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Dr. John Yim is a surgical oncologist in Duarte, CA. He specializes in the surgical removal of cancerous tumors and growths.
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recommendSEP 03, 2015 • Jane F. in Riverside, CA
Dr. Yim is a brilliant caring doctor and finds solutions no matter how complicated a situation might be. He leaves no questions unanswered and maintains a patient, personable, and professional attitude during treatment. The outstanding care and treatment Dr. Yim provides is an awesome example of the quality of doctors City of Hope provides that makes this hospital the most outstanding cancer treatment center. It is devastating to become a cancer patient, but the excellent treatment received at City of Hope helps to inspire calm and confidence in the treatment plan. Thank you Dr. Yim and City of Hope for providing the “best of the best” patient care ever.
City of Hope - Main Campus (Duarte)
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. John H. Yim is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
1500 Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010
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Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- United Healthcare
- WellPoint
Bio
Dr. John Yim graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1992 before completing a residency in General Surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.
Dr. Yim has one office in California where he specializes in Surgical Oncology and Endocrinology.
Dr. Yim works with one hundred and sixty-six doctors including Dr. William Boswell and Dr. Jonathan Kessler.
Specialties
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Surgical Oncology
Surgical oncologists offer surgical treatment for patients suffering from a variety of cancers. The goal of a surgical oncologist is to stop the advancement of the disease through surgical intervention, sending the patient into remission. Dr. Yim may offer a range of surgical treatment types including preventive surgery, curative surgery, diagnostic surgery, debulking surgery, palliative surgery, restorative surgery, and more. Dr. may offer surgery in conjunction with other treatments like radiation therapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy.
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Endocrinology
Endocrinologists are trained to treat patients for a variety of hormonal diseases and disorders, such as diabetes. Dr. Yim can diagnose and create treatment plans for conditions like growth disorders, obesity, low testosterone, osteoporosis and various thyroid disorders, among others. Treatments provided by an endocrinologist may include medication management or hormone therapies.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Stanford University School of Medicine
MD • 1992
Residency
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Barnes-Jewish Hospital • Saint Louis, MO
Residency in General Surgery
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
- Korean
Links & Social Media
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