Dr. Christian K Kim MD
Ophthalmologist
901 E St Suite 285 San Rafael CA, 94901About
Dr. Christian Kim is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Rafael, CA. Dr. Kim specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kim can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Kim can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1992
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Refractive Surgery
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Refr Surg Cntr of South/Tulane, Cornea/External Disease 1996
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