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Frank Yoo, MD

  • Neurological Surgery
Scripps Health neurosurgeon Frank Yoo, MD
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4150 Regents Park Row Ste 325
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Treats adults
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Specialties

Neurological Surgery

Languages

EnglishKorean

Gender

Male

Expertise

Neurological Surgery

Biography

As a neurosurgeon, Kevin Yoo, MD, treats brain and spinal disorders including trauma, tumors and degenerative conditions. He specializes in surgery for traumatic brain and spine injuries as well as cervical and lumbar artificial disc replacement surgery.


In his practice, Dr. Yoo strives to provide the utmost devotion to his patients to ensure excellent non-surgical and surgical outcomes through well-informed, cooperative efforts by the physician, other health care providers, patients and their families and friends.


Outside of the office, Dr. Yoo is a dedicated father who devotes his time to his children and everything they do.

Credentials

Board Certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2009

Medical Education

Emory University School of Medicine, MD, 1993

Internships

Emory University, General Surgery, 1994

Residencies

University of California, San Diego, Neurological Surgery, 2004Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Neurological Surgery, 2002

Fellowships

University of Arkansas, Neurological Surgery, 1996

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