Dr. James Yong-jae Kim M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3600 N Interstate Ave Portland OR, 97227About
Dr. James Kim is a physiatrist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Kim is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Kim focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Kim can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Loma Linda University School of Medicine 1993
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