Simon S. Yoo, MD

Simon S. Yoo, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Mohs Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Yale University School of Medicine - 2000
Internship:
Brigham and Women's Hospital - 2001
Residency:
Johns Hopkins University - 2004
Fellowships:
University of California (San Francisco) - 2005

Languages Spoken

  • French
  • Korean

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology (Certified)
  • American Board of Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.8
4.8 

2219 Ratings

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August 31, 2022

5.0

Very professional but personable.

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August 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Yoo was attentive and explained everything in terms that was easy to understand

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Great doctor.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Yoo made me feel super comfortable even though I was very nervous. He removed my lipoma so quickly and with the smallest incision. I can’t thank you enough Dr. Yoo!

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August 28, 2022

5.0

Kindness

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August 28, 2022

5.0

Always professional, thorough, and prompt.

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August 27, 2022

5.0

Very efficient!

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August 27, 2022

5.0

Except that he always runs late; great Dr

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August 27, 2022

5.0

Expert, personable and efficient

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August 27, 2022

5.0

The good doctor took competent care of my problem.

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August 26, 2022

5.0

DR. Yoo has done several skin surgeries on me He is fun and witty and has a great personality His work is impeccable

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August 26, 2022

5.0

Expertise and excellent personal care and good assisting doctors and nurses.

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August 25, 2022

5.0

Dr Yoo is thorough and is very informative

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August 25, 2022

5.0

Clearly doing what he should be doing.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Him and his staff were very comforting and did a great job.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

This is the second procedure I have needed and I was deeply relieved to know that Dr. Yoo would be my physician again, given that my previous experience with him went so well. He inspires confidence.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

He seemed very knowledgeable, reasonable, and understanding. Was able to explain the ins and outs of the situation so I can make the best decision for my care.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

I actually saw Dr Lee but had a good experience. Dr Lee was efficient and took the time to notify me personally on my initial prognosis which I very much appreciated.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Efficient. The team communicated well.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

trust in his ability

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August 20, 2022

5.0

Amazing

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August 20, 2022

5.0

Great hands, friendly manner, works fast with great precision and took skin from all the right places.

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August 19, 2022

5.0

Very caring and friendly doctor. And does a good job. I would recommend Dr.Yoo to anyone! Also, he got me in early yesterday, which was great.

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August 19, 2022

5.0

Skilled dermatology surgeon. Once it was clear that the Mohs procedure resulted in a deep opening, he engaged me in every step of my care

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August 18, 2022

5.0

Excellent skills and very personable.

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August 18, 2022

5.0

Efficient and knowledgeable

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August 16, 2022

5.0

He was very pleasant and social. He did a great job taking my mind off of things while he worked!

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August 16, 2022

5.0

He was very professional and knowledgeable about my health issue.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Yoo is very personable, a no- nonsense and a great surgeon!

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August 15, 2022

4.0

Seemed to be very straightforward and attempted to be friendly, possibly trying to distract me from surgical procedure with rapid fire questions, but would have preferred less personal life interrogation and more information about what he was doing as he worked. I understand some people are squeamish but he could assess my interest/comfort with hearing what he is doing and finding as he works.

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August 15, 2022

5.0

Excellent surgeon

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August 15, 2022

5.0

Very informative and personable.

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August 13, 2022

5.0

professional,friendly, explained what was going on.

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August 13, 2022

5.0

Very affable and personable. Established rapport with his patients from the get go.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Good care and listens to my concerns. Helps me figure out what to do.

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Fast service

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Seems like he knows what he was doing. I appreciate that he gives it to you straight. This is my second surgery with him.

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August 11, 2022

5.0

He was very friendly and efficient but of course I need to wait until I see how well he did before I can give him a 10

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Caring and efficient

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Good experience with Dr. Yoo

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Dr. Yoo is patient with my particular case because I do not believe we have a quick fix. He instills confidence that we will get to a good outcome. I trust Dr. Yoo and that is everything.

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Muy profecional

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Attentive, thorough, follow-through experience has been so positive

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Very good knowledgeable professional, very confident, friendly. Would be even better if he said something like " goodbye " or " take care" when he left the room, not just disappeared.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Yoo and Dr. Lee are very good. I feel confident that they know what they are doing. Thorough, patient, considerate. They take time to answer questions and concerns.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Simon Yoo is extremely smart, he cares about the patient -- he is one of the all around best doctors I've ever gone to!

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August 07, 2022

5.0

Have confidence in him

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August 06, 2022

5.0

I have had nothing but great service from the dermatologist team. This was I believe my 10th procedure and it has all been very good and with very few and minimal scars

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August 06, 2022

5.0

Dr Yoo and his staff are very concerned with providing the best medical care

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August 05, 2022

5.0

I trust him and have had a previous procedure with him that proved to be exceptional.

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Dr Yoo explained everything they planned on doing and was also very thorough. His knowledge of my problem allowed me to feel confident that my issue would be handled to the best of his abilities.

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August 05, 2022

5.0

expert care

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Seems very competent and efficient plus he’s personable and has a good sense of humor.

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Good bedside manner

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Simple the best!

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August 04, 2022

5.0

His work is well done.

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August 03, 2022

5.0

I think he is an excellent surgeon.

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Very friendly

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Loved him!

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Dr Yoo was friendly and informative.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

straight shooter. exudes competence.

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July 31, 2022

5.0

Confidence in his competence.

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July 31, 2022

5.0

Dr Yoo was open to answering all questions. I would definitely return!!!

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July 30, 2022

5.0

He talked to me the whole time and it was over in a few minutes.

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July 30, 2022

5.0

Experienced and reassuring doctor

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July 30, 2022

5.0

Over all very good Doctor also very serious and funny.

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July 30, 2022

5.0

Fantastic Dr who truly cares about his patients.

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July 30, 2022

5.0

Personable and did a great job on my hand.

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July 29, 2022

5.0

Great surgeon and a good guy

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July 29, 2022

4.0

Could be a little more friendly saying hello and goodbye at least for a 5 minute appointment.

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July 28, 2022

3.0

Very talkative and loud but I hope very good at what he does.

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July 28, 2022

5.0

He told me I didn’t need anything to be done at this time.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Very professional

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July 26, 2022

5.0

He is prompt and gets you in and out quickly. His team of nurses are also good. I had Alex (I think that was her name) she was extremely nice, bandaged me up and provided me with some supplies to go home with. I greatly appreciated her taking the time and offering me that.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Actually, I won't know until I see the results. I am assuming my results will be excellent. The nurses and the residents were very good, too.

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July 24, 2022

5.0

Highly recommended by my dermatologist Dr Meyer Horn

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July 23, 2022

5.0

Very helpful. High knowledge.

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July 23, 2022

5.0

Could be a 10 but have not yet seen results of how I will heal from incisions made

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July 23, 2022

5.0

He is top of his field and keeps me healthy as he must remove little bits from me.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Yoo treats his patients like people, not just patients. The atmosphere he creates and his fellowship with his staff make the office a pleasant place to visit. Further, his skill and proficiency keep the length of each visit to a minimum.

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July 21, 2022

5.0

Good surgeon, knowledgeable, quite a leader

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July 21, 2022

5.0

Dr Yoo is an amazing surgeon. My visits are painless and pleasant.

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July 21, 2022

5.0

He’s good

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July 20, 2022

5.0

I found Dr Yoo to be very friendly, courteous and professional. I have always received the best care from him.

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July 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Yoo is pleasant, efficient, and knowledgeable.

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July 20, 2022

5.0

He does a good job and has a friendly attitude

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July 19, 2022

5.0

This was my first visit with Dr. Yoo. He really took the time to listen to my case and my past problems. I felt very well cared for.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

He was the best!

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and helpful

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July 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Simon, Yoo is a good care on is patient.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Yoo was knowledgable and quickly explained and performed the procedure.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Dr Yoo is great.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

He is the best.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

I have had Dr. Yoo as my skin surgeon previously, and trust in his judgment and work. He can be a bit abrupt, quickly turning the patient over to his students, exiting the room without word.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

I would tell every body to use him

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March 31, 2022

4.0

Friendly and good communication

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March 31, 2022

5.0

Dr Yoo has a pleasant reassuring demeanor. He puts you at ease. Confident in his knowledge and skills.

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March 31, 2022

5.0

Great doctor and personality

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March 30, 2022

5.0

He is the best of the best surgeon , no words enough to say how good he is.

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March 30, 2022

5.0

professional, informative on the procedure, and post care

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Disclosures

Simon S. Yoo, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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