Simon S. Yoo, MD

Simon S. Yoo, MD

4.7 
432 ratings  Read Reviews
Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Mohs Surgery

Secondary Specialty

  • Dermatology

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Education

Medical Education:
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 (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall rating

4.7
4.7 
432 Ratings
  • Friendly & Courteous
    4.7
  • Will Recommend to Others
    4.7
  • Clear Explanations
    4.6
  • Shows Concern
    4.6
  • Includes You In Decisions
    4.7
  • Explains Medications
    4.7
  • Follow-Up Instructions
    4.6
  • Easy to Understand
    4.8
  • Time Spent With Patient
    4.5
  • Confidence in Doctor
    4.7

Reviews from Patients

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50 Reviews
November 08, 2019

it was very good

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November 01, 2019

superb service.

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September 17, 2019

I come here because of the medical treatment and it is superior. believe me nothing else really matters. it is the physician that brings me here. he is really great with his care and his treatment of me as a patient. I value this and this relationship. please Don't change a thing. I will always come here. Dr Yoo is exceptional.

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September 12, 2019

excellent care

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August 25, 2019

Dr. Yoo was friendly and professional. I was never in pain. I have been able to continue my everyday routines with no difficulty.

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August 18, 2019

we have already recommended Dr Yoo

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August 02, 2019

Great experience!

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July 29, 2019

Experienced medical team with excellent people skills

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July 28, 2019

Dr Yoo was extremely responsive to all my questions about the procedure, follow-up care and what to expect in the future. I had a number of questions and it never felt like I was asking something irrelevant or stupid.

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July 08, 2019

A super DOCTOR........

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July 04, 2019

Dr. Simon Yoo is excellent in every way and I feel fortunate to have access to such a wonderful provider.

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June 28, 2019

Dr. Yoo has performed several procedures on me and I have 100% confidence in his skill. Since I have never had any "complications," I can't comment on how he would deal with that situation, but I trust he would continue to provide me with excellent care.

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June 26, 2019

Dr. Yoo is Excellent!

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May 29, 2019

Dr Yoo was very thoughtful and engaging as evidenced by the questions he asked/time he spent PRIOR to beginning the treatment.

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May 24, 2019

Very professional and, based on my healing, Dr. Yoo and staff have done a very good job.

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May 22, 2019

Dr. Yoo is excellent and I would recommend

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April 11, 2019

I love coming here

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March 28, 2019

Dr. Yoo is awesome, very professional and thorough in his examination. great humor to go along with his treatment, very relaxed and took the time to answer all questions.

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March 22, 2019

already referred friends to Dr Yoo

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February 23, 2019

No Complaints

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February 19, 2019

Good

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February 15, 2019

Dr Yoo did a great job with the entire procedure and so did his staff!

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January 27, 2019

Dr. Yoo was outstanding in explaining what he was going to do and why, and how the overall follow-up care process would work.

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January 27, 2019

I had a concerning side effect the day after the procedure. I was able to quickly get in contact with the doctor.

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December 13, 2018

Dr. Yoo took care of me. He gets 10's

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November 30, 2018

Dr Yoo is outstanding. His manner is empathetic and courteous. He explains everything and asks if there are any questions. He is sincere and considerate. I could not ask for better care.

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November 30, 2018

Dr. Yoo is great!

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November 12, 2018

First visit with new doctor after 20 years with another doctor. Very impressed.

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November 10, 2018

This appointment was much improved over past appointments, vis a vis the doctor, and I was very satisfied.

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November 03, 2018

Being that this is a pre melanoma or at least explained to me by my regular derm doc, I was a bit anxious when I arrived and when Dr. Yoo told me that it is indeed a melanoma. It was told in a very honest and matter of fact way that did shock me a bit. I am confident in Dr Yoo's skill and expertise.

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September 13, 2018

very professional!convenient wonderful staff

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August 31, 2018

excellent

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August 25, 2018

I appreciate Dr. Yoo's care. However, he is always very rushed and I would appreciate his taking a minute to calmly listen to a concern I might have.

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August 17, 2018

Dr. Yu is super busy. He's clearly extremely talented and a doctor of choice, but it makes it hard to feel like I can ask 2-3 questions because he's always about to run out of the room.

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August 10, 2018

While I thought Dr. Yoo was very knowledgeable about my concerns his demeanor was a bit patronizing. I felt I was an inconvenience and he had more "important" patients to see. He was rushed and showed the least bit of concern for my issues. Again, I don't question his qualifications but he needs some work in the patient/doctor relationship department.

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July 25, 2018

I already recommended Dr. Yoo to my Dentist.

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July 04, 2018

excellent care and directions for what we are dealing with.

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May 30, 2018

MD was not very friendly or warm. The overall experience was fine but I did not feel like a valued patient.

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May 26, 2018

Dr. Yoo is great. He goes above and beyond. I broke my little toe and he ordered an X-ray and then scheduled an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon.

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May 25, 2018

Dr. Yoo was excellent. Gentle touch, mild friendly manner, personable and caring.

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May 04, 2018

I recommend this practice to everyone I know.

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April 20, 2018

There should be an Excellent selection!

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April 14, 2018

Everyone was fantastic

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April 11, 2018

Outstanding and caring staff

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April 05, 2018

Dr S. Yoo is great and I have been his patient for many years and will never change to a different doctor.

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March 30, 2018

Always a good experience. Everyone is very friendly and caring

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March 19, 2018

Very confronting and superb service.

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March 17, 2018

Dr. Yoo and his two assistants were very pleasant, had clear explanations and made sure I understood and was ready for the procedure.

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March 09, 2018

I am pleased and confident to be observed and treated by Dr. Yoo because of his wonderful knowledge and surgical skills

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March 09, 2018

Dr. Yoo, overall excellent. I loved the fact that he was sure what he wanted to do and yet he still said he wanted to concur with the head of melanoma. Showed me his confidence in what he knows and was not afraid to still check, due to the unique nature of what had happened. Outstanding !. Only suggestion when he was done would like to see him say goodbye. seems silly, but he left i had no idea if he was coming back. Overall EXCELLENT !!!!

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