Best Cardiologist Chula Vista Near Me

4worldlovers: The number of Americans dying of heart disease increased last year for the first time in more than a decade.

Healthy and beautiful legs lead to an active and healthy lifestyle.

Heart failure can be a progressive, chronic, and deadly disease. It affects 5.7 million people in the US

CVISD is the future of stroke prevention. Know what your options are.


ICANL accreditation is a “seal of approval” that patients can rely on as an indication that the facility has been carefully critiqued on all aspects of its operations.


Our goal to provide the latest and most comprehensive cardiovascular care with a team comprised of multi-specialty cardiologists with an individualized approach to caring for each patient. Our providers are on the front lines of fighting heart and vascular diseases–at patient bedsides, in the clinic, and within our community. Our board-certified physicians come from different sub-specialties within cardiology and collaborate to offer personalized and compassionate care to each patient we treat.


We are committed to providing the highest quality care with impeccable patient service and communication.

Let Us Make You Enjoy Your Legs, Let Us Help You Walk In Comfort

I have established a good trusting relationships with the Cardiovascular Institute of San Diego. I have had excellent care from the doctors that have guided me through my disease. My procedures and follow up care have been very professional. I never feel rushed with my doctors and they take the time to explain my options and care. I feel like my providers are sincere in their concern for my health. Being a younger patient in my 40’s, I like that the doctors are on top of the latest research and technology. The office staff is A+ with organization and are super friendly and polite. They’re always in a good mood. I feel very comfortable as a patient as I continue my care at their office and would recommend anyone to begin their care with this team. *Conditions and procedures: Evaluation & Follow up of OHS, heart disease, loop procedure, vein/artery evaluation, genetic review, cardiac testing.

I had successful surgery here by the Cardiology Department . I am very satisfied how everyone handles my medical needs. Friendly staff.

Everyone one was courteous and very professional. I felt very relaxed for my procedure today. Thank you for everything.

Dr Alvarez and the crew were absolutely amazing! Positive and upbeat with every visit while being professional and punctual. I was very impressed. They communicate well and make you feel comfortable. Their prices are reasonable and fair. I'm grateful for the work they've done to help me feel better.

Very kind office staff and the NP was so very sweet and seemed to listen to my every concern. Definitely recommend this office.

Personal y doctores muy amables, si no hablas inglés, tienen asistentes que te traducen muy bien.

4worldlovers: The number of Americans dying of heart disease increased last year for the first time in more than a decade.

Healthy and beautiful legs lead to an active and healthy lifestyle.

Heart failure can be a progressive, chronic, and deadly disease. It affects 5.7 million people in the US

CVISD is the future of stroke prevention. Know what your options are.


ICANL accreditation is a “seal of approval” that patients can rely on as an indication that the facility has been carefully critiqued on all aspects of its operations.


Our goal to provide the latest and most comprehensive cardiovascular care with a team comprised of multi-specialty cardiologists with an individualized approach to caring for each patient. Our providers are on the front lines of fighting heart and vascular diseases–at patient bedsides, in the clinic, and within our community. Our board-certified physicians come from different sub-specialties within cardiology and collaborate to offer personalized and compassionate care to each patient we treat.


We are committed to providing the highest quality care with impeccable patient service and communication.

Let Us Make You Enjoy Your Legs, Let Us Help You Walk In Comfort

I have established a good trusting relationships with the Cardiovascular Institute of San Diego. I have had excellent care from the doctors that have guided me through my disease. My procedures and follow up care have been very professional. I never feel rushed with my doctors and they take the time to explain my options and care. I feel like my providers are sincere in their concern for my health. Being a younger patient in my 40’s, I like that the doctors are on top of the latest research and technology. The office staff is A+ with organization and are super friendly and polite. They’re always in a good mood. I feel very comfortable as a patient as I continue my care at their office and would recommend anyone to begin their care with this team. *Conditions and procedures: Evaluation & Follow up of OHS, heart disease, loop procedure, vein/artery evaluation, genetic review, cardiac testing.

I had successful surgery here by the Cardiology Department . I am very satisfied how everyone handles my medical needs. Friendly staff.

Everyone one was courteous and very professional. I felt very relaxed for my procedure today. Thank you for everything.

Dr Alvarez and the crew were absolutely amazing! Positive and upbeat with every visit while being professional and punctual. I was very impressed. They communicate well and make you feel comfortable. Their prices are reasonable and fair. I'm grateful for the work they've done to help me feel better.

Very kind office staff and the NP was so very sweet and seemed to listen to my every concern. Definitely recommend this office.

Personal y doctores muy amables, si no hablas inglés, tienen asistentes que te traducen muy bien.

4worldlovers:

Cardiologist & Board Certified in Cardiovascular Diseases located in National City, CA, Chula Vista, CA & Greater San Diego Area


James Kim, MD, is an expert cardiologist at his practice in National City and Chula Vista, California. He has a special interest in lipidology and blood pressure management, cardiac rehabilitation, non-invasive/invasive cardiology, advanced imaging, preventive cardiology, echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, nuclear cardiology, biomedical technology, and medical entrepreneurship.

Dr. Kim earned his Bachelor of Science in computer science and minor in mathematics from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He attended Northwestern University for his post-graduate studies in pre-medicine before earning his Doctor of Medicine with honors from the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Upon graduating, he completed his internal medicine internship and residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was nominated for chief resident. He then completed a cardiovascular medicine fellowship at the University of California, San Diego.

Dr. Kim emphasizes a high level of communication and places huge importance on trust and rapport. As a kind and caring physician, he focuses on patients’ overall health and well-being. He is well-trained in using the most up-to-date therapies to treat all spectrums of heart disease. Dr. Kim takes a holistic approach to care, aiming to treat patients without relying on medications, and utilizing non-invasive solutions before recommending procedures. Furthermore, he educates his patients so they make health decisions together as a team.

Board certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Kim also holds board certification from the American Society of Echocardiography. He gives numerous academic lectures to physicians, residents, and medical students, and published several papers throughout his career. To better serve patients, he is fluent in English, Spanish, and Korean. Outside of work, Dr. Kim enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with his family. He is a husband and father to three young children.