We want to put you back in charge of your health and your life in general. If chronic pain is preventing you from the freedom to move, to walk, to exercise, or to enjoy the hobbies you once liked, you need to address your health issues fast. Visit our clinic soon for a consultation and subsequent treatment.
We tailor fit the pain management and/or treatment to your specific needs. Our pain management experts continue to seek innovative treatments and patient care approaches that lead to more positive results. If you need pain relief that is fast and continuous, please call 619-543-0144 for a consultation.
We tailor fit the pain management and/or treatment to your specific needs. Our pain management experts continue to seek innovative treatments and patient care approaches that lead to more positive results. If you need pain relief that is fast and continuous, please call 619-543-0144 for a consultation.
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Our clinic is able to treat various health issues related to acute and chronic pain. We believe that there should be a harmonious therapeutic alliance between the patient and the physician. We start with a thorough evaluation of the pain that you are experiencing and then we tailor fit a therapy plan to achieve relief and/or to manage the pain properly.
Reviews (19)
Michael M.
Feb 17, 2021
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I was in so much lower back and right leg pain and numbness for a long time. After MRI my L3-L4-L5 had bulging discs. I was referred here and what great service. Had my appointment scheduled quickly and was recommended for the epidural shot in my lower back. Dr. Kim and his team explained everything very thoroughly and made you feel very comfortable and at ease. I came in the very next day for the shot and wow what success in just one day. The pain was almost gone and just a little numbness around the knee, but that all went away after a week. Highly recommend this office of Paul Kim to anyone
Karla J.
Feb 11, 2021
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Meztli G.
Feb 09, 2021
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Best pain management in San Diego. I started as a person injury patient but once my case closed I became a cash patient. Their receptionist and medical assistants are so nice. Ashia, Rebecca, and Kevin were so helpful during my consultation appointment. Dr. Kim is always concerned about my pain and will try everything to fix my ailments. Their staff are always so helpful over the phone and will always try to squeeze me in for the soonest over the phone appointment. Thank you for all your help dr.Kim
Cesar G.
Feb 09, 2021
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I couldn't be more pleased with my care with Dr.kim. He and his staff not only have helped me scheduling my acupuncture/physical therapy appointments but helped me work with my Insurance to keep all procedures in office, saving me a lot of money.Their office manager Lynette was very helpful with my referral and was able to process my insurance information the same day. The PA Kevin is great too. My only complaint is that they don't take HMO plans. My mom has medicare HMO but they only take PPO plans.
Mari D.
Feb 05, 2021
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Hands down the worst customer service I've ever come across . They have this girl as a receptionist Rebbecca is her name and she was so rude . I felt like i was at the DMV. This has nothing to do with Dr.Kim but i feel that he should be aware of his staffs disgusting attitude . never returning to this place.
Cindy S.
Feb 05, 2021
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AVOID THIS PLACE!!!!
I was weary about this place after reading the reviews but I was willing to give them a shot. I was completely baffled by what happened here... I called ahead to book an appointment due to an injury that took place from a car accident last year. I've been dealing with the pain for so long and finally had the courage to deal with it. The phone call to book the appointment was horrible on its own. Yes, I have phone anxiety but the receptionist that answered was very unprofessional. If you don't like your job that much, quit!!
When my friend and I actually made it
I was weary about this place after reading the reviews but I was willing to give them a shot. I was completely baffled by what happened here... I called ahead to book an appointment due to an injury that took place from a car accident last year. I've been dealing with the pain for so long and finally had the courage to deal with it. The phone call to book the appointment was horrible on its own. Yes, I have phone anxiety but the receptionist that answered was very unprofessional. If you don't like your job that much, quit!!
When my friend and I actually made it
Hoa N.
Sep 29, 2020
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This is THE BEST unprofessional medical office I have ever been to. Zero star?? Nope!!! Not even worthy. Wish they could have negative star. The most reason that make me so frustrated is the way they work and treat me. No respect, no honest and care.
I know you are a surgeon and I just have a little disc bulge, but not because that is just little bulge, it's considered as idiopathic and I have been treated with lacking of cared and attention from you doctor Kim!! Such a distinction!!
I have been here for few months now, but only see him face-to-face twice. First one was the day I come
I know you are a surgeon and I just have a little disc bulge, but not because that is just little bulge, it's considered as idiopathic and I have been treated with lacking of cared and attention from you doctor Kim!! Such a distinction!!
I have been here for few months now, but only see him face-to-face twice. First one was the day I come
Jerry J.
Sep 17, 2020
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Epidural shot - lower back, which I was worried about pain during the procedure. NO PAIN AT ALL! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR PAUL KIM - CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH, SAN DIEGO.. This doctor explains everything before and after the procedure, no pain during the procedure at all.
Thank you Dr Paul Kim and your awesome staff! You guys rock!
Thank you Dr Paul Kim and your awesome staff! You guys rock!
Jayme H.
Jun 20, 2019
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Wasted my time. I have two herniated discs in back said I have too much going on. He said can' t help me, gave no referal. I feel I wasted my time and money seeing him. I saw him less than one minute he looked at xrays and talked as door was open and standing in hallway no privacy. He gave no respect, no time, or care. If I could give zero stars I would
Patricia M.
Jan 17, 2019
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This is the most unprofessional medical office I have ever been to. The staff members are very young woman, very unprofessional Takes a long time for them to get your insurance authorization and then longer to get an appointment. When you are in pain, that is intolerable. The injections into my spine - 3 at different places - were done with almost no interaction with the doctor who is extremely impersonal. Only one shot helped. Then I never got any bills but had a collection agency start harassing me to pay them. We sent a check through our bank, which then notified us that it had never
Andrew J.
Sep 27, 2018
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I never made it in the office.. got my referral- called to make an appt.. the girl who answered the phone seemed annoyed and said it takes about 3-5 days for referrals to be processed. I reluctantly accepted.. called back 7 days later only to be told by the same girl it would be another 7-10 days before they could schedule me as my referral was "pending". Meanwhile I was able to secure another referral from my doctor to another place- and they were able to get me in the next day and were A LOT more friendlier to deal with..
Def not a good look to treat people in pain like they are
Def not a good look to treat people in pain like they are
Binky B.
Jul 25, 2018
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You can really tell by the comments which ones Paul Kim had posted vs actual patient reviews here.
My name is Bianca Petruzzella, and I was a brief patient of this so called Dr. Kim in 2013. I've been suffering from an incurable condition called idiopathic intracranial hypertension, aka psuedotumor ceribri. You may have heard this on tv with more and more class action suits of this condition being caused by more and more drugs. The FDA has warned doctors of using these drugs but doctors like Kim disregard the warnings and continue to use these drugs risking people's lives!
But my
My name is Bianca Petruzzella, and I was a brief patient of this so called Dr. Kim in 2013. I've been suffering from an incurable condition called idiopathic intracranial hypertension, aka psuedotumor ceribri. You may have heard this on tv with more and more class action suits of this condition being caused by more and more drugs. The FDA has warned doctors of using these drugs but doctors like Kim disregard the warnings and continue to use these drugs risking people's lives!
But my
S. P.
Apr 09, 2018
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This may be one of the worst physicians in San Diego County. If you are a patient who experiences any amount of pain or chronic pain, please heed this as a warning and choose another physician for your care. First and foremost, dr. Paul Kim is not qualified to treat or evaluate patients with pain. On your first visit, if he does even take the time to enter the room to see you, it will only be for a period of five minutes and no more. There is no physical exam and you will only be seen either by a nurse or his PA. In the. Of minutes that you do have a face-to-face encounter with him, he will try
Ashley R.
Apr 04, 2018
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FANTASTIC Dr, lovely staff, and his nurse Kevin is really wonderful too! This clinic goes over and beyond for their patients!! They truly listen to you, and do their very best to ensure that your pain is as tolerable as possible! I have seen several Drs due to having a herniated disc in my neck that I had surgery for. I am now awaiting surgery on my shoulder and knew immediately what clinic I trusted to take care of me. If you want a team that honestly cares about you as a person, and doesn't treat you like a number, come here!!
Jeffrey N.
Mar 22, 2017
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I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Kim's office. The admin staff emailed me the paperwork ahead of time and I was able to fill it out ahead of time.
I didn't have any problems finding his office. I didn't have to wait long, and the front desk staff was very friendly..
Dr. Kim was very through in explaining what would happen during the procedure and answered my questions. Since it was my first time having any injections in my spine, I was nervous about how everything would go. The procedure went very fast, I had to wait about 5-10 minutes and then I was out the door and
I didn't have any problems finding his office. I didn't have to wait long, and the front desk staff was very friendly..
Dr. Kim was very through in explaining what would happen during the procedure and answered my questions. Since it was my first time having any injections in my spine, I was nervous about how everything would go. The procedure went very fast, I had to wait about 5-10 minutes and then I was out the door and
Sherri F.
Jul 05, 2016
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Do NOT use this pain management office! You hardly ever see Dr. Kim, it is almost always the nurse. Everyone there is treated like cattle. In and out of his office in 5 minutes or less. The only thing he ever did was fill my prescriptions which did not even manage my pain. I am at another Dr. now, who seems interested and concerned, and is working with me to try injections in my back. My biggest complaint is the staff! They are rude, and they constantly mess up with paperwork and billing. My referral to them ran out, but they did not tell me, and they did not try to turn it into my insurance for
Rowena D.
Feb 09, 2016
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If you are asked to be at an appointment and come
10 minutes early and still waiting over 45 minutes past your appointment and the clerks state "I don't know when he will be ready" what the heck kind of service is that? Pure rudeness... Would not recommend and will not recommend any other VA patients come here. Try having to watch Dr Phil for that time period... I have other important places to be especially today. My grandmother has passed and I am missing the viewing because of their bad timing and I thought they would be on time. Go figure, assuming is the mother of all f*** ups
10 minutes early and still waiting over 45 minutes past your appointment and the clerks state "I don't know when he will be ready" what the heck kind of service is that? Pure rudeness... Would not recommend and will not recommend any other VA patients come here. Try having to watch Dr Phil for that time period... I have other important places to be especially today. My grandmother has passed and I am missing the viewing because of their bad timing and I thought they would be on time. Go figure, assuming is the mother of all f*** ups
John F.
Jan 29, 2016
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The list of reasons are long- but let me sum this up by mentioning that I'd rather be water boarded 'again' (cannot confirm nor deny participating in any USGOVT training regimen) than having this witch doctor probe around my L5 with his knitting needles. Ask me at teamgomez@hotmail.com and I'll gladly share my story of how 23 years of a 7+ g airplane were NOT solved by this man.
Mikey V. V.
Jul 20, 2015
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Great Doctor, I went to Dr. Kim to have a steroid injection in my lower back, I had a slipped disc in my back and the injection was supposed to help, well the disc was cracked and fragmented, the injection did not work on my back, but then Dr. Kim immediately requested a MRI for my lower back which lead to my latest back operation. Thanks to Dr. Kim I am out of my wheelchair. I would still be in a wheelchair if it was not for the greatest Doctor in San Diego. My surgeon is also fantastic. But this review is about Doctor Kim. I can not thank the whole staff enough for taking care of me.
Mikey V
Mikey V
