Samuel C. Kim, M.D. is a board-certified retina specialist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery, including conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, vascular diseases, uveitis, and retinal detachments. Dr. Kim has completed a fellowship in Vitreoretinal diseases and surgical training at the combined Retina Group of Washington / Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center.
Samuel C. Kim, M.D. is a board-certified retina specialist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery, including conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, vascular diseases, uveitis, and retinal detachments. Dr. Kim has completed a fellowship in Vitreoretinal diseases and surgical training at the combined Retina Group of Washington / Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center.
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Very Please With The Visit
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Kim is very caring and very knowledgeable!
He is an excellent retina specialist.
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
I have had a couple of torn retina eye bleeds in the last few years. Pacific Eye Institute and Dr. Kim stepped up and gave me quick, professional care that is completely successful. Dr. Kim is a talented true professional with a good demeanor.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
He was very friendly, pleasant and warm. He explained very well and was patient with all our questions. Did not feel intimidated like what other doctors does.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
He’s great! Positive, compassionate and understanding he listens and responds accordingly
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Great patient doctor
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Very friendly, very professional.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
I had an excellent experience with Dt.Samuel C Kim. From the first appointment through treatment and follow-up Dr Kim was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. The staff was courteous and efficient, and all of my questions were answered thoroughly. I felt comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. My vision and overall eye health have improved significantly,, and I am grateful for the outstanding care I received. I highly recommend Dr. Kim to anyone seeking an exceptional ophthalmologist
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Best eye doctor I've ever been to . I actually look forward to coming there to see Dr.Kim. He is so professional and also very kind.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Very nice and thoroughly explained everything.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
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Samuel C. Kim, M.D. is a board-certified retina specialist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery, including conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, vascular diseases, uveitis, and retinal detachments. Dr. Kim has completed a fellowship in Vitreoretinal diseases and surgical training at the combined Retina Group of Washington / Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center, a fellowship known to be one of the top clinical and highest surgical volume programs in the country
Dr. Kim is looking forward to providing his patients with the highest quality of surgical and clinical care to patients in the Inland Empire and beyond.
Dr. Kim is an internationally experienced doctor, actively involved in medical missions in Kenya, Zambia and China.
Dr. Kim has been published in multiple journals and has presented at many national meetings including at the annual meetings of American Society of Retinal Specialists. He is actively involved in research and is a Principal Investigator for many national clinical trials through Loma Linda University, including the Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research, and is a sub-investigator of numerous other clinical research trials. He serves as an active assistant professor at Loma Linda University and at the Riverside University Health Sciences.
He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists and the Christian Ophthalmology Society.
Dr. Kim is fluent in English, Korean, and medical Spanish.
Very Please With The Visit
Dr. Kim is very caring and very knowledgeable! He is an excellent retina specialist.
I have had a couple of torn retina eye bleeds in the last few years. Pacific Eye Institute and Dr. Kim stepped up and gave me quick, professional care that is completely successful. Dr. Kim is a talented true professional with a good demeanor.
He was very friendly, pleasant and warm. He explained very well and was patient with all our questions. Did not feel intimidated like what other doctors does.
He’s great! Positive, compassionate and understanding he listens and responds accordingly
Great patient doctor
Very friendly, very professional.
I had an excellent experience with Dt.Samuel C Kim. From the first appointment through treatment and follow-up Dr Kim was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. The staff was courteous and efficient, and all of my questions were answered thoroughly. I felt comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. My vision and overall eye health have improved significantly,, and I am grateful for the outstanding care I received. I highly recommend Dr. Kim to anyone seeking an exceptional ophthalmologist
Best eye doctor I've ever been to . I actually look forward to coming there to see Dr.Kim. He is so professional and also very kind.
Very nice and thoroughly explained everything.