JOE KIM PA-C

Joe Kim is a board-certified physician assistant working in Orthopedic Express Urgent Care in Los Gatos. His medical focus is on acute care, fracture care and trauma care, in addition to providing support to Dr Sagoo in clinic, and assisting various providers in surgery.

Joe provides patient education and counseling for both acute and chronic orthopedic issues while discussing various treatment modalities such as lifestyle modifications, operative vs non operative options, and injections.

“As a Physician Assistant, I prioritize fostering a comfortable and supportive clinic environment where patients feel encouraged to share their health concerns and treatment goals,” he says. “By building a strong relationship with each patient, I can develop a personalized treatment plan that is goal oriented and easily understood, facilitating their journey to recovery with efficiency and effectiveness.”

Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf, hockey, snowboarding, and traveling the world.

PAs are medical professionals who diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans and prescribe medication. With thousands of hours of medical training, PAs are versatile and collaborative.

Physician Assistants undergo 2,000 hours of clinical rotations during their training.