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Choll Kim, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, San Diego, CA

Choll Kim MD PhD

Orthopaedic Surgery•San Diego, CA

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Spine Institute of San Diego

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  • 6719 Alvarado RdSte 304San Diego, CA 92120

  • Phone+1 619-344-6918

  • Fax+1 619-333-6029

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Summary

  • Dr. Choll Kim is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Palomar Medical Center Poway, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla, and Palomar Medical Center Escondido. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and has been in practice 0 years. He specializes in orthopedic spine surgery and is experienced in spine surgery and laser endoscopic spine surgery.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2002
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996 - 2001
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1996
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    University of California, Los AngelesPh.D., Molecular Biology, 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1998 - 2027
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2001 - 2002
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Reviewer of the Year International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS), 2015
  • Safest Doctor for Lumbar Spine Fusion (Posterior) ProPublica, 2015
  • Healthcare Champion San Diego Business Journal, 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • What’s Next for AI in Spine?
    What’s Next for AI in Spine?June 6th, 2025
  • Spine Procedures Pushing Ahead in ASCs: LLIF, Endoscopic and More
    Spine Procedures Pushing Ahead in ASCs: LLIF, Endoscopic and MoreMarch 12th, 2025
  • Spine Surgeons Struggling with Increasing Payer Control
    Spine Surgeons Struggling with Increasing Payer ControlSeptember 24th, 2024
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Committees

  • Chair, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Committee
  • Associate Editor, International Journal of Spine Surgery Committee

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