Advanced Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Spine Surgery in San Diego

Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon • Patients Travel Nationwide • Virtual Consults & Free MRI Review Available

Precision Surgery • Smaller Incisions • Faster Recovery • Individually Tailored Treatment

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Why Patients Choose Dr. Choll Kim

One of the only endoscopic spine specialists in San Diego
Same-day surgery available for appropriate cases
Board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon
Smaller incisions with less tissue disruption
Faster recovery and quicker return to daily activities
Trusted by patients nationwide and internationally
Virtual MRI review & consultation available

Traveling to San Diego for Spine Surgery?

Complimentary virtual MRI review before you travel

Secure telemedicine consultations worldwide

Treatment in San Diego coordinated in advance

Our team assists with timing and logistics

Meet Dr. Choll Kim

Dr. Choll Kim is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in advanced minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery. He is one of the few surgeons in San Diego offering full endoscopic techniques designed to reduce tissue damage, shorten recovery, and allow for same-day surgery when appropriate.

Real Patient Experiences

Not to be overly dramatic, but Dr. Choll Kim was heaven sent. He saved my life. I went from being crippled, back to a full human being again, in less than 8 weeks. Before surgery I'd lost feeling in both legs and had extreme pain from my glutes all the way down my legs. I couldn't stand vertically and couldn't walk more than a few feet. Dr Kim performed a minimally invasive surgery fusing L2 to S3 and L3 to L4. I spent one night in the hospital. I have returned to hiking, gentle stretching, and light weightlifting. I will continue to improve. I am 71 years old.

Dr. Kim provided excellent care of my chronic low back pain, which had become unbearable. I was told by 4 different spine surgeons that nothing surgical could be done. But when I saw Dr. Kim's video about minimally invasive spine surgery on YouTube, I was convinced that he could help me. We scheduled a video consultation, then test injections, which helped. I had the LESS procedure at two disc levels in Sept. 2022. I am so grateful to say that the surgery really helped me! I no longer have the sharp, stabbing back pains I was having. Dr. Kim is not only a highly skilled surgeon, but his bedside manner is great. I therefore highly recommend him for those suffering from low back pain and want to explore whether or not a minimally invasive surgery could help.

Dr. Kim and his team are top notch! I had a c5/c6 disc replacement and very shortly after my surgery I had some relief. The body recovery process has been up and down, just as all surgeries go. Dr. Kim has been there to support me every step of the way. I highly recommend him and his team! *** Update - 4 months after surgery, I'm doing better and better everyday.

Just had a two-stage minimally invasive lumbar fusion (L4 & L5) performed by Dr. Choll on September 11—and I’m blown away by the results. Within just 8 hours of surgery, I was walking and climbing stairs. The leg pain that had been haunting me is completely gone, and I even gained a little height! But it wasn’t just the procedure that impressed me—it was the entire experience. Dr. Choll is an exceptional surgeon, and behind him is a phenomenal team that made everything seamless. From the moment I was referred, they stayed in close contact, helped me navigate a delay due to a cardiology clearance, and provided a clear, detailed schedule. Their responsiveness and support were top-notch. The surgery took place at UCSD Hospital, and every staff member who heard I was under Dr. Choll’s care had nothing but praise for him and his work. That kind of reputation speaks volumes. I’m incredibly grateful to Dr. Choll and his team for giving me my mobility—and my life—back. Wishing him continued success and many more patients helped just like me