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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Great patient doctor
(2 days ago)
Jun-2026
Very friendly, very professional.
(1 week 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 week 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.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Very nice and thoroughly explained everything.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Buen. Doctor
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr Kim is extremely professional, compassionate and thoughtful.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr Kim is a great doctor. Very attentive
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Fast and careful service! Can’t say enough good things about Dr Kim
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Water to bee seen too long
(1 month ago)
May-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.
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.
Buen. Doctor
Dr Kim is extremely professional, compassionate and thoughtful.
Dr Kim is a great doctor. Very attentive
Fast and careful service! Can’t say enough good things about Dr Kim
Water to bee seen too long