Dr. David Yoo
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Cosmetic Surgery
& Reconstructive Surgery in Geneva, IL

Dr. David Yoo is a board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in oculoplastic surgery. His primary expertise is in the treatment of various eyelids disorders including cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids. He also specializes in non surgical options including  Botox® and facial fillers.

Dr. Yoo received his bachelor’s degree and medical school education from Northwestern University. He completed his residency training in ophthalmology at Northwestern University and went on to finish a fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive, and Orbital Surgery at the Henry Ford Hospital System.

Dr. Yoo was a Professor of Ophthalmology at Loyola University, where he taught residents in ophthalmology as well as other subspecialties. He has been involved in international missions to Guatemala and Egypt, where he has interacted with ophthalmologists worldwide and has been involved in their education.

Education & Training

Fellowship

  • Henry Ford Health System Residency
  • Mentors – Murray Christianson, MD, and Christian George, MDOphthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Lacrimal Surgery, Orbital Surgery and Ocular Oncology

Residency

  • Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
    Ophthalmology

Internship

  • Northwestern University -Evanston Hospital
    Preliminary medicine

Medical School

  • Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Undergraduate Education

  • Northwestern University, BS

Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American College of Surgeons
  • North American Society of Academic Orbital Surgeons
  • Chicago Ophthalmological Society

Board Certification

  • American Board of Ophthalmology – Ophthalmology

Areas of Specialty

Cosmetic:

  • Upper and lower eyelid lifts (blepharoplasty)
  • Asian blepharoplasty
  • Laser skin resurfacing
  • Facial dermal fillers
  • Botox® and neuromodulators

Reconstructive:

  • Ptosis (droopy eyelid) repair
  • Upper eyelid lift (blepharoplasty)
  • Ectropion repair
  • Eyelid biopsies and MOHS’ skin cancer reconstructions
  • Eyebrow direct lifts
  • Botox® for blepharospasm/hemifacial spasm
  • Surgery for tearing

Dr. David Yoo
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Cosmetic Surgery
& Reconstructive Surgery in Geneva, IL

Dr. David Yoo is a board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in oculoplastic surgery. His primary expertise is in the treatment of various eyelids disorders including cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids. He also specializes in non surgical options including  Botox® and facial fillers.

Dr. Yoo received his bachelor’s degree and medical school education from Northwestern University. He completed his residency training in ophthalmology at Northwestern University and went on to finish a fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive, and Orbital Surgery at the Henry Ford Hospital System.

Dr. Yoo was a Professor of Ophthalmology at Loyola University, where he taught resident in ophthalmology as well as other subspecialties. He has been involved in international missions to Guatemala and Egypt, where he has interacted with international ophthalmologists and been involved in their education.

Areas of Specialty:

Cosmetic:

  • Upper and lower eyelid lifts (blepharoplasty)
  • Asian blepharoplasty
  • Laser skin resurfacing
  • Facial dermal fillers
  • Botox® and neuromodulators

Reconstructive:

  • Ptosis (droopy eyelid) repair
  • Upper eyelid lift (blepharoplasty)
  • Ectropion repair
  • Eyelid biopsies and MOHS’ skin cancer reconstructions
  • Eyebrow direct lifts
  • Botox® for blepharospasm/hemifacial spasm
  • Surgery for tearing

Education & Training

Fellowship

  • Henry Ford Health System Residency
  • Mentors – Murray Christianson, MD, and Christian George, MDOphthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Lacrimal Surgery, Orbital Surgery and Ocular Oncology

Residency

  • Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
    Ophthalmology

Internship

  • Northwestern University -Evanston Hospital
    Preliminary medicine

Medical School

  • Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Undergraduate Education

  • Northwestern University, BS

Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American College of Surgeons
  • North American Society of Academic Orbital Surgeons
  • Chicago Ophthalmological Society

Board Certification

  • American Board of Ophthalmology – Ophthalmology