Dr. Frank Yoo, MD
Dr. Frank Yoo, MD is a neurosurgeon in La Jolla, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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4150 Regents Park Row Ste 325 La Jolla, CA 92037Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yoo
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| 5 Star | 80% | 80% |
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| 2 Star | 8% | 8% |
| 1 Star | 12% | 12% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Yoo to family and friends is 4.28 out of 5
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Our practice is built around you and your specific situation, your comfort, your results. With our patient-centric care we strive to deliver excellence, consistency and unparalleled customer service that brings you detailed information, the latest...read morebiography
Dr. Yoo began his studies at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned degrees in English and chemistry. He went on to attend Emory University School of Medicine, where he got his doctorate in medicine. In medical school, Dr....read moreNeurosurgery
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Loyola University Of Chicago / Stritch School Of Medicine|loyola University-stritch School Of Medicine, Maywood|university Of California At San Diego
Residency Hospital, 2002Emory University School Of Medicine
Internship Hospital, 1994
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- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- View all patient feedback
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
70%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% lower than the national average
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