About
Garry K. Kim, MD graduated with honors from the University of California at Berkeley, earning a degree in economics before heading to New York to attend Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He returned to California for residency training at the UCLA / West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, where the program selected him as Chief Medical Resident. That role deepened both his clinical skills and his commitment to teaching.
Dr. Kim holds the distinction of being a Certified Physician Nutrition Specialist, a credential fewer than 300 physicians in the United States carry. His clinical passions center on wellness, nutrition, weight management, and physical fitness. He directs the Healthy for Life weight management program and serves as a nutrition and weight management consultant for physicians and specialists in Pasadena. Since opening his private practice in 2003, Dr. Kim has focused on delivering care that puts the patient relationship first, pairing genuine accessibility with clinical depth across primary care, preventive medicine, and hormone balancing.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California, Berkeley - BS in Economics (graduated with honors)
Medical School
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Residency
UCLA / West Los Angeles VA Medical Center (Chief Medical Resident)
Additional Training
Certified Physician Nutrition Specialist
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kim right for?
Dr. Kim is a strong fit for adults who want a primary care physician with deep expertise in nutrition and preventive health. Patients managing weight, hormonal imbalances, or chronic wellness goals benefit from his focused clinical approach. Executives seeking a thorough annual physical with attentive follow-through will find his practice well-suited to their needs. Anyone who values a doctor who is genuinely reachable, day or night, will feel at home here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kim treats a broad range of primary care and preventive medicine concerns. His clinical focus includes weight management, hormonal imbalances, nutrition-related conditions, and general wellness. He also manages chronic conditions within the scope of primary care and coordinates with specialists when additional expertise is needed.
Yes. Dr. Kim holds the Certified Physician Nutrition Specialist credential, one of the most advanced nutrition certifications available to physicians. Fewer than 300 doctors in the United States carry this distinction. This expertise directly informs how he approaches weight management, dietary counseling, and preventive care.
Healthy for Life is a weight management program that Dr. Kim directs. It combines his expertise in nutrition, physical fitness, and preventive medicine into a structured clinical approach. He also draws on this program when consulting for other physicians and specialists in the Pasadena area.
Dr. Kim earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He completed his residency at the UCLA/West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, where his program selected him as Chief Medical Resident. Before medical school, he graduated with honors from UC Berkeley with a degree in economics.
Dr. Kim has led his private concierge practice in Pasadena since 2003. He spent years building his clinical career across Los Angeles before establishing his own practice focused on relationship-driven care.
Yes. Dr. Kim offers both telemedicine visits and house calls, giving patients flexible access to care. He also provides secure video conferencing and home phlebotomy services, making it possible to receive clinical care without always visiting the office.
Yes. Dr. Kim provides 24/7 access to all his patients. This means you can reach him directly by secure text, email, or phone whenever a concern arises, day or night.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026