
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.
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800 5th Ave, Ste 500, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Clinical Research
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UT Southwestern - Vascular Surgery
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Texas Health Vascular Surgical Specialists
Dr. Timothy Oskin joins Texas Health Physicians Group as a board-certified vascular surgeon with 24 years of experience. He acted as division chief of vascular surgery at a busy regional health system, St. Luke's University Health Network, in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In this role he acted as leader of the vascular program that grew from 3 hospitals to 12 facilities and started an independent medical school while overseeing 9 vascular surgeons as they developed a vascular fellowship. He focused on the improvement of quality patient care with the development of practice guidelines and protocols benchmarked by a national registry.Dr. Oskin earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He then completed a general surgery residency at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC followed by specialty training in Vascular Surgery at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. After joining a vascular practice in Pennsylvania, he returned to pursue further specialty training by completing an Endovascular Fellowship at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, MD. This has allowed Dr. Oskin to treat a broad range of vascular patients with a combination of medical, endovascular and/or surgical therapies to optimize their outcomes and quality of life.Dr. Oskin offers a vast experience in treatment of all vascular disorders with minimally invasive techniques. To maintain this high level of care he has acted as a principal investigator in numerous clinical trials in the treatment of cerebrovascular disease with minimally invasive stenting technologies, aortic aneurysmal disease with minimally invasive stent grafts and peripheral vascular disease with endovascular technologies. In addition, he served as adjunct clinical assistant professor of Surgery at Temple, Drexel and DeSales Universities which allowed him to educate upcoming medical students, surgical residents and physician assistants.Dr. Oskin remains active as a member of the American College of Surgery, the Southern Association of Vascular Surgery and the Society of Vascular Surgery. Dr. Oskin is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Texas Health Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists
Dr. Moneeb Ehtesham is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with specialized expertise in cerebrovascular/endovascular neurosurgery and complex spinal surgery. He has served in teaching and senior academic research and leadership capacities for over two decades. Dr. Ehtesham currently serves as an Associate Professor at the TCU Burnett School of Medicine. His areas of special focus include open and endovascular surgery for aneurysms and other cerebrovascular conditions as well as spinal surgery. Additionally, he has been recognized for his research in the areas of stem cell therapies and brain tumors. He was a recipient of the Young Investigator Award from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons.Dr. Ehtesham completed his neurological surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, where he served as chief resident in his final year. He also completed his neurointerventional/ endovascular neurosurgery fellowship at Vanderbilt. Dr. Ehtesham is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery and a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Ehtesham is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Yinn C. Ooi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Yinn C. Ooi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Yinn C. Ooi by calling their office at 817-250-4280. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Ooi isDistinguished. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Ooi isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Ooi isDistinguished. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Ooi isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Ooi isDistinguished. Learn about Delirium.
- Moyamoya DiseaseDr. Ooi isDistinguished. Learn about Moyamoya Disease.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Ooi isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Ooi isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Ooi isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- Increased Intracranial Pressure
- MeningiomaDr. Ooi isAdvanced. Learn about Meningioma.
- MeningitisDr. Ooi isAdvanced. Learn about Meningitis.
- Experienced
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Ooi isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- AstrocytomaDr. Ooi isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Ooi isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Ooi isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain HerniationDr. Ooi isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.


