Kristy  Kim

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Kristy Kim

General Surgery

Dr. Kristy Clinic, Los Angeles, CA 900107824.92 miles

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About Kristy Kim

Dr. Kristy Kim graduated from U.C. Berkeley with honors in Neurobiology and received MD degree from U.C. Davis school of medicine in 1982. She completed internship and residency program in internal medicine, followed by the pulmonary fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 1987. She was in private practice at Cedars-Sinai/Koreatown but also was involved in residency/fellowship teaching programs as a clinical associate professor of UCLA school of medicine from 1987 to 2012. She had served as the president of KAGMA, KAMASC and the president of national KAMA in 2013. She moved to Korea as a director of Global Healthcare and VP of CHAUM, world renown anti-aging clinic from 2012 to 2017. She has been the personal physician of many VIPs and dignitaries from all over the world, including the presidents, prime ministers, royal families and ambassadors. She has returned to US in November 2017. DR. KRISTY ANTI-AGING CLINIC, the very first TOTAL AGING MANAGEMENT CLINIC is opened in Koreatown where Dr. Kristy Kim will help patients to optimize health and beauty with the clinical experience in U.S. and in Korea.

Professional Title

M.D. FCCP

Top Procedures

  • Botox
  • Hair Removal
  • HydraFacial®
  • Microdermabrasion
  • O-Shot
  • P-Shot

Board Certifications

    Years of Experience

    2026 years of experience

    Education

    • Undergraduate School: University of California-Berkeley
    • Graduate School: University of California-Davis
    • Residency: CEDARS-SINAIMEDICALCENTER/U.C.L.A.

    Languages

    • English

    Social

    Offerings & Procedures Performed by Kristy Kim

    • Skin

    • Hair

    • Penis

    • Vagina

    Skin Procedures addressed by Kristy Kim

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    Location

    Credentials

    Kristy Kim in the AEDITION

    Chinese-Rooted Beauty Secrets—Do They Work?

    Chinese-Rooted Beauty Secrets—Do They Work?

    The Rise of the Super Power Spritz: Can a Face Mist Actually Protect Your Skin?

    The Rise of the Super Power Spritz: Can a Face Mist Actually Protect Your Skin?

    Good Bacteria, Better Skin: The Microbiome Era of Skincare

    Good Bacteria, Better Skin: The Microbiome Era of Skincare

    The New Face of HRT: Is Hormone Therapy the Ultimate Beauty Treatment?

    The New Face of HRT: Is Hormone Therapy the Ultimate Beauty Treatment?

    The Rise of Testosterone Therapy in Younger Men

    The Rise of Testosterone Therapy in Younger Men

    Under-eye Filler: The Most Controversial Injection in Aesthetics

    Under-eye Filler: The Most Controversial Injection in Aesthetics

     In 2026: How Much Does It Really Cost to Maintain a “Natural” Look?

    In 2026: How Much Does It Really Cost to Maintain a “Natural” Look?

    The Overcorrection Era: When Anti-Aging Adds Years

    The Overcorrection Era: When Anti-Aging Adds Years

    Beauty After Weight Loss: How To Maximize Your GLP-1 Glow-Up

    Beauty After Weight Loss: How To Maximize Your GLP-1 Glow-Up

    Bakuchiol vs Retinol: What’s the Real Difference?

    Bakuchiol vs Retinol: What’s the Real Difference?

    Laser Season Starts Now: Your Summer Skin Timeline

    Laser Season Starts Now: Your Summer Skin Timeline

    Skin Longevity vs Quick Fixes: Aesthetic Care Evolves

    Skin Longevity vs Quick Fixes: Aesthetic Care Evolves

    Prejuvenation 101: The Ultimate Skincare Routine in Your 20s and 30s

    Prejuvenation 101: The Ultimate Skincare Routine in Your 20s and 30s

    Laser Hair Removal & Skin Tone: What You Should Know

    Laser Hair Removal & Skin Tone: What You Should Know

    Hair Restoration in 2026: The Regenerative Era

    Hair Restoration in 2026: The Regenerative Era

    Circadian Beauty: What Really Happens to Your Skin at Night

    Circadian Beauty: What Really Happens to Your Skin at Night

    Valentine’s Day, Rewritten: Confidence Is the New Beauty Standard

    Valentine’s Day, Rewritten: Confidence Is the New Beauty Standard

    Layered Treatments: How Thoughtful Pairings Are Elevating the Modern Salt Therapy Experience

    Layered Treatments: How Thoughtful Pairings Are Elevating the Modern Salt Therapy Experience

    PRX and FACTORFIVE: Choosing the Right Low-Downtime Peel for Your Skin

    PRX and FACTORFIVE: Choosing the Right Low-Downtime Peel for Your Skin

    What’s New in IV Therapy: The Shift from Hydration to Precision Wellness

    What’s New in IV Therapy: The Shift from Hydration to Precision Wellness

    Teaching Skin to Heal Itself: Why SkinPen Microneedling Works So Well

    Teaching Skin to Heal Itself: Why SkinPen Microneedling Works So Well

    The Clarity Laser Explained: The Safe, Effective Hair Reduction Option for Every Skin Type

    The Clarity Laser Explained: The Safe, Effective Hair Reduction Option for Every Skin Type

    Meet XERF: The New Skin Tightening Machine Set to Take Over 2026

    Meet XERF: The New Skin Tightening Machine Set to Take Over 2026

    Calm Is the New Cure: How Managing Inflammation Supports Longevity and Overall Wellness for a Better You

    Calm Is the New Cure: How Managing Inflammation Supports Longevity and Overall Wellness for a Better You

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