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 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.
Dr. Yoo is board certified in Surgery, General and Colon And Rectal Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 46 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1153 Centre Street, Suite 5D, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
45 Francis Street, ASBII-3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02115
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Yoo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Yoo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Yoo by calling their office at 617-732-8460. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Yoo a top-rated expert for Anal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James 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 Yoo specialize in?
While Dr. James Yoo is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Anal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, 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 Yoo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Yoo has published 46 articles and abstracts on conditions like Anal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. James 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 Yoo accept my insurance?
Dr. James 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.
Areas of Expertise
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- Anal CancerDr. Yoo isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Yoo isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Yoo isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Yoo isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Genital WartsDr. Yoo isAdvanced. Learn about Genital Warts.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Yoo isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
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- Anal FissureDr. Yoo isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Anorectal AbscessDr. Yoo isExperienced. Learn about Anorectal Abscess.
- AppendectomyDr. Yoo isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Yoo isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Yoo isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Yoo isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.