Elijah Kim, PMHNP-BC – Psychiatrist in San Marcos, CA | Mindpath Health
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About
With nearly two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Elijah Kim (DNP, Psych NP) recognizes each individual’s uniqueness and focuses on their strengths, working collaboratively with patients to achieve the best possible outcomes. Having grown up in a different culture, he deeply respects cultural diversity and believes that individuals’ cultural background should be acknowledged, accommodated, and nurtured. Patient-centered care is one of his highest priorities. Dr. Kim emphasizes a balanced approach between clinical judgment and each patient’s personal choice, maintaining flexibility based on their situation, signs, and symptoms.
Dr. Kim was inspired to work in mental health through the belief that a person is more than just the physical body, and that the mind, body, and soul function as an interconnected whole. Over the years, he’s observed many individuals struggling with mental illness, and was deeply moved from witnessing their suffering, which strengthened his desire to support vulnerable populations through compassionate and comprehensive care. Outside of work, Dr. Kim enjoys staying active through sports such as tennis.
Quick Facts
- Role: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Gender: Male
- Works with: Adults
- Languages: English
- Location: 277 Rancheros Dr STE 301 San Marcos, CA 92069
Education & Certifications
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Frontier Nursing University
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – University of California San Francisco
- Board Certification: Adult Nurse Practitioner – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Board Certification: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Location & Telehealth Availability
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Sees patients in person in San Marcos at:
277 Rancheros Dr STE 301 San Marcos, CA 92069 - Offers online appointments for patients located anywhere in California
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Panic attacks/disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Mood disorders
- Bipolar disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Stress management
- Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Sleep problems
- Psychiatric consultation
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Compulsive gambling
- Eating disorders
- LGBTQIA+
- Men’s mental health
- Phobias
- Postpartum mental health
- Psychotic disorders
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Sexual disorders
Office Location
What patients are saying
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He listens really well, he knows what he’s talking about and is very professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Elijah Kim is a psychiatric clinician with Mindpath Health in San Marcos, California. His profile lists the San Marcos office location at 277 Rancheros Dr, STE 301, San Marcos, CA 92069.
Elijah Kim’s areas of focus include anxiety, depression, major depressive disorder (MDD), panic attacks/disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mood disorders, bipolar disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), stress management, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep problems, and psychiatric consultation.
Elijah Kim works with adults.
Elijah offers medication management.
Elijah Kim’s office is located at 277 Rancheros Dr, STE 301, San Marcos, CA 92069.
Elijah Kim’s profile lists English as his language.
The clinician page includes a “Schedule Now” option for booking with Mindpath Health.
Elijah Kim top insurers are Adventist Health, Aetna, Alameda Alliance, Alignment Health Plan Medicare Advantage Plan, Anthem Blue Cross Commercial, Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal, Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Plan, Anthem Medi-Cal, Blue Shield of CA, Brand New Day Medicare Advantage Plan, Carelon/Beacon Health Options, Cash – Self Pay, Cigna, Clever Care Medicare Advantage, Community Health Group, ComPsych, EHN – Whole Health Plan (CA), First Health, Greater Tri Cities IPA, Health Net, Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ), Humana Commercial, Humana Medicare Advantage Plan, Magellan, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental, Northern Kaiser, Optum / UBH, Partnership HealthPlan of California, SCAN-Medicare Advantage, Scripps Health Plan, Sharp Health Plan, SimpleBehavioral fka Halcyon, Sutter, TRICARE, United Health Care Medicare Advantage Plan, United Healthcare, and Wellfleet Student Plan.