Anthony W. Kim, MD

Thoracic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lung Cancer, Transplant Surgery, Airway Intervention and Reconstruction, Foregut Surgery, General Surgery, Esophageal and Foregut Disorders
Accepting New Patients

Locations

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125 W. Huntington Drive Building A - Suite A200 Arcadia, CA 91007
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Photo of Los Angeles - Thoracic Surgery
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1450 San Pablo St. HC4 - Suite 6200 Los Angeles, CA 90033
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Photo of Koreatown Oncology Clinic
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500 S. Virgil Ave. Suite 502 Los Angeles, CA 90020
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Photo of Beverly Hills - Suite 300
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9033 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 300 Beverly Hills, CA 90211
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Photo of Buena Park Radiation Oncology
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5832 Beach Blvd. Suite 101 Buena Park, CA 90621
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Hospital Affiliations

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1500 San Pablo Street Los Angeles, CA 90033
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Photo of USC Norris Cancer Hospital
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1441 Eastlake Ave Los Angeles, CA 90033
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Photo of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
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1812 Verdugo Blvd Glendale, CA 91208
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Photo of USC Arcadia Hospital
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300 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007
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Provider Details

Health System Provider
Keck Faculty Physician
Language Spoken
English
Gender
Male
About Anthony W. Kim, MD

Anthony W. Kim, MD, is the chief of thoracic surgery for Keck Medicine of USC. An internationally recognized surgeon, he specializes in thoracic oncology with a focus on minimally invasive thoracic surgery, including both thoracoscopic and robotic platforms. He has expertise in surgery for benign and malignant diseases of the esophagus, lung, mediastinum and chest wall, among several other areas.

Dr. Kim serves as a professor of clinical surgery and the Jeffrey P. Smith Chair in Surgery in the Division of Thoracic Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, where he also oversees research efforts and clinical trials aimed at advancing care for patients with complex thoracic conditions.

Dr. Kim is a member of several prestigious organizations and serves on a number of their committees. A dedicated educator, Dr. Kim is known for his role in training and mentoring medical students, residents and fellows. He upholds a strong tradition of excellence in surgical education and scholarship, ensuring that innovation and rigorous standards remain central to patient care.

Dr. Kim is committed to designing thoughtful, forward-thinking treatment plans that prioritize long-term outcomes and reflect the highest level of surgical expertise.

I believe in following the golden rule when caring for my thoracic surgery patients. Therefore, we want to be able to offer our patients the most advanced and comprehensive care associated with the best long-term outcomes.

Experience

Specialties
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Lung Cancer
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Airway Intervention and Reconstruction
  • Foregut Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Esophageal and Foregut Disorders
Areas of Focus
Thoracic Oncology, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracoscopic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Chest Wall and Mediastinal Surgery (cancerous and non-cancerous), Foregut Surgery (cancerous and non-cancerous)
Academic Title
Division Chief, Thoracic Surgery

Insurances Accepted

Note: Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.

Benefits among health plans and employers vary. Please contact your health plan to verify benefits and network providers for specific products. It is important to note that not all of our providers participate in all of a health plan's products or networks.

  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance (UHC)
  • Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund
  • Health Net Covered California
  • Watchtower
  • Interplan
  • Marian Health Services
  • Pacificare
  • Aetna
  • Health Net
  • CIGNA
  • Brand New Day
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer
  • Kern Health Systems
  • Private Health Care Systems
  • Anthem Blue Cross Covered California
  • Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
  • Blue Shield Covered California
  • NEXT
  • GEHA
  • MultiPlan
  • First Health
  • Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare
  • Medicare
  • USC Network
  • Take Care (GUAM)
  • ChoiceCare Network
  • Coventry Health Care
  • United Healthcare
  • Health Plans of Nevada
  • Beech Street Corporation /WC
  • Great-West Healthcare of California, Inc.

Ratings and Reviews

  • Provider Explanations Easy to Understand
  • Provider Gave Easy to Understand Instructions
  • Provider Showed Respect
  • Provider Listened Carefully
  • Provider Knew Medical History
  • Provider Spent Enough Time

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