Chul Kim, DPM

I would have given them a –3 star review, but that was not an option. The worse place to go for feet problems. I forgot to mention that they have no clue about billing issues and all of the nurses except for 1 are rude. Dr. Kim needs more training and doesn’t care about his patients.

DO. NOT. COME. HERE.
This review is specifically for Dr. Chul Kim (my review does not refer to any of the other podiatrists working at the West Torrance Foot and Ankle Group).
I’ve had flat feet since I was 15 years old and ever since I first came here to get fitted for orthotics (which are fantastic by the way), the only thing this guy knows how to do is scare the hell out of you by saying you need surgery (or eventually you’ll need it) and that you won’t be able to function in life without it. Okay well first I believed him at first and I was seriously considering seriously scary flat foot surgery (which is NOT a simple procedure by the way) until I went to get 4 other opinions from a physical therapist, another podiatrist, and two orthopedic surgeons who have ALL told me that my flat feet are not to the extent that I need surgery. Seriously? I want to give this guy the benefit of the doubt and say he’s not after my insurance money and truly concerned for the well-​being of my feet but… yeah no.

only took me 1 visit to realize i’ll never be back at this place. Never explained a $ 204 outpatient fee. Never got to see my x-​ray (you take 6 x-​rays and you can’t even let me see 1? smh). Never got a hello and a goodbye. And your nurses are rude. Never again.

I recently visited this office for my 4 year old son. I was referred here by another doctor and he had great things to say of Dr. Wan. Unfortunately when I arrived there was nothing on the system about the appointment I made HOWEVER the receptionist was very sweet and instead of Dr. Wan seeing us she had Dr. Kim attend us. As my husband and I were eager to talk to the doctor due to concerns with my son’s tip toe walking we were called in by a very rude and condescending nurse. She stopped us and told us only 1 parent is allowed bc their rooms are small and can’t accommodate 2 parents! Really? As I walk into the room there was ample space for both of us … But it gets worse… She asks me for my sons weight and height and I honestly replied I was not sure where she responded very rudely, «YOU DON’T KNOW!» Wow… Sorry… Next time I’ll make sure I have this ready for her … Oh no wait. Next time I’ll go somewhere where they don’t mess up my appt. See the doctor I requested to see. And be attended by a compassionate nurse! As for Dr. Kim he as very short and expressed to me that Dr. wan has more experience with children !!! Very disappointing after an hour drive!!! The only reason I give a 2 star is for the friendliest nicest receptionist !!!

I saw Dr. Kim for an ingrown toenail on my big toe. I am 32 and have never had this problem before.
It was quite red and infected upon seeing him. The office is clean and the staff is nice. Dr. Kim is also quite friendly and professional.
The procedure was painless and quick. Soon after the next day my toe was no longer inflamed or infected. My toe felt good again after having the nail cut out.
After about 5 months it started to hurt again and become inflamed. After about a month of this pain I decided to see another podiatrist instead of going back because I suspected based on the cut of the toe nail that it was done incorrectly.
I went to Dr. Brian Park instead. He explained to me that the cut looked to have not been straight and causing a hook which was now growing into my toe again.
I had Dr. Brian Park do the procedure again and it has been another 5 – 6 months and everything is fine.
I do not know if Dr. Kim did the procedure incorrectly but since this was a problem that I have never had and I was able to solve it with another procedure from another doctor I would say it wasn’t done correctly. Dr. Kim was very nice and professional although maybe a little young and inexperienced. I assume this kind of procedure can come back very often or maybe doesn’t work out 100% of the time.
I was very satisfied with Dr. Brain Park upon having my problem fixed. I will review him as well.

Dr. Kim was very professional and very informative. He treated my sea urchin spine injury quickly and with great confidence. Friendly staff and clean office. Overall a nice experience. A+!

My visit to Dr. Kim was the first time i ever saw a podiatrist. My experience at Dr Kim’s was excellent. The staff was very attentive. Dr Kim spent a lot of time with me explaining the diagnosis and options. He bedside manner is excellent. I left feeling good about my condition and would not hesitate to go back if necessary.

I read the reviews and decided to choose Dr. Kim, who turned out to be very good.
But I can’t say the same about one of his staff, who was quite passively condescending. I don’t know if she was instructed to or influenced by the doctor to verbally spank me on cancelling appointments, but I already have an Asian mother and don’t need another.
I have a high deductible health plan and needed to have two procedures done at the same time or risk paying the $ 1500 deductible twice. When I failed the pre-​op for one procedure, I canceled both procedures. The surgery coordinator did not like that and she made sure I knew that.
Later, when I passed pre-​op and tried to reschedule, she gave me a really hard time by saying, «You wasted an hour of Dr. Kim’s time when you canceled both appointments…», meaning I should have just risked paying the deductible twice ($ 1500×2) instead of «wasting» an hour of Dr. Kim’s time.
I am sure Dr. Kim being in the «1%», his time is well worth $ 1500 an hour, but I being part of the 99% just don’t have that much money to risk.
I guess the lesson for you is, be forewarned, you run the risk of being tongue-​slashed by your «Asian mother» over at Dr. Kim’s, if you cancel your appointments (for whatever reason).

I had an excellent result with Dr. Kim’s great treatment for my broken right foot. I followed everything he told me to do and healed in good time.Dr. Kim was competent, knowledgeable, professional and helpful. I highly recommend Dr. Kim.

Approximately a year ago, I was experiencing a major infection on one of my right toes; as a result of a spa pedicure that was performed in the city of Carson. I had never seen a Podiatrist before and I did not know of a good one in the area, therefore I searched Unilocal and found Dr. Chul Kim.
I read Dr. Kim’s reviews and they were great. I scheduled an appointment same day. The receptionist had a great attitude and was empathetic. I went in to the office that very day and Dr. Kim took care of my problematic toe and he had a good personality. I scheduled a few follow-​up appointments and I have been a patient since.

My 6yr old son recently suffered a major trauma to his toe. The ER docotor and our pediatrician both referred us to Dr. Kim. He interacted well with my frightened son to the point that my son said he was looking forward to going to his follow-​up appointments.
After only a few weeks, the toe is well on the mend. Thanks, Dr. Kim!