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Dr. Richard Yook, MD

Dr. Richard Yook, MD

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Richard Yook, MD is an ophthalmologist in Northridge, CA. He is affiliated with Northridge Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

8940 Reseda Blvd Ste 103 Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 993-5410

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Yook specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Yook's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yook

3.8
17 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Dr. Took made sure I understood why each picture or exam was recommended, and explained the results of each. He took time to explain possible diagnoses and his reasoning for care. He is friendly, personable, and so are his staff. I don't recall waiting any longer than on average at a doctor's office.
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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Dec 17, 2024
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Have been going to Dr. Yook for over 15 yrs. Office staff is great, and he is kind and thoughtful besides being professional and helpful. I take my prescriptions to Costco as frames and lenses are less expensive there. That makes no difference to his office.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 06, 2019
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The cons - Be prepared to spend at least an hour for your appointment. They must double book or book every 5 - 10 minutes. After a long wait - eye drops are given and another long wait as all rooms are full. You’ll spend about 5 minutes with the dr. I did not get surgery results expected. Pros - office staff is very friendly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Simi Valley , CA – Jul 15, 2018
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This has been the best eye glass prescription I have ever had in 5o years of wearing glasses. The staff is outstanding and the office has great parking and a convenient location.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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marion brown in Northridge, CA – Apr 18, 2017
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As a caregiver, I took my patient with an obvious eye infection to see her Opthomologist, Dr. yook. He performed her eye exam WITHOUT exam gloves! She did have an infection (like pink eye...very contageous), yet he did not think to wear gloves? Additionally, the antibiotic he prescribed noted to apply to the left eye, when her infection was in the right eye. I cannot recommend this doctor.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Northridge, CA – Oct 15, 2016
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As a fellow physician and surgeon, I can unreservedly say that Dr. Yook is an excellent surgeon. He is gentle, caring, a humanitarian, trustworthy, and has very excellent training. He is well known as an excellent cataract surgeon, both by his patients and the nurses who work with him in surgery. His office staff is professional and kind. Dr. Yook takes ample time with each patient and never rushes during their examinations or discussions about their care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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A fellow M.D. in northridge, ca – Aug 24, 2016
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care philosophy

We are here to provide you with expert eye care in an atmosphere of compassion and care.

  • Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Ucla Jules Stein Eye Institute

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of California Los Angeles

    Residency Hospital

  • Riverside General Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School

  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Undergraduate School

  • Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena Ca.

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Richard H. Yook M.D Inc.8940 Reseda Blvd Ste 103 Northridge, CA 91324
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northridge Hospital Medical Center

    18300 Roscoe Blvd
    Northridge, CA 91325
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all 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

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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