Dr. Choll Kim, Spine Surgeon

04/18/2025

04/17/2025

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This limited edition action figure specializes in computer assisted minimally invasive spine surgery!!! May help you get back to life quickly!!!

Jumped on the trend and didn’t disappoint!

03/11/2025

Live from International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health and with Dr. Rachel Rubin where we talked about what a spine surgeon like me would be doing at a conference for and what my role is to help women suffering from PGAD. So glad to be part of this wonderful group of doctors and help these patients who until recently didn’t have help with their problems.

12/20/2024

Relief Without a Fusion: Minimally Invasive Hemilaminectomy

This patient had been suffering with a spondy that was causing stenosis and neurogenic claudication causing him back pain and leg pain. Of course, I always want to preserve motion when I can and avoid a fusion, so we went a minimally invasive hemilaminectomy to address the symptoms.

What is a hemilaminectomy?
A minimally invasive spine surgical procedure to relieve pressure on the nerves caused by spinal stenosis. Performed through a small incision part of the vertebra (lamina) is removed to create more space in the spinal canal. It preserves muscles and tissues, allowing faster recovery and less pain.

What is the recovery like?
Most patients can walk the same day after surgery. They can return to light activities within a few weeks, with full recovery typically occurring in a few months. Follow-up care often includes physical therapy and activity modifications to ensure lasting relief.

This minimally invasive approach not only alleviates pain but also helps patients regain their mobility and quality of life without compromising spinal motion. Tag someone who might find this treatment option helpful!

12/13/2024

Did you know… Annular tears in the spine can cause significant pain and discomfort, often impacting daily life. But thanks to advanced techniques like laser endoscopic spine surgery, patient can find relief!
Laser endoscopic spine surgery or LESS is a minimally invasive procedure that can precisely target and treat the damaged area, helping patients get back to doing what they love!!!

Benefits of this procedure:
-Small incision
-Go home same day
-Faster recovery

💬 Let me know what you want to know about spine health- Drop your questions!!

To find out more about minimally invasive spine surgery including the LESS procedure call or text us at (619) 344-6918 or visit www.excelspine.com

11/14/2024

Meet Sue Goldstein✨
The heart of San Diego Sexual Medicine. Behind every successful program, there’s a powerhouse making it happen and that’s Sue!!! It’s a privilege to alongside her and her other half, Dr. Irwin Goldstein.

10/28/2024

Started the week presenting at
It was the Wild West at the 17th Annual Bonafide Orthopedic Nursing Education Symposium (BONES) put on by UCSD. The room was filled with so many nurses, surgeons, and other healthcare providers all dedicated in learning from one another. Thanks so much for having me and allowing me to share about Tarlov cysts and sexual dysfunction!!! Can’t wait for the next event!!!