Kyung Rhee, Pediatrician
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Kyung Rhee

Pediatrician

3020 Childrens Way MC 5064 San Diego California, 92123
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About

Kyung E. Rhee, MD, MSc, MA, works for Rady Children's Specialists of San Diego in San Diego, California.  There, she specializes in child development and pediatric healthcare.  Dr. Rhee has been a part of many influential health grants, and is also on staff at Palomar Medical Center.  She is an advisor and abstract reviewer for many medical journals, including Pediatrics, Obesity, and Journal of Hospital Medicine; among others. At Rady Children's Hospital, she is on the Obesity Strategic Planning Committee and the Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare Committee.  Her research projects range from obesity prevention in children to parenting styles to eating and activity behaviors in children.

Education and Training

Temple University Medical School

Board Certification

American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 25 years of experience

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor, University of California San Diego -
  • 22 Presentations -

Awards

  • Warren Alpert Medical School Medical Student Teaching Award, 2009   
  • Hasbro Children's Hospital Resident Teaching Award, 2009   

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics, Ambulatory Pediatric Association, The Obesity Society

Articles and Publications

  • 1 Book Chapter, 10 Publications, 18 Abstracts

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Dedication, Passion for Children and the Medical Field, Making a Difference in Patient's Lives

Areas of research

  • 3 Research Grants in Progress, 6 Completed

Hobbies / Sports

  • Family Time

Areas of research

3 Research Grants in Progress, 6 Completed

Kyung Rhee's Practice location

3020 Childrens Way MC 5064 -
San Diego, California 92123
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