Terrence T Kim, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon - General
Biography
The research interests of Terrence T. Kim, MD, are comprehensive and reflect his specialties in the areas of spine surgery. These interests include minimally invasive surgical procedures, motion prese… Read more ›
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Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pritzker School of Medicine | Doctorate | Other | 2003 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - University of Maryland School of Medicine | Other | 2008 |
| Fellowship - Institute for Spinal Disorders | Other | 2009 |
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
English, Korean, SpanishMedical Specialties
- Orthopaedic Surgeon
Accepts New Patients: Yes
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Payment DetailsReviews
Number of Reviews: 10
Most Recent Review: 05/16/2026
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Anonymous
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May 16, 2026
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Cedars-Sinai Spine Center - 444 S San Vicente Blvd Mark Goodson Building, Suite 800 And Suite 901
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“The ospital and the Surgeon diet...”
The ospital and the Surgeon dieting me an excellent service
Review by
Anonymous
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January 26, 2026
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Cedars-Sinai Spine Center - 444 S San Vicente Blvd Mark Goodson Building, Suite 800 And Suite 901
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“Very impressive...”
Very impressive
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Anonymous
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July 08, 2025
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Cedars-Sinai Spine Center - 444 S San Vicente Blvd Mark Goodson Building, Suite 800 And Suite 901
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“Fantastic call with concise deta...”
Fantastic call with concise detailed information and answers to questions. Dr. Terrence Kim patiently answered all questions and made suggestions and recommendations fo additional follow up treatment.
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Anonymous
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June 26, 2025
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Cedars-Sinai Spine Center - 444 S San Vicente Blvd Mark Goodson Building, Suite 800 And Suite 901
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“My only complaint is I didn't fe...”
My only complaint is I didn't feel he gave me enough time. I felt like he was in and out and I know he's a great physician surgeon
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July 30, 2010
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“Back to Surfing”
I chose Dr. Kim after reading his reviews online and researching his background. I had seen two other spine doctors before him. I had a L5-Sacrum1 disc herniation from a surfing accident.
Dr. Kim was awesome. He was extremely nice, very professional and knowledgeable. Although he is young, he's been trained by the best. He spent ample time explaining my back problem and even showed me my MRI films and explained it in detail.
I chose to have my srugery with him because he was energeti...Original review on DoctorsDig.com
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Anonymous
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April 13, 2026
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Cedars-Sinai Spine Center - 444 S San Vicente Blvd Mark Goodson Building, Suite 800 And Suite 901
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“Doctor Terrance Kim is an EXCELL...”
Doctor Terrance Kim is an EXCELLENT PHYSICIAN. Very sincere and concerned about care. He prescribed Balance training for me as he was concerned that in his opinion my major issue is that I do not fall again.
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Anonymous
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November 09, 2025
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Cedars-Sinai Spine Center - 444 S San Vicente Blvd Mark Goodson Building, Suite 800 And Suite 901
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“Por ejemplo el sr alfredo me ayu...”
Por ejemplo el sr alfredo me ayudo a explicarle al dr kim me isiera la cirujia mas satisfactory
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Anonymous
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July 01, 2025
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Cedars-Sinai Spine Center - 444 S San Vicente Blvd Mark Goodson Building, Suite 800 And Suite 901
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“Great experience!...”
Great experience!
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April 16, 2011
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“Dr. Kim is MY spine surgeon”
Dr. Kim is truly a surgeon above the rest. My friend referred me to Dr. Kim after having great results. I had severe back pain and leg pain after a previous neurosurgeon had done a microdiscectomy on me. Dr. Kim spent 30 minutes explaining my problem and told me how he would fix it.
I trusted him and he came through for me. He saw me everyday in the hospital and he took great care of me. I am so happy to have had my back fixed by him and I am grateful for each day that I am now able to...Original review on DoctorsDig.com
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Anonymous
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May 16, 2010
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- Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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“Patient with leg pain”
Dr. Kim spent the extra time explaining my back pain and numbness in detail. He showed me my films (which no previous spine surgeon did) and answered all my questions. He is extremely bright, knowledgeable and young. He quotes current research and explains the various options (both surgical and non-surgical). My husband agreed that he was very personable.
He is extremely competent in the hospital and a great doctor. Everyone at the hospital thought very highly of him. After surgery, he ...Original review on DoctorsDig.com
Locations
Affiliated Practices
Cedars-Sinai Spine Center
444 S San Vicente Blvd Mark Goodson Building, Suite 800 And Suite 901Los Angeles, CA 90048
Practice Colleagues
Kathleen Breda, NP - Nurse Practitioner
Jason Berkley, DO - Neurologist
Leonel Hunt, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon
Neelakantan Anand, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon
Timothy Charlton, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon
Eli Baron, MD - Neurological Surgeon
Theodore Goldstein, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon
Joseph Schwab, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon
Sonu Ahluwalia, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon
Hyun Bae, - Orthopaedic Surgeon
Procedures & Services
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Commonly Prescribed Medications
Terrence T Kim, MD has not yet listed the medications that he commonly prescribes.
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Comment - “ The ospital and the Surgeon diet... ”
The ospital and the Surgeon dieting me an excellent service