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Dr. Kim Hecht, MD

Dr. Kim Hecht, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*

Dr. Kim Hecht, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Newport Beach, CA. She is affiliated with University of California Irvine Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 183 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (183 reviews)

Practice

2161 San Joaquin Hills Rd Newport Beach, CA 92660

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Dr. Hecht's Reviews

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4.9
183 ratings, 94 with a written review
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Wonderful experience meeting dr Hecht
It was great experience meeting Dr Hecht, she listened and understood your pain and find ways to help you, I highlighted recommend .
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sonia – Jan 12, 2025
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Gifted provider
Dr. Hecht is one of the most empathetic, intuitive and caring providers I've ever had the pleasure of seeing. It is no surprise she is booked ot for months in advance- there is a reason! It is too bad she can't be cloned. She is very special. Her whole-person approach to care and her ability to see beyond the physical process and consider the spirit, soul and mind is what guides her healing hands. She is uniquely gifted.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 14, 2024
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Want the center to achieve ratings like mine at every turn.. Need to recruit and retain exceptionally patient focused physicians and support staff in this pioneering integrative mission. It seems that it needs a larger investment to successfully launch it, and allow the UCI system to gain the notoriety that a thriving integrative component will add.
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May 21, 2024
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Need more doctors like Dr. Hecht
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May 17, 2024
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You need to hire more integrative pain specialists
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May 14, 2024
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Dr. Hecht was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful--and personable.
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May 09, 2024
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Dr. Hecht is the best provider that I've ever encountered out of my any experience with any physician. She's amazing. And I really think that UCI should invest more in osteopathic therapies and OMM techniques with Dr. Hecht and her staff. Thank you so much.
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May 07, 2024
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When I originally scheduled the appointment in March, her first availability was July. I asked to be placed on the waitlist. When contacted about an opening, I took a day off just to see Dr Hecht earlier.
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May 03, 2024
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Excellent physician. Wonderful care. Beautiful Irvine facility.
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May 03, 2024
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UCI Integrated Health is very unique. I am very happy to be part of this clinic. I see Dr Hecht she is beyond wonderful, compassionate and caring. She makes me feel like I'm her only patient. How refreshing from my other care givers at Memorial or Hoag. From the moment you enter the building, the reception desk is welcoming and friendly. On several occasions they have remembered my name. Once upstairs the check in staff and appointment follow up staff are just wonderful. It saddens me that the rest of my providers are not as caring and friendly as UCI Integrated health. I don't see anyone else at UCI so cannot comment. My only suggestion is that the wait time between appointments is very long or if you need to make an appointment ASAP you are put on waiting list. This is fine, and often an opening appointment from a cancellation is available. The staff is great at following up on the wait list. I am also hearing impaired, so my wife is always with me. The entire staff is very accommodating once they know I don't hear. Thank you for providing an excellent program with such dedicated medical professionals. [staff name removed] Irvine, CA
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May 02, 2024
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Dr. Kim Hecht was very personable and knowledgeable. She has a great sense of humor and has great people skills. I would definitely refer her to family and friends. She was very accommodating and advised me to send a reminder in My Chart in a couple of weeks so that I could possibly be seen sooner.
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May 02, 2024
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Dr. Hecht was wonderful and she's got great bedside manner and I very much appreciated her knowledge and her sensitivity and she's just a great doctor. Thank you.
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Apr 30, 2024
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Dr. Hecht and the entire team is amazing!!!
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Apr 25, 2024
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Great experience. Dr. Hecht was familiar with my rare condition, unlike 6 previous treating physicians who did not know much about the condition, let alone how to treat it!
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Apr 25, 2024
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Dr Hecht is very thorough in every appointment. She listens well and addresses all issues.
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Apr 25, 2024
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I think my expectations for UCI are too high I guess. Based on the reputation, I thought UCI was kind of the premier medical center and I had this idea of a level of customer service that just doesn't exist. Over and over again, with many offices, I fail to get calls back, communication is a challenge, and appointments are practically impossible to get. I waited maybe 6 months for this appointment and Dr. Hecht's next appointments are another 6 months out. That makes it pretty hard to continue with a course of care. I had follow up questions and didn't hear back from staff. Dr. Hecht was incredibly nice and knowledgeable. But what does that matter if the customer service in the office doesn't support the patients and you can't get an appointment? The staff was very friendly and I was honestly surprised there was terrible follow up. I just expect more from UCI and PPO insurance. This is as bad as when I had an HMO and just went to a regular office. I actually have waited a shorter time for specialists through my HMO.
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Apr 23, 2024
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They have provide all supplement cheaper to patients to get them
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Apr 18, 2024
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Dr Hecht was kind, courteous and knowledgeable... well worth the wait.
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Apr 16, 2024
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Dr Hecht is a gift from above.
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Apr 04, 2024
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The best possible care from a doctor that took the time to listen to me and give me advice about everything going on with me. I can see why it is hard to get an appointment with Dr. Hecht.
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Apr 02, 2024
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Dr. Kim Hecht, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Newport Beach, CA. She is affiliated with University of California Irvine Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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  • Western University Of Health Sciences

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

UCI Health Newport Beach2161 San Joaquin Hills Rd Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Practice

Office856 Health Sciences Rd Irvine, CA 92617
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UCI Medical Center101 The City Dr S Orange, CA 92868
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Office200 S Manchester Ave Ste 300 Orange, CA 92868
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University of California Irvine Medical Center

    101 City Dr
    Orange, CA 92868
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    9% higher than the national average

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