Sarah C. Y. Kim, MD
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- Mission Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
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Mission Heritage Laguna Niguel - La Paz Family Medicine
27231 La Paz Road, Suite A, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Aetna: *824990
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Anthem Blue Cross Medicare: 26482044
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Cigna:1289037003
Cigna Select:1289037002
Health Net: Pending
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SCAN Medicare:0954-538951
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About Sarah C. Y. Kim
Dr. Sarah Chan Yae Kim is a Family Medicine physician who felt called to the medical profession after her first career in Event Production. She was born in South Korea, moved to the US at age 9, and completed medical school at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. She trained at Riverside Community Hospital for her internship and residency, where she helped develop the Population Health and Palliative/Hospice Care rotation curricula to enhance the medical education for future residents. Dr. Kim's areas of expertise and clinical areas of interest include comprehensive primary care from newborns to geriatrics, along with Women's Health (OB/GYN). Dr. Kim's philosophy of care is to promote health of patients and their families at every stage of their life, in order for them to enjoy the highest quality of life possible. She welcomes opportunities to empower patients with the knowledge and resources that may enhance the patients' medical experience by supporting patients becoming invested participants in their own care. She believes that a person's physical health is merely a part of their overall wellbeing, and mental and spiritual health deserve as much attention for patients to truly thrive. In her spare time, she enjoys attending live performing arts productions, enjoying outings with her dog Oreo, mentoring college/postgraduate students, and traveling to try food/drinks that are favorites in their locales.
27231 La Paz Road, Suite A
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Excellent Service
Providence Patient
I made appointment with Dr for well exam.
Providence Patient
I have been very well taken care of !
Providence Patient
Thanks for spending the time with me Dr. Kim to get to know me and for all of the great advice!
Providence Patient
I'm a new patient and it was the first time I saw Dr. Kim. During my visit Dr. Kim listened to me carefully about my health information, issues and concerns. Then she pointed out my issues and gave me a lot of clear explanations and good advices. Obviously read my record and well prepared for my visit. I have never had such a provider who go over everything in detail. I felt I was talking to an old friend although it's the first time I saw her.
Providence Patient
You asked me about prior 3 months...I do not recall. I came down with covid last part of Oct & I did a walk in appointment. Prior to that last summer I had an awful pain in my side and did a walk-in & they took care of me immediately. All the doctors and staff are always very nice & helpful.
Providence Patient
Very detail exposition on my questions. Kind and professional also.
Providence Patient
This was my first visit with Doctor Sarah Kim. She was personable, competent and efficient. I look forward to working with her in the future.
Providence Patient
All good! Dr S Kim is a good listener, young and eager to be helpful!
Providence Patient
Honestly, I was very highly satisfied with my appointment with Dr Kim. I was formerly a patient of Dr Lee, and this was my first appointment with Dr Kim, for a physical. Dr Kim cared a Great Deal about me as an individual and as a patient. She took time to research and print out information very specifically helpful to me as a senior with Parkinson's. She explained several things that I did not know about supplements, water consumption and medicines. I am grateful my wife, [Name(s)] recommended Dr Kim to me. Thank you so very much, Dr Kim, for treating me so kindly and so professionally. I truly look forward to seeing you at our next appointment.
Providence Patient
This visit was my first with Dr Kim. She was very pleasant and met all of my expectations. My doctor recently retired and thought this medical group would fit my needs. So far so good
Providence Patient
Thanks Dr.Kim
Providence Patient
This was an made to " establish relationships " with new PCP Dr Sara Kim . It was a good connection without a doubt . I highly recommended her to our co- workers at Mission Hospital .Glad to have her ..
Providence Patient
My appointment was at the end of the day and it took 1 and a half hours to complete, other than that Dr.Kim was great.
Providence Patient
At the end of the visit the doctor said time to listen to heart and lungs but she looked in my ears and at my eyes only. They had me fill out new patient form that asked my concerns to discuss but we didn't have time to address them. As a healthcare worker myself I would suggest the doctor doesn't announce that her time is going off. I understand they have time frame to spend with patients but if I was aware of that I would have felt cut off. Just a suggestion.
Providence Patient
This was my first meeting with my new doctor, Dr Kim. She was very thorough in discussing my past medical history and for our goals for my future health. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting her and feel very positive about our future doctor -patient relationship.
Providence Patient
Dr Kim is very helpful
Providence Patient
Needed to find a new physician. Very happy meeting my new doctor.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kim was extremely attentive to my concern and issues. She suggested great solutions and was extremely supportive.
Providence Patient
They are very friendly, professional in the way they go about doing business and interacting with me.
Providence Patient
Best care provider I've ever had.
Providence Patient
This visit was to establish a relationship with my new primary care physician Dr. Sarah Kim who replaced my other physician Dr. Susan Lee. Dr. Kim provided an extended visit to establish care with her. I was impressed because it is rare these days that physicians take the time in my experience. Dr. Kim was professional while being personable and relaxed and seemed genuinely glad to have me as her patient. I appreciated that she gave me positive feedback about my health and that she is also open to discussing a range of more holistic treatments as well. I do not like to take a lot of medicine if I don't have because I have a lot of allergies to medications and she listened to my concerns about this. I am very grateful to have Dr. Kim as my new physician. I will return in April for my wellness exam.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kim is amazing. I have a rare genetic disease and she was prepared, reading up on my [ID] Disease. This disease has an impact on what drugs I am able to take. Dr. Kim was so prepared and professional and easy to talk to.
Providence Patient
This was my first meeting with my newly chosen primary physician at the same practice I have been with for years. My first impression of the young doctor was that she is knowledgeable and working hard to serve her patient.
Providence Patient
Dr Kim extremely knowledgeable; a very satisfying visit!
Providence Patient
Dr. Kim is very knowledgeable and compassionate. She has an excellent communication skill.
Providence Patient
Always caring & knowledgeable & extremely helpful
Providence Patient
This was my first visit to Dr Kim and I was very impressed with her knowledge and demeanor. She went over my meds and conditions, suggested some improvements, ordered blood test and an X-ray, fave me referrals. I am very impressed.
Providence Patient
This was my first visit with Dr. Kim as she was recently assigned as my primary care physician when my previous doctor left this practice. I was very impressed and pleased with Dr. Kim and am happy to have her as my primary physician. I look forward to a new and very positive relationship with her. I went to her for a referral due to a very serious and difficult diagnosis from my oral surgeon. Dr Kim helped me in so many ways. I feel better just knowing she will be available to help me through this difficult time. Thank you for that.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kim is my new PTP. Previous one retired. Dr. Kim was amazing and shows interest is getting to know me and my medical history. She seems very proactive and I feel optimistic regarding our future interactions.
Providence Patient
I had a great experience with Dr Kim. She listened carefully, explained things in a way that was easy to understand and showed respect for my concerns.
Providence Patient
Very easy to talk to
Providence Patient
Dr. Sara Kim gave me a very comprehensive physical and asked a lot of questions and listened carefully to my input .Excellent Doctor and care
Providence Patient
No bad experience to report.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kim was very easy to talk with.
Providence Patient
Very good experience as I was needing to find a new doctor thus this visit
Providence Patient
I had to repeat myself several times. For instance, she said "knee surgery" I said I never had knee surgery. She had my chart, but she was new at looking at it. I was there to see if she would be the doctor that would replace my internist who is retiring. She did suggest I get a blood pressure machine at CVS and to come back in two weeks after taking it twice a day. So I'm doing that. I'm hoping she will be committed to my health (at age 75) and see me through to the end.
Providence Patient
I myself am a health care provider. Dr. Kim was very courteous and respectful of my input. She was thorough with my medical history since this was a new patient visit. I look forward to her overseeing my health care since Dr. Lee is no longer my PCP.
Providence Patient
I was very impressed with Dr Kim and am delighted she will be my Dr.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kim Sarah Kim was professional, upbeat and relatable and I enjoyed meeting her for the first time. I appreciated that I could have my labs drawn in the office and not have to go somewhere else. The office staff were all courteous. As a first time patient to this practice, it was not great that my wait time was over an hour from my original appointment time. Other than that, I had a positive experience and am happy to have this smaller practice nearby. Although I can see my lab results online, no one has called to discuss them with me so imagine there is nothing alarming in the results.
Providence Patient
My previous primary care md has moved to urgent care, Dr Kim is new but very impressed with her, the experience was very good
Providence Patient
Dr Kim listened attentively during my visit. I was a new patient for Dr Kim (Dr Lee is no longer a primary care Dr.). I was very pleased with my visit with Dr, Kim.
Providence Patient
Everything was great, thank you!
Providence Patient
She is great I'm very happy with my new doctor
Providence Patient
I finally got a female to address my urinary and vaginal issues.
Providence Patient
Very attentive, empathetic and she immediately responded
Providence Patient
Very good Dr.
Providence Patient
Excellent
Providence Patient
She was nervous, pushy, and clearly inexperienced. She did not come across with any warmth or speak with compassion or tact. Her approach was mechanical. She covered the points as though she was looking at a checklist. I will be looking for a new primary care physician.
Providence Patient
This was my first meeting with Dr Kim too ask her to be my primary care provider. I loved her. She was so thorough that I feel I would be in good hands in her care
Providence Patient
I met Dr. Kim for the first time. She listened to me carefully and answered all my questions and explained my concerns very well.
Providence Patient
It was the first time I have seen her, my PCP of 15 years moved to emergency med
Providence Patient
Been a patient for 29 years
Providence Patient
She is really smart!!
Providence Patient
I felt my beliefs were considered.
Providence Patient
So well cared for
Providence Patient
The provider tried very hard to accommodate my needs, but the way she interacts with me shows that she lacks the experience of dealing with older people. The provider is not rude at all, but she needs to communicate in a better way with her patients.
Providence Patient
Excellent care received
Providence Patient
The doctor is good and people are friendly.
Providence Patient
This was a visit to establish care and Dr Kim was great! I am so glad she will be my doctor going forward!
Providence Patient
First visit with new PCP and I am very happy
Providence Patient
Dr Kim was wonderful! I really felt cared for and she listened and gave easy to understand answers and advice.I feel very satisfied to have as my primary physician
Providence Patient
Dr Kim and the staff were absolutely amazing in every way possible!!!
Providence Patient
Conditions and Procedures
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Stool
- Abnormal Weight Loss
- Abrasion
- Acne
- Actinic Cheilitis
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Aging
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Pain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- B12 Shots
- Back Injury
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Back Spasm
- Bedbugs
- Behavioral Disorders
- Bereavement
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Birth Control Counseling
- Birthmark
- Bleeding During Intercourse
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Breast Discharge
- Breast Examination
- Breast Lump
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Camp Physicals
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cerumen Removal
- Chest Pain
- Chest Pain On Breathing
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Cfs)
- Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd)
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Claudication
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- College Health
- Common Cold
- Concussion
- Concussion Testing
- Conduct Disorder
- Confusion
- Congenital Ear Deformity
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Coping Skills
- Cough
- Cradle Cap
- Cystitis
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Libido
- Dehydration
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Dermatophytosis
- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetes Therapy
- Diarrhea
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Diplopia
- Disability Evaluation
- Disorder Of Balance
- Distractible
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dry Skin
- Dyshidrosis
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphoria
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysuria
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Exam
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Emphysema
- Employee Health
- Enlarged Prostate
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epistaxis
- Erectile Disorder
- Eructation
- Erythema
- Executive Physical Examinations
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Facial Pain
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family Planning
- Fasciculations
- Fatigue
- Fecal Incontinence
- Feeding Problems
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger Pain
- First Degree Burns
- Fitness For Duty Evaluations
- Flatulence
- Floaters
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- Folliculitis
- Food Allergy
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
- Frailty
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- General Well Visit
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Gluten Allergy
- Gluten Intolerance
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Grave's Disease
- Grief
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Gum Infection
- Gynecological Exam
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Health Maintenance
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Illness
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematochezia
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- Hepatitis
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Pain
- Hirsutism
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- Hot Flashes
- Human Bites
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv)
- Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv)
- Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv) Vaccination
- Hyperglycemia
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- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Allergy
- Insulin Resistance
- Intention Tremor
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Irregular Menstruation
- Irritability
- Itchy Ear
- Jaundice
- Jaw Pain
- Joint Sprain
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Swelling
- Joint Warmth
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratitis
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Knee Click
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Labyrinthitis
- Laceration
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Lazy Eye
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lgbtq+ Health
- Lice
- Lifestyle Modification
- Lipomas
- Lower Back Pain
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Mastodynia
- Measles Vaccination
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Menopause
- Mens Health
- Migraine
- Migraine Treatment
- Minor Injury
- Missed Periods
- Mmr Vaccine
- Mood Symptoms
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Tears
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nail Disease
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Neonatal Acne
- Nevus
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Night Sweats
- Nightmares
- Nipple Discharge
- Noisy Breathing
- Norovirus
- Nose Pain
- Numbness
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Obesity
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- Optic Migraines
- Orthopnea
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- Otitis
- Overweight
- Pain Management
- Palpitations
- Panic Reaction
- Pap Smear
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- Patellofemoral Syndrome
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- Performance Anxiety
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- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Postcoital Bleeding
- Prediabetes
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Preventive Medicine
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Pruritus
- Psychomotor Agitation
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Reproductive Health / Oral Contraception
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Retained Tampon
- Rhinitis
- Rosacea
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- School Anxiety
- School Physical
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
- Seasonal Allergies
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Secondary Enuresis
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Sexual Health
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (Std)
- Shin Splints
- Shingles Vaccination
- Shortness Of Breath (Sob)
- Shoulder Injury
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Disease
- Skin Tag
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Terrors
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Spider Bite
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Physical Exam
- Sports Related Concussion Testing
- Sprain
- Sputum Production
- Staphylococcus Infections
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Pain
- Stool Changes
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Incontinence
- Stridor
- Stye
- Substance Addiction
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Suicidal Ideation
- Sunburn
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Problem
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Teething
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Dislocation
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Pedis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Travel Medicine
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Tuberculosis (Tb) Test
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urethral Discharge
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Vaccinations
- Varicella
- Varicella Vaccination
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Voice Problems
- Vomiting
- Warts
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Well Child Exam
- Wellness
- Wheezing
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
Dr. Kim was very helpful, listened and explained everything, made it very easy to understand.
Providence Patient