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UCLA Devid Geffen School of Medicine - Department of Neurological Surgery - Fellowship - 2020
UCLA Devid Geffen School of Medicine - Department of Neurological Surgery - Residency - 2018
Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, China - Fellowship - 2018
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine - Department of Surgery - Internship - 2012
Thomas Jefferson University Office of the Registrar - Medical Education - 2011
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.
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Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.8
Rate provider 0-10
4.8
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
Ease of scheduling appointments
4.6
Ease of contacting
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Comments
4.8 out of 5 (52 Ratings, 23 Comments)
5.0
Aug 2025
Wonderful doctor
5.0
Aug 2025
Very pleasant experience
5.0
Aug 2025
Excellent Team work! BEST Doctor. Extremely smart, caring, knowledgeable, informative. Fantastic experience Love this Doctor
5.0
Aug 2025
Amazing Team work. Wonderful, caring team
5.0
Aug 2025
Dr. Ooi and his staff are amazing! I feel so comfortable and safe in their hands! The hospital staff is also incredible, kind, attentive and kind felt at ease
5.0
Aug 2025
My wait time was not long at all the staff was friendly carding and informative everything was straight to the point and I liked the compassion shown to me by the doctor and staff
5.0
Aug 2025
Everyone was communicating well knew what I was there for
5.0
Aug 2025
The provider is awesome as well as the staff, listens to you, and works with your time as well as there's , great team
5.0
Aug 2025
All the staff is awesome asks to assist you and asks if need any while waiting and offers water how great is this staff the are awesome
5.0
Jul 2025
Dr. Ooi took the time to explain and ease any concerns I had
5.0
Jun 2025
Excellent
5.0
Jun 2025
Very good
4.6
Jun 2025
The whole staff from A-Z VERY CARING detailed and I've been telling friends family how bless I was in great hands .
5.0
Jun 2025
Very empressed with all the staff we dealt with.
5.0
Jun 2025
All the staff was great
5.0
Jun 2025
Great provider he explains everything to where I understand and listens to my questions and answers them fully,
5.0
Jun 2025
Very close, and they all listen to the patient and then answer questions
5.0
May 2025
Dr Ooi was very good at explaining and answering my questions.
5.0
May 2025
When they called with information they explained everything very good.
5.0
May 2025
Could not have gone better.
5.0
May 2025
Everyone worked seamlessly to take care of me.
5.0
May 2025
Very thorough
5.0
May 2025
Very professional, explain carefully the treatments