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Thomas Jefferson University Office of the Registrar - Medical Education - 2011
UCLA Devid Geffen School of Medicine - Department of Neurological Surgery - Residency - 2018
UCLA Devid Geffen School of Medicine - Department of Neurological Surgery - Fellowship - 2020
Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University - China - ship
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine - Department of Surgery - Internship - 2012
Bio
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.
Accepted Insurance
= Accepting New Patients
Aetna Better Health Chip Medicaid
Aetna Better Health Star Plans Medicaid
Aetna Medicare Adv
Aetna TX HealthAetna
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
Amerigroup Medicaid
Amerigroup Medicare Adv
BCBS Blue Advantage HMO(ACA)
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
BCBS UT Connect
Care N Care Medicare Adv
Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
City of Euless
Cook Childrens Medicaid
Coventry First Health
Galaxy
HealthSmart
Humana ChoiceCare Commercial
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Maestro Health - Fort Worth Firefighters
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Tarrant
Molina Medicaid Chip
Molina Medicaid Star Plans
Molina Medicare Adv
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Superior Medicaid Chip Plans
Superior Medicaid Star Plans
Superior Medicare Adv/Wellcare by Allwell
Texas Independent Health Plan (TIHP)
TriWest (BCBS)
Tricare Humana Military
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
USA Lonestar Network
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
Reviews
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4.8
Provider discussed treatment options
4.7
Ease of scheduling appointments
4.9
Rate provider 0-10
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.8
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.8
Provider included you in decisions
4.7
Ease of contacting
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Comments
4.8 out of 5 (77 Ratings, 17 Comments)
5.0
Mar 2023
Very efficient surgeon; wonderful with patients; very caring & concerned
5.0
Mar 2023
GREAT
4.9
Mar 2023
Dr Ooi extremely knowledgeable and explained options and treatments with my best interests in mind.
4.9
Mar 2023
Compassionate
5.0
Mar 2023
Dr ooi was incredible. I felt that I was in good hands and knew I would be taken care of . Felt relieved having someone who cares so much.
5.0
Mar 2023
I'm very happy with everyone at this facility and know that I will be taken care of with my issues.
5.0
Mar 2023
Dr Ooi is truly so smart , knowledgeable about my problem. I couldn't ask for a better Dr. He is amzing in every aspect, so grateful gor him
4.8
Mar 2023
Dr Ooi was compassionate and informative. He made me feel included in my care. While my diagnosis is not great, I felt less afraid after my visit.
5.0
Feb 2023
My Doctors the very best
5.0
Feb 2023
Dr. Ooi was so PATIENT! Took time to help me understand and let me be a part of my care plan moving forward. Thank you!
5.0
Feb 2023
Good
5.0
Feb 2023
Good
5.0
Feb 2023
Dr. Ooi was extremely kind and listened to my concerns. Each problem was addressed and explained to myself and my husband. Dr. Ooi involved us in the treatment plan moving forward and we felt very confident having him as my physician. We were extremely impressed with each and every one of his staff that helped with my visit.
5.0
Feb 2023
The overall experience seemed to be handled like a "well oiled machine" from start to finish.
4.9
Jan 2023
Explained everything in a clear way
5.0
Jan 2023
Throughout the surgical procedures and the follow-up, Dr. Oii and the Nurse Practitioner [...] provided exceptional service.