Podiatric Medicine & Surgery

Daniel Kim, DPM

About Daniel Kim, DPM

Dr. Kim was born and raised in Orange County and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley. He went on to complete his podiatric medical education at the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University, where he graduated with honors and was inducted into Pi Delta, the national podiatric honor society.

He completed his surgical residency with the Kaiser North Bay Consortium, where he served as Chief Resident and received advanced training in foot and ankle trauma, reconstructive surgery, minimally invasive bunion surgery, diabetic limb salvage, and wound care.  Dr. Kim is board qualified with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ABFAS) and board certified with the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM).

Dr. Kim’s philosophy of care centers on restoring mobility and keeping patients active so they can continue doing the things they love. He emphasizes preventive care to help avoid future complications, and he believes in tailoring treatment plans to meet each patient’s individual goals and lifestyle. Recognizing that healthy feet are the foundation of overall well-being, Dr. Kim is dedicated to keeping his patients moving and living life to the fullest.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Kim enjoys backpacking with his wife, landscape photography, and golfing.

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Our innovative and compassionate team of providers is dedicated to delivering the best possible care.

Do you take insurance?

Yes! We accept most insurance plans for medical procedures. Cosmetic, aesthetic and body contouring procedures are not covered by insurance.

Do you offer same day appointments?

We offer SAME DAY appointments!
If you’d like to be seen today, please call us at (949) 328-5729.

Do you offer online consultations?

Would you rather have an online consultation than come into the office? We are proud to offer virtual/online consultations for new and current patients.

Step 1 - Book: Click here to schedule your appointment online now or call us at 949-328-5729 to speak with our friendly scheduling team. We have same and next-day availability. This process takes less than 5 minutes!

Step 2 - Chat: We will e-mail you a meeting link to use for your appointment. Simply click the link and log on at your appointment time. You’ll have your virtual visit with our medical staff using secure and HIPAA-compliant video conference technology.

Step 3 - Treatment/Pick Up: You will be receiving a diagnosis, treatment plan, and prescriptions (if necessary). If prescriptions are made during your visit, go pick them up at your pharmacy. We can send prescriptions anywhere.

For cosmetic services, do you accept financing?

Yes! We offer special financing for cosmetic services. You can apply in our office or online through our website.

Where are you located?

We have three locations!

MISSION VIEJO
27800 Medical Center Rd, Suite 220
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

LAGUNA BEACH
31655 Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

MONTEREY
70 Garden Ct, Suite 101
Monterey, CA 93940

Is online care only for specific conditions?

Although there are situations where our medical staff would need to see you in person (which can also be scheduled during your online consultation), there are thousands of conditions we’re able to diagnose and treat online. We will be providing you with a diagnosis, treatment plan, and prescriptions (if necessary). If you need a procedure that requires an in-office visit, we can either schedule you to come into our office or would recommend that you go see your local dermatologist.