Jenny Y. Yoo, MD

Jenny Y. Yoo, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

General Surgery

Secondary Specialty

  • Endocrine Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Rush University Medical College - 2009
Residency:
Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners/Michigan State University - 2014
Fellowships:
UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) - 2015

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

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4.9
4.9 

276 Ratings

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August 30, 2023

5.0

professional, friendly, efficient

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Caring and compassionate service, Always professional and accommodating, provided excellent explanation and care

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August 28, 2023

5.0

A very personable and knowledgeable doctor.

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August 24, 2023

5.0

I appreciate how patient Dr Yoo is in explaining things.

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August 22, 2023

5.0

Dr Yoo was great before, explaining the procedure, during (I assume) and after the surgery when I was in recovery and on my posy op visit. If I have surgery again, I would go back to her.

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August 18, 2023

5.0

She is wonderful and very professional. She also took the time to listen to what I had to say.

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August 17, 2023

5.0

She answered all my questions

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July 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Yoo is very compassionate, polite and professional. She explains things very well so that one can make an informed decision about care. She really made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process of going through surgery.

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June 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Yoo exhibits a professional and caring demeanor that puts you at ease and gives you confidence that your health and wellbeing is being well taken care of.

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June 22, 2023

5.0

Very friendly, took the time to explain a lot to me. And I am looking forward to working with her some more to correct my issue.

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June 22, 2023

5.0

I had colon cancer. She saved my life with an outstanding outcome

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June 19, 2023

5.0

She was wonderful to my husband even though I wish they would have communicated with me more.

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June 16, 2023

5.0

The excellent treatment and skill in resolving the issue. Dr Yoo took the time to not only explain the surgery but answer my concerns in terms that were understandable to a nonmedical person.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

Dr Yoo kept my daughter and myself well informed on the procedure, what to expect and the outcome. She came in to the final recovery room to talk to both of us. The surgical team was excellent, caring and good at doing a good job of putting a person at ease.

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June 12, 2023

5.0

Amazing surgeon.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

Dr Yoo is very knowledgeable, has a very sincere interest in your health and answers all my questions in an unhurried, understandable way.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

She had a great bedside manner and was very thorough in explaining everything. I felt that she was very knowledgeable in thyroid issues and related surgical concerns.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

She saved my life!

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June 05, 2023

5.0

I found Dr. Yoo to be an exceptional doctor. She kept me very well informed, was very professional on the initial visit, surgery and follow up. I would highly recommend Dr Yoo and now understand why her team speak so highly of her. I believe Dr. Yoo is not only a fine doctor but a quality, caring person as well.

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May 22, 2023

5.0

As I said, she is very professional and I liked the treatment she gave me, she made me feel comfortable in the office and she knew very well the procedure she did for me.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

I have had two surgeries with Dr Yoo in the last 3 months and have been very impressed with her knowledge, attention to details, bedside manner and communication skills.

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May 11, 2023

5.0

good at explaining what needs to be done, how it will be done. Warm and pleasant doctor which always helps put a person at ease in what is usually a stressful situation.

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May 08, 2023

5.0

Extremely thorough explaining all aspects of care, compassionate.

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April 24, 2023

5.0

Excellent communication both in person and via portal

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April 18, 2023

5.0

She always came and kept me informed, good surgeon

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April 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Yoo explained everything clearly and was very kind. She provided other options for the scans that I'll need to have before surgery.

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April 17, 2023

4.0

Explained everything.

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April 14, 2023

5.0

No rush, took her time. Excellent explanation of options of care.

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April 11, 2023

5.0

She is very compassionate and takes the time to explain things to you.

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April 10, 2023

5.0

Dr Yoo is very good! Very thorough, answered all my questions and made me comfortable with surgical process.

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April 03, 2023

5.0

Very clear in her communications, explaining her patient approach and talking of details of condition, why she was doing what she was and possible next steps after test.

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March 30, 2023

5.0

Very caring and knowledgeable She explains everything and is making sure I am ok

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March 28, 2023

5.0

Great personality and very knowledgeable.

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March 27, 2023

5.0

Thorough consultation and pre/post op explanations; fantastic bedside manner

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March 27, 2023

5.0

Very professional and answers all questions

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March 24, 2023

5.0

Great personable Doctor. She did a surgery and saved my life.

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March 23, 2023

5.0

She is caring and compassionate and she did an amazing job.

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March 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Yoo is very thorough and ensured all my questions were answered.

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March 20, 2023

5.0

Dr yoo helped me when I got to hospital and fit me in for surgery, I had seen another surgeon week ago she ordered CT scan and I had to call her office 3 times for help finally went to hospital because of pain,

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March 09, 2023

5.0

Dr yoo was very pleasant and informativePut us at ease

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March 07, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and professional

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March 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Yoo is very personable, answered all my questions and did a great job with my surgery. She is impressive.

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March 02, 2023

5.0

She is incredible, always listens and answers all questions

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March 02, 2023

5.0

She was my surgeon. She did an amazing job. I am recovering very well. She’s very personable!

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March 02, 2023

5.0

She thoroughly explains things, shows you pictures If you don’t understand, she wants to do the best treatment for your care., Is extremely nice and approachable., I feel comfortable asking her questions which I do not often feel with other doctors. Takes her time with you. I did not feel rushed. One of the nicest doctors I have probably ever encountered. thoroughly looked through my records at my appointment to make sure she had all the information and took the time to do that. I can tell she really cares about me as a patient and she’s really trying to find out the proper diagnosis. I wish all doctors are like her, it would make this world a better place.

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February 24, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable. Very caring. Was able to answer all questions that I had.

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February 16, 2023

5.0

Very nice, explained well, made sure I understood and had no questions.

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February 13, 2023

5.0

she was right on how long things would happen

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February 02, 2023

4.0

Dr Yoo listened to me and answered all my questions. Her treatment recommendations were logical and explained in terms I understood.

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January 28, 2023

5.0

From the very first moment we spoke, she made everything clearly and easily for myself and my husband to understand the outcome of the procedure. She did a follow up call to see how I was doing and that is a big big plus on my behalf getting an actual follow up call from the surgeon herself and not a registered nurse. Thank you doctor Yoo and your beautiful staff.

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January 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Yoo is awesome, she explained everything really clearly and answered all my questions. She has a great sense of humour and put me at ease immediately.

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January 21, 2023

5.0

I would extremely recommend Dr. Yoo!! She listened to everything I had to say and she was very fourth coming which is very appreciated. She explained everything step by step and what to expect and she followed through with that! The incisions after the surgery look good which I’m very happy with!

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January 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Yoo is knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner.

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January 17, 2023

5.0

Super nice and informative

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January 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Yoo has the best bed side manner ever. Newly diagnosised with cancer and very scared, I appreciated Dr Yoo was informative, compassionate and real. I appreciate the time she spent with me. Thank you!

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January 05, 2023

5.0

She went over everything so my wife and I would understand.

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January 05, 2023

5.0

She is AWESOME! Excellent bedside manners. Very conscientious.

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January 02, 2023

5.0

She is a very thorough doctor and very caring

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December 29, 2022

5.0

Like I said Dr Yoo is the best

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December 29, 2022

5.0

Northwestern found the model of excellence by having Dr. Jenny Yoo. Her staff and office standard operating procedures were all spot on, no calories wasted in their tasks. They are a precise team but warm, kind, and patient. Impressive!

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December 26, 2022

5.0

Jenny yoo is an excellent surgeon and a great person

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December 19, 2022

5.0

She did a great job on my surgery. Scar barely noticeable

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December 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Yoo is knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate.

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December 17, 2022

5.0

Very efficient and knowledgable

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December 15, 2022

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and has alot of experience with my condition.

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December 12, 2022

5.0

My visits with Dr. Yoo have been excellent. She is well informed of my situation and follow through on her concerns with me.

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December 10, 2022

5.0

Direct and informative.

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December 06, 2022

5.0

Explained exactly what the procedure was about, how she was going to approach it, answered all my questions, great bedside manner, and her team was prepared for me. I’d recommend Dr. Yoo to anyone.

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November 22, 2022

5.0

Pleasant and caring. Wonderful job on my surgery

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November 17, 2022

5.0

She was very heloful. Used terms I understood.

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November 14, 2022

5.0

The Dr. is very professional. Attentive to concerns, she answers all my questions.

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November 14, 2022

5.0

Dr Yoo is an artist in her field of surgery.

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November 10, 2022

5.0

Dr. Yoo has an amazing bed side manner and her professionalism shines from the moment she walks in the room. She was thoughtful and patient, her confidence and expertise made me feel safe, that I was in the right place and in the hands of quality care. I felt safe and less overwhelmed with what to expect as next steps, risks, treatment plan, diagnosis, aftercare, and how she works. The level of professionalism was above and beyond what I had expected.

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November 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Yoo spent a long time with me and answered all of my questions.

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November 07, 2022

5.0

She gave me options and allowed me time to decide. She explained throughly and clearly.

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November 06, 2022

5.0

She is a very, intelligent, caring Dr. An excellent surgeon!

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November 05, 2022

5.0

This is the second time I’ve been in the care of Dr. Yoo and I was elated when I was referred to her for this procedure! Clear and concise with the situation and spelled out all my options which allowed me to decide the next course of action with confidence.

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November 03, 2022

5.0

She was very pleasant , informative

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November 01, 2022

5.0

Explained things thoroughly

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October 27, 2022

5.0

Took care of my problem

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October 21, 2022

5.0

She is great at what she does and is a compassionate caregiver.

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October 20, 2022

5.0

Loved her she was Great , Explained so well and Listened as well😍

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October 17, 2022

5.0

Dr Yoo is a fantastic doctor with a great bedside manner who is competent, professional and compassionate.

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October 13, 2022

5.0

I have confidence in her.

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October 13, 2022

5.0

Her skill and explanation on what needed to be done

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October 07, 2022

5.0

I have confidence in Dr. Yoo’s care and expertise. She does her homework.

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October 07, 2022

5.0

She did surgery on me 2 previous times

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September 22, 2022

5.0

She took plenty of time to explain what was going to be done and answered any questions we had.

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September 19, 2022

5.0

She is very sweet and cares about her patients

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September 16, 2022

5.0

Provides good info

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September 15, 2022

5.0

Jenny Yoo is insightful and reasonable in determining the next course of action/treatment. She spent time enough time to satisfy my questions.

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Jenny Y. Yoo, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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