Yinn C. Ooi
Expertise in
24
conditions
Expertise in
24
conditions

Overview

Dr. Yinn Cher Ooi is a skilled surgeon, teacher and researcher in the area of neurosurgery. He came to the United States in 2009 from his native Malaysia to complete his medical education with distinction. Since that time, he has led quality improvement initiatives in cerebral revascularization and spine surgery. He also has pioneered the transition of neuroendovascular procedures from a primary femoral approach to the less intrusive radial approach. His research includes studies involving acute ischemic stroke treatment and mechanical thrombectomy in moderate/distal vessel occlusions.Dr. Ooi is a neurosurgeon with dual fellowship training in vascular and endovascular neurosurgery. He earned his medical degree Cum Laude at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pa. He completed his general surgery internship, neurosurgery residency and endovascular neurosurgery fellowship at the University of California - Los Angeles. He also completed his fellowship in open vascular neurosurgery at Second Affiliate Hospital of Zhejiang University in Hang Zhou, China. Dr. Ooi’s special clinical interests include complex open cerebrovascular surgery, minimally invasive endovascular neurosurgery, and cerebral revascularization surgery for stroke prevention and treatment. He is a member of the American Heart Association and Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Ooi is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Thomas Jefferson University Office Of The Registrar (2011)

Residency

UCLA Devid Geffen School of Medicine - Department of Neurological Surgery (2018)

Specialties

Neurosurgery
Vascular Surgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in CA

Fellowships

UCLA Devid Geffen School of Medicine - Department of Neurological Surgery (2020)
Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, China (2018)

Hospital Affiliations

Texas Health Arlington Memorial
Texas Health Fort Worth
Texas Health Specialty Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Mandarin

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D

Locations

Texas Health Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists
800 5th Ave, Ste 500, Fort Worth, TX 76104

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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Is Dr. Yinn C. Ooi a top-rated expert for Stroke?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Yinn C. Ooi is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stroke, 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. Yinn C. Ooi specialize in?

While Dr. Yinn C. Ooi is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Yinn C. Ooi participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Yinn C. Ooi has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Yinn C. Ooi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Yinn C. Ooi accept my insurance?

Dr. Yinn C. Ooi accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 817-250-4280 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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