
Location
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Samuel C. Kim is an ophthalmologist and retina specialist who diagnoses and treats complex retinal conditions that can affect central and peripheral vision. His clinical work includes care for diabetic retinopathy and related vitreous hemorrhage, age-related macular degeneration, macular hole, vitreomacular traction, and other diseases of the vitreous and retina. When appropriate, he offers advanced medical therapies and vitreoretinal surgical options.
Dr. Kim is actively involved in research and serves as a principal investigator or sub-investigator on national clinical trials, including studies sponsored through DRCR.net and the National Eye Institute. He also holds academic appointments as an assistant professor. Patients can expect clear communication, careful monitoring, and a treatment plan designed around their goals and day-to-day vision needs.
Training

Vitreo-Retinal Diseases and Surgery
Georgetown University
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
Loma Linda University
Residency
Doctor of Medicine
Loma Linda University
Medical School
Rhetoric (BA)
UC Berkeley
Undergraduate
Molecular and Cell Biology (BA)
UC Berkeley
Undergraduate
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- CA, DC, VA
- License Numbers
- A123812, MD042959, 0101257811


