David K Yoo, MD

Ophthalmology

Speaks

Languages

Korean

Provider Groups

  • Loyola Medicine Physician

Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Loyola Medicine Physician

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Ophthalmology

Clinical Interests

Conditions Treated

  • blocked tear duct
  • blepharoptosis
  • blepharospasm
  • grave's disease
  • oculoplastic surgery
  • orbit cancer

About

Leadership Title

Residency Program Director, Ophthalmology

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2001)

Internship:
Evanston Hospital (2002)

Residency:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital (2005)

Fellowship:
Henry Ford Hospital (2006)

Board Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology (2017)

Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, American Board of (2006)

Provider Groups

Loyola Medicine Physician

Provider Ratings

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4.7 out of 5

(47 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

20 Reviews

12/21/2023

Good but i still have blockage in my reworked tear duct.

10/21/2023

IM GOING TO MISS DR. YOO

10/14/2023

His scope of practice is too limited, especially given that he is the director of oculoplastics at a tertiary care center.

10/11/2023

Todo excelente

09/22/2023

He's very understanding and aware of my current and future status.

09/09/2023

Dr. Yoo is very competent, courteous, and respectful. I’m so glad that he is at a teaching hospital. What a wonderful role model he is for interns and residents.

09/09/2023

Effective and efficient.

09/02/2023

Very thorough and professional

09/01/2023

Appt 10:30, saw tech 10:55, saw Dr.1 12:00, saw Dr. Yoo 12:08 for maybe a five minute second follow up.Totally ridiculous!

08/19/2023

My only complaint is that I haven't heard from a doctor to discuss biopsy test results for over a week.

08/19/2023

no

08/17/2023

Very satisfied.

08/17/2023

Took time to answer all my questions.

08/12/2023

Espero que a su atención no cambie gracias

08/02/2023

Again, I can’t stress enough how amazing Dr. Carson and how incredible Jessica Mendoza are.

08/01/2023

GREAT AT HIS. JOB

07/27/2023

Buena

07/15/2023

na

07/13/2023

next visit will tell more.

07/09/2023

Gracias
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Publications

  • The Effect of Rho Kinase Inhibitors on In Vitro Human Orbital Preadipocytes. Yoo, D.; Horacek, M.; Chae, M. K.; Kim, J. Y.; Bu, P.; Yoon, J. S.; Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
  • Commentary: Endoscopic Endonasal Optic Nerve Decompression in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: When to Implement Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration. Prabhu, V. C.; Serrone, J. C.; Thakkar, J. P.; Yoo, D. K.; Germanwala, A. V.; Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.)
  • Contrasting presentations of the same disease: A comparison of two cases of amyloidosis presenting with eyelid involvement. Kim, C.; Simon, B.; Vaidya, N.; Kirk, S.; Estes, K.; Ghadiali, L.; Kontosis, A.; Yoo, D.; American journal of ophthalmology case reports
  • Cemiplimab for Orbital Squamous Cell Carcinoma in 11 Cases. Steren, B.; Burtness, B.; Bhatia, A.; Demirci, H.; Shinder, R.; Yoo, D.; Tse, B.; Pointdujour-Lim, R.; Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
  • A novel telemedicine technique for evaluation of ocular exam findings via smartphone images. Sink, J.; Blatt, S.; Yoo, D.; Henry, M.; Yang, S. D.; Vasaiwala, R.; Ghadiali, L.; Adams, W.; Bouchard, C. S.; Journal of telemedicine and telecare
  • Myoepithelioma of the Orbital Apex and Middle Cranial Fossa: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Hayward, D. M.; Yoo, D.; Lee, J. M.; Wild, E.; Prabhu, V. C.; Neuro-ophthalmology (Aeolus Press)
  • Management of ocular conditions in the burn unit: thermal and chemical burns and Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis. Lin, A.; Patel, N.; Yoo, D.; DeMartelaere, S.; Bouchard, C.; Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association