About
Dr. Brian Young Kim is a family medicine doctor in Irvine, California, board certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in family medicine at UCLA and received fellowship training in primary care sports medicine. Dr. Kim practices at UCI Health and specializes in caring for active individuals, particularly runners and female athletes.
He treats adolescent health, bone stress injuries, female athlete triad and osteoarthritis, and offers ultrasound-guided injections and procedures. His clinical interests include metabolic bone health, overuse injuries and sports health and nutrition. He serves as a team physician for the UCI athletics program and has worked with athletes across multiple sports, including track and field, volleyball, tennis, soccer, cycling and gymnastics. Dr. Kim believes exercise is medicine and encourages his patients to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Conditions Treated
- Adolescent health
- Female athlete triad
- Bone stress injuries
- Osteoarthritis
Specialized Treatments
- Metabolic bone health
- Sports medicine
- Sports health and nutrition
Insurances Accepted
Most common in California
Others
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.