a review of my symptoms. She listened to me, asked me questions, did some physical examination, and ordered some tests. She is very nice, attentive, thorough, and I feel well supported.
5.0
July 21, 2025
I have a very good and attentive doctor
5.0
July 18, 2025
My doctor is thorough and caring. I couldn’t ask for a better PCP.
5.0
July 18, 2025
Dr. Kim listened to all of my concerns with great care.
5.0
July 17, 2025
She’s the best. Smart, knowledgeable. Patient. Thoughtful.makes you feel seen
5.0
July 17, 2025
Dr Kim is just stellar - a good listener and practical, informed diagnostician.
5.0
July 16, 2025
Dr. Kim is the doctor who cares, pays attention, asks questions and answers my questions I am truly blessed
5.0
July 14, 2025
Dr. Kim has been my primary for many years. She's thorough, friendly and kind. Could not recommend her more highly.
5.0
July 10, 2025
Dr. Kim was great, helpful, and kind once I saw her. I did wait nearly 45 minutes to be seen though.
5.0
July 8, 2025
She asks good suggestions, listens well and has good suggestions.
5.0
July 8, 2025
Dr Kim is my hero. I am so grateful to have her looking out for me. It is difficult in words to express that I also feel my concerns are heard. Suggestions and solutions presented. I feel totally comfortable and cared for and cared about. Thank you Dr Kim.
5.0
July 1, 2025
Dr. Kim is so understanding and helpful. Not only is she a knowledgeable physician, she treats you as an individual.
5.0
June 30, 2025
Alway professional and excellent
5.0
June 30, 2025
On time, didn’t feel rushed, listened to my concerns
5.0
June 30, 2025
Kind, attentive, good listener.
5.0
June 27, 2025
Dr Kim my primary doctor is always the best for me she always see to it that that all my problem with my health is okey and all the necessary exam will be done and see to it that all necessary exam be done she is the best
5.0
June 27, 2025
It was a very good experience! My doctor is excellent in managing my health issues.
5.0
June 26, 2025
Dr. Kim is easy to talk to, reassuring and thorough. She was on time and carefully read my chart. I always feel better after I see her.
5.0
June 26, 2025
She was professional but had a kindness in her attitude. She diagnosed my condition and recommended actions for me to take. Excellent
5.0
June 25, 2025
Dr Kim is great!
5.0
June 24, 2025
Excellent care Doctor is detailed and attentive.
5.0
June 23, 2025
I’m always happy to see Dr. Kim. I wish I could get in more often to see her
5.0
June 23, 2025
I have absolute trust and confidence in Dr. Kim. She is an advocate for my health.
5.0
June 23, 2025
Dr Kim is a wonderful Dr. she listens and makes good suggestions
5.0
June 18, 2025
Dr Kim is excellent in her knowledge and care. Always thorough and patient.
5.0
June 18, 2025
Knowledgeable, kind, caring
5.0
June 18, 2025
Very pleasant and informative
5.0
June 17, 2025
All of my questions were answered clearly and thoroughly.
5.0
June 17, 2025
Dr Sarah Kim is the best.
5.0
June 17, 2025
Dr Kim is extraordinary. She’s patient, understanding, thorough, thoughtful, caring and knowledgeable. I can’t imagine navigating my life’s medical journey successfully without her.
5.0
June 17, 2025
Always professional and caring. Provides analytical follow up.
5.0
June 17, 2025
On time, friendly, thorough
5.0
June 16, 2025
Fr Sara Kim is wonderful and very helpful
5.0
June 13, 2025
The Dr is welcoming and very informative. She is always on time and goes over future next steps. I like that because sometimes you’re nervous about the visit, so hearing it a second time in the session helps.
5.0
June 11, 2025
She is compassionate and very good at what she does. She picked up on a subtle clinical finding and helped me to access care to diagnose a very rare disease that I have. He clinical index of suspicion uncovered a problem that I have had for ten years that was not previously diagnosed
5.0
June 10, 2025
Dr Kim is caring and very professional. I had an urgent matter and she made time for me immediately It's not often that you come across a doctor who goes the extra mile. She does every time. I am grateful for her and her excellent care.
5.0
June 9, 2025
She was curious, thorough and very polite
5.0
June 9, 2025
Always 5 stars! Respectful, professional and still friendly, knowledgeable, demonstrates an authentic concern and caring attitude. Never appears rushed.
5.0
June 6, 2025
Dr, Kim is an incredibly warm. Caring, intelligent doctor.
5.0
June 6, 2025
She did a good job of checking me out.
5.0
June 6, 2025
I came for a routine follow up. As usual, my doctor was very efficient, friendly, and answered to all of my questions. She gave me all the attention that I needed.
5.0
June 3, 2025
All of my questions were addressed, I felt my care was excellent and comprehensive and I was seen by a very caring doctor. A great experience
5.0
June 3, 2025
She’s very thoughtful when she talks to me. Makes sure I understand what’s going on with my health. Very positive
5.0
June 2, 2025
Dr. Kim is a very knowledgeable, empathetic, thoughtful, and caring physician.
5.0
June 2, 2025
Very knowledgeable & patient friendly
5.0
June 2, 2025
Listened. Gave me all the time I w. Dismal me wait. She was wonderful.
5.0
May 30, 2025
Doctor Sarah C Kim, as always, was very caring, friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, informative and encouraging.
5.0
May 29, 2025
Very professional, friendly, concerned and informative. Exactly as it should be!
5.0
May 26, 2025
Very good .
5.0
May 23, 2025
Dr. Kim is a good doctor. She cares and is very knowledgeable.
5.0
May 22, 2025
Dr. Kim is excellent. She’s very thorough, listens to you and cares about her patients health.
5.0
May 21, 2025
Dr. Kim is great!
5.0
May 20, 2025
Dr Sarah C Kim, is very attentive, and takes time to listen to my concerns
5.0
May 19, 2025
EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!’
5.0
May 17, 2025
Good results
5.0
May 16, 2025
My doctor is wonderful both as a doctor and a person. She does her absolute best balancing the rigor of the job while maintaining a human component.
5.0
May 13, 2025
Dr Kim is more than just my physician. She is a trusted advisor.
5.0
May 12, 2025
Perfect
5.0
May 12, 2025
Very attentive and caring
5.0
May 9, 2025
I saw Dr. Kim because my PCP was unavailable. She saw me within a day and came prepared, answered all my questions and ordered tests to address my lower back pain. Excellent doctor.
5.0
May 8, 2025
always caring for my health as i try to age gracefully
5.0
May 7, 2025
Great listener and good follow through
5.0
May 6, 2025
It’s followed up appointment. She is a very good listener I like her as a PCP.
5.0
May 6, 2025
Dr Sara Kim is one of the best physicians that I know , she is efficient, knowledgeable and kind,
5.0
May 5, 2025
Happy they were able to get me a same day appointment.
5.0
April 30, 2025
Very thorough exam and friendly.
5.0
April 30, 2025
Dr Kim is wonderful answers my questions and takes excellent care of me
5.0
April 29, 2025
She was very busy as usual but did well with her time spent with me.
5.0
April 29, 2025
Always good with Dr Kim
5.0
April 29, 2025
Sr Kim is great and the staff is as well. Always a good experience
5.0
April 28, 2025
She’s the best!
5.0
April 23, 2025
Dr. Sarah Kim is extremely caring, comforting, and listens to me. She is very on top of my medical care since emergency surgery and has ordered the Home Health without hesitation.
5.0
April 21, 2025
An annual checkup visit with Dr. Kim is focused, caring and comprehensive.
5.0
March 19, 2025
Dr. Kim always listens to me and answers my questions thoroughly and if she doesn’t have an answer, she will get me one
5.0
March 17, 2025
Dr Kim is one of the best doctors I’ve ever had.
5.0
March 13, 2025
My doctor listened and answered my questions. I felt like my concerns were important.
5.0
March 12, 2025
It was a great positive experience. Dr. kim is always very helpful friendly and very aware of my needs.
5.0
March 11, 2025
Dr. Kim was personable, knowledgeable, and kind. She was very thorough and answered all my questions and addressed my concerns.
5.0
March 8, 2025
Wonderful care. I feel very lucky.
5.0
March 4, 2025
My doctor, Dr. Sarah Kim, is excellent and so caring, very thorough, listens to me and is very detail oriented. She's so compassionate. I trust her.
5.0
March 4, 2025
I love Dr. Kim. She is compassionate, patient, and thorough.
5.0
February 26, 2025
I love her
5.0
February 25, 2025
She's knowledgeable, personable, and very helpful.
5.0
February 24, 2025
She’s amazing. Caring kind considerate thoughtful
5.0
February 20, 2025
Dr. Kim is the absolute best! And the nurses are awesome, too.
5.0
February 18, 2025
Friendly, professional, Patient and very thorough!
5.0
February 14, 2025
Dr Kim is a wonderful doctor. She listens and really cares about her patients. I feel lucky to have her as my doctor.
5.0
February 14, 2025
Doctor was on top of my care. Had read my chart and reviewed my labs. Listened to my concerns about knee and offered suggestions
5.0
February 13, 2025
I so appreciate Dr. Sarah Kim and her team. I feel well taken care of every time I visit. She is thorough, insightful and kind. Thank you for taking such good care of me!!’
5.0
February 13, 2025
Very good
5.0
February 12, 2025
I had all my questions answered. I was not rushed . I felt comfortable
5.0
February 11, 2025
like i have said in the past, she is the best. she listens to my complaints and recommends a course of action to takke
5.0
February 10, 2025
Dr Kim is very helpful and thorough!
5.0
February 7, 2025
Dr. Kim was thorough and professional
5.0
February 7, 2025
My doctor, Dr. Sarah Kim is excellent in every regard. She knows my history and is sincerely concerned for my health.
5.0
February 7, 2025
As usual, Dr. Kim is great. I really trust her.
5.0
February 6, 2025
Dr. Kim took time to listen and discuss my medical concerns
5.0
February 6, 2025
it’s always a pleasure to meet with Dr Kim
5.0
February 5, 2025
She's a good listener & smart What else does a patient want?
5.0
January 29, 2025
Dr Kim was ultra responsive, compassionate and immediately contacted my pharmacy with the necessary prescription. Most amazing Doctor!
5.0
January 28, 2025
Supportive and good ideas.
5.0
January 28, 2025
She’s caring kind knowledgeable and works with me to provide the information treats and updates I need
5.0
January 28, 2025
Dr Kim is very caring and a consummate professional.
5.0
January 28, 2025
Excellent
5.0
January 24, 2025
Dr. Kim is thoughtful, thorough, and she really listens.
5.0
January 21, 2025
appointment in time doctor explained all my questions have time to hear what I asked for
5.0
January 17, 2025
She is the best!
5.0
January 6, 2025
Dr kim was polite, professional and thorough with me
5.0
January 4, 2025
All I could have hoped for
5.0
January 3, 2025
Dr Kim is the best. Professional, compassionate, really listens.
5.0
January 2, 2025
Always good with Dr. Kim, and her staff.
5.0
December 30, 2024
Great!!!
4.0
December 23, 2024
She’s kind and caring. She’s very through.
5.0
December 20, 2024
Everything ran smoothly. Timely. Dr Kim thorough, attentive, kind, and supportive as always. Support team great too. Very efficient as well.
5.0
December 17, 2024
Perfectly wonderful!!! She is an excellent Dr. Dr. Kim is perfect!!!!!
5.0
December 17, 2024
Dr Sarah C. Kim is outstanding. She makes time with a booked schedule to fit her patients in as needed.
5.0
December 9, 2024
Dr Kim really cares
5.0
December 8, 2024
Regular visit monitoring numerous conditions. Good discussion and feedback. Dr Sarah Kim knows me and offers positive feedback.
5.0
December 6, 2024
It was my annual physical and every thing went very well.
5.0
December 5, 2024
Good
5.0
December 4, 2024
We had an informative discussion on the use of steroids and cataract surgery