Dr. Joey KimMD

Dr. Kim treats the full range of autoimmune and chronic pain conditions seen in rheumatology. These include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, systemic lupus erythematosus, all major forms of myositis, vasculitis, ankylosing spondylitis, Sjogren's syndrome, scleroderma, gout, and osteoarthritis. He also treats rarer presentations such as antisynthetase syndrome, giant cell arteritis, and granulomatosis with polyangiitis.

Yes. Dr. Kim holds board certification in both Rheumatology and Internal Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed his rheumatology fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York.

Dr. Kim earned his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center in New York. He then trained in Rheumatology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center. He also completed acupuncture training at the Academy of Pain Research in San Francisco.

Dr. Kim has a deep clinical focus on fibromyalgia care. Observing how fibromyalgia patients were repeatedly underserved motivated him to build Premier Medical Concierge. He also integrates acupuncture into his practice, combining Western clinical medicine with Eastern restorative therapies to address complex chronic pain and autoimmune conditions.

Dr. Kim brings more than 12 years of clinical experience in rheumatology to every patient visit. Throughout his career, Sacramento Magazine has recognized him as a Top Doctor every year from 2021 through 2025.

Dr. Kim takes a comprehensive, individualized approach to each patient. He reviews all prior medical records, labs, and imaging. He then builds a personalized treatment plan and provides a written flare plan. He coordinates directly with each patient's existing healthcare providers to keep care cohesive and well-managed.

Yes. Dr. Kim completed formal acupuncture training at the Academy of Pain Research in San Francisco. He incorporates acupuncture into his practice alongside Western medical therapies. This integrated approach is particularly relevant for patients with fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions.

Dr. Kim uses a wide range of evidence-based treatments. These include DMARD therapy, biologic therapy, corticosteroid therapy, immunosuppressive therapy, intra-articular corticosteroid injections, urate-lowering therapy, and physical therapy coordination. He also incorporates acupuncture for appropriate patients.