Dr. James Sunkook Kim, MD is a pediatrician in Santa Ana, CA specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2008 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. James Sunkook Kim, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC Children's), St. Joseph Health (Northern California, Southern California, and West Texas/Eastern New Mexico) and St. Joseph Heritage Santa Ana - Pediatrics.
2212 East 4th Street Suite 201
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Dr. James Sunkook Kim, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2008. He completed residency at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (2008)
Residency: Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
Dr. James Sunkook Kim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. James Sunkook Kim, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Cigna HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net PPO, Cigna PPO, HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO, Blue Shield of CA HMO – Trio, Coventry/First Health PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Blue Shield of CA HMO, Blue Shield of CA PPO, Health Net - TriCare, Choice /Humana PPO, US Family Health Plan - TriCare, Multiplan PPO, Aetna HMO, United HealthCare PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Blue Shield of California, First Health PPO, US Family Health Plan, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Humana, TRICARE, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO and Insurance Plan.
According to our sources, Dr. James Sunkook Kim, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. James Sunkook Kim, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 120 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James Sunkook Kim, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Ana, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James Sunkook Kim, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Pfizer Inc. |
$170
PREVNAR - 13 $76 |
EUCRISA $51 |
QUILLIVANT XR $31 |
TRUMENBA $12 |
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Boston Scientific Corporation |
$125
GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $84 |
WATCHMAN $42 |
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Shire North American Group Inc |
$97
VYVANSE $97 |
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Cranial Technologies, Inc |
$72
DOC BAND $72 |
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GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
$70
PEDIARIX $29 |
BEXSERO $16 |
$24 |
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Other |
$169
Auvi-Q $29 |
Proclaim IPG $22 |
FLUMIST $19 |
Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $18 |
QVAR $13 |
Other $68 |
Food and Beverage | $691 |
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Consulting Fee | $12 |
Dr. James Kim's area of specialization is general pediatrics. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. In Dr. Kim's practice, he is particularly interested in childhood obesity, preventive care, and asthma. He seems to honor Anthem, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. Before performing his residency at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Dr. Kim attended Ohio State University College of Medicine for medical school. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC Children's) and St. Joseph Health (Northern California, Southern California, and West Texas/Eastern New Mexico). He has an open panel in Santa Ana, CA according to St. Joseph Health.