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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He is exelent, professional charismatic and respectful.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
I have been treated by Dr. Kim for about 3 years. He is by far the best doctor that I’ve ever had seen. He keeps me informed of my condition and I am confident that I am getting the best treatment possible.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Always Courteous and professional.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Highly satisfied with my treatment and the kind of all the staff. Thank you very so much and God bless you
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Thorough, personable and attentive.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
A consistently soft hand when using injections, and a soft voice for patients who worry about their eye treatments.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Best eye Dr. you could have.
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Know m is caring, kind and professional. Even though my visits are not comfortable, I trust him implicitly.
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Kim is very knowledgeable, and he takes the time to explain things to you. In this todays, society we need more doctors like Dr. Kim who is will to take the time to talk and explain things to his patients.
(3 months ago)
Nov-2025
So grateful I found him
He has done more for my eyes then 2 other Specialists
(3 months ago)
Nov-2025
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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.
He is exelent, professional charismatic and respectful.
I have been treated by Dr. Kim for about 3 years. He is by far the best doctor that I’ve ever had seen. He keeps me informed of my condition and I am confident that I am getting the best treatment possible.
Always Courteous and professional.
Highly satisfied with my treatment and the kind of all the staff. Thank you very so much and God bless you
Thorough, personable and attentive.
A consistently soft hand when using injections, and a soft voice for patients who worry about their eye treatments.
Best eye Dr. you could have.
Dr Know m is caring, kind and professional. Even though my visits are not comfortable, I trust him implicitly.
Dr. Kim is very knowledgeable, and he takes the time to explain things to you. In this todays, society we need more doctors like Dr. Kim who is will to take the time to talk and explain things to his patients.
So grateful I found him He has done more for my eyes then 2 other Specialists