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Dr. Richard W. Kim, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA specializing in cardiothoracic surgery. He graduated from State University of New York (SUNY). Dr. Richard W. Kim, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai, Huntington Health and Cedars.
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127 S. San Vicente Boulevard Pavilion, Suite A3600
Los Angeles, CA 90048
10 Congress Street Suite 320
Pasadena, CA 91105
Heart Problems
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.
Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.
Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.
Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.
Dr. Richard W. Kim, MD graduated from State University of New York (SUNY). He completed residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is certified by the Surgery-Cardio-Thoracic, American Board of Thoracic Surgery and has a state license in California.
Medical School: State University of New York (SUNY)
Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital (2004)
Board Certification: Surgery-Cardio-Thoracic, American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Licensed In: California
Dr. Richard W. Kim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Richard W. Kim, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Humana, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, Blue Shield California HMO, Health Net MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR, Blue Shield California MAH and CareMore MAH.
According to our sources, Dr. Richard W. Kim, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard W. Kim, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$343
Structural Heart $343 |
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$297
Impella $297 |
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$153
SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAT IMPLANT $153 |
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$70
Melody $39 |
Hancock $32 |
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$48
AMDS-Ascyrus Medical $34 |
CRYOVALVE SG PULMONARY HUMAN HEART VALVE $14 |
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$46
HeartWare Ventricular Assist System $19 |
BRILINTA $16 |
BIS $10 |
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Dr. Richard Kim is a cardiothoracic surgery specialist. In his practice, he is particularly interested in heart surgery and congenital heart disease. He appears to be in-network for Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. After attending State University of New York (SUNY) for medical school, Dr. Kim completed his residency training at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is affiliated with Huntington Health. Dr. Kim's practice in Los Angeles, CA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.
