Dr. Joseph Kim M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
3000 W Olympic Blvd Suite 202 Los Angeles CA, 90006About
Dr. Joseph Kim practices Endocrinology in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Kim specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Kim examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1998
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1983
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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