James J. Yoo
Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. James J. Yoo

General Surgery
Brigham And Women's Hospital, Division Of General And Gastrointestinal Surgery
45 Francis Street, ASBII-3rd Floor, 
Boston, MA 
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Expertise in
5
conditions
Brigham And Women's Hospital, Division Of General And Gastrointestinal Surgery
45 Francis Street, ASBII-3rd Floor, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

Dr. James Yoo is a member of the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.  Dr. Yoo received his medical degree from the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine (New York, NY) and completed a general surgery residency at the Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center (Boston, MA). He completed a fellowship in laparoscopic colon & rectal surgery, and a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital (New York, NY).  Dr. Yoo previously served as Chief of the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery at UCLA (Los Angeles, CA), and Chief of the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Tufts Medical Center (Boston, MA).  Dr. Yoo is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. Dr. Yoo’s research focuses on the tumor microenvironment, tumor-myofibroblast interactions, and colitis-associated cancer. Dr. Yoo has clinical interests in minimally invasive surgical approaches, colorectal cancer, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, anal dysplasia, and anorectal diseases.

Dr. Yoo is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Dr. Yoo is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery and Surgery, General. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 51 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Yoo is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

Colon And Rectal Surgery
Surgery, General

Fellowships

New York Presbyterian - Weill Cornell Medical Center, 2004 - 2005
New York Presbyterian - Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons****, 2005 - 2006

Hospital Affiliations

Brigham And Women Faulkner Hospital
Brigham And Women's Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
45 Francis Street, ASBII-3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02115
Other Locations
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic
1153 Centre Street, Suite 5D, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center (Westwood)
100 Brigham Way, Westwood, MA 02090

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Yoo has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Crohn's Disease
Diverticular Disease

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

51 Total Publications

Long-term outcomes analysis of flap-based perineal reconstruction.
Long-term outcomes analysis of flap-based perineal reconstruction.
Journal: Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
Published: June 24, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James J. Yoo

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Is Dr. James J. Yoo a top-rated expert for Anal Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James J. Yoo is classified as an Advanced expert for Anal Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. James J. Yoo specialize in?

While Dr. James J. Yoo is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Anal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. James J. Yoo participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James J. Yoo has published 51 articles and abstracts on conditions like Anal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. James J. Yoo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James J. Yoo accept my insurance?

Dr. James J. Yoo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-8460 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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