Cerritos Eye Medical Center

Dr. Kim is as good as it gets. He is the best glaucoma specialist in the area. He literally saved my eye when no else else could figure it out. He has also done cataract surgery on several family members and everything went smooth and perfectly. The staff is super nice and I couldn’t be happier with how well they take care of me and my older family members.

On the car ride to her post surgery exam, I suddenly realized that my mother was a PIRATE. With one black patch over her left eye, she could have been an extra for the Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Shiver me timbers…
Yesterday, she had cataract surgery performed by Dr. Tae S. Kim at Cerritos Eye Medical Center. For an older woman, it has to be traumatic. But, it had to be done since she was losing vision and that alone could be very daunting. However, she confessed that the experience wasn’t that bad, thanks to Dr. Kim. That’s what I realized as well, having seen patients waiting for this professional, as their turn came about. I guess, eye surgery is somewhat common as a person gets older.
The staff is very kind and patient, as I see one of the assistants provide detailed instructions to my mother on the medication that she has to endure for the next month or so. As I watch another receptionist answer the phone, I can tell that they’re very calm and knowledgeable in the process. A couple years back, I had an eye infection and I remember Dr. Kim’s kindness and thorough explanation of the eye drops and care that was needed for me to heal.
I know many of us complain about the lack of thoroughness when it comes to professionals these days. A lot of them are about making that quick buck and to a certain extent, I can’t blame them. It’s still a business right? However, whenever I see a medical staff showing generosity in the time spent with you and the paperwork process, I get a good feeling knowing that they’re probably doing the same with others.
My lone issue has to be the form of payment needed for the services at Cerritos Eye Medical Center. Cash and check only? For those who don’t have the money now, how does one get treatment? I know medical insurance and Medi-​Cal are accepted here, but in this day and age — NO CREDIT CARDS? I’m kinda dumbfounded. Anyways, I would come back to see Dr. Kim again, since this place seems somewhat hidden to the general population. I see old people (aka seniors citizens only). Could be the hidden gem of eye care. Since, it’s right next to my primary care physician — Dr. Pak @ First Medical Center, it’s a no brainer for me.