James Yoo, MD

James Yoo, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

617-732-8460

4.808333 average rating from 144 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA
  • Westwood, MA

Dr. James Yoo is a member of the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.

Dr. Yoo received his medical degree from the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine (New York, NY) and completed a general surgery residency at the Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center (Boston, MA). He completed a fellowship in laparoscopic colon & rectal surgery, and a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital (New York, NY). Dr. Yoo previously served as Chief of the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery at UCLA (Los Angeles, CA), and Chief of the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Tufts Medical Center (Boston, MA). Dr. Yoo is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery.

Dr. Yoo’s research focuses on the tumor microenvironment, tumor-myofibroblast interactions, and colitis-associated cancer.

Dr. Yoo has clinical interests in minimally invasive surgical approaches, colorectal cancer, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, anal dysplasia, and anorectal diseases.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: New York Presbyterian - Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons****, Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship, 2006
  • Fellowship: New York Presbyterian - Weill Cornell Medical Center, Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Fellowship, 2005
  • Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, general surgery residency, 2004
  • Internship: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, general surgery internship, 1998
  • Medical Education: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, medicine, 1997

Board Certifications

  • Colon and Rectal Surgery, American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery (General Surgery), American Board of Surgery

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.808333 average rating from 144 reviews

  • Dr Yoo and his medical assistant were both very kind, knowledgeable and respectful. [redacted] The appointment time was well organized and all my questions were answered. Thank you so much!

    2026-09-05

  • I think Dr. Yoo is a wonderful doctor. He listens, he's caring, and kind, and interested in me as a patient. He did my cancer surgery, removed a lump, sent me on to radiation at Dana-Farber, and also somehow somebody put together this team. And it was between him, the radiation oncologist, and the oncologist at Dana-Farber, I had top A plus care.

    2026-08-27

  • Dr Yoo seems very knowledgeable... I have to say I felt a bit rushed but it might have been because I was nervous

    2026-08-26

  • Nurse and Doctor were very polite. Doctor listened and provided information to go forward

    2026-08-25

  • provider is very personable and explains everything with great detail.

    2026-08-19

  • he's great

    2026-08-19

  • It was a short and sweet visit, but that's all I needed.

    2026-08-17

  • Very professional and knowledgeable, made me very comfortable during all phases of my visit

    2026-08-12

  • I think Dr. Yoo is amazing. He's professional. He's timely. He respects me. I'm always comfortable when I go there. My cancer is not the most comfortable cancer and he always makes me feel comfortable and I just really appreciate that. It's very important to my care.

    2026-08-10

  • Excellent

    2026-08-09

  • He was respectful and always checked in with us to make sure we understood everything he said.

    2026-08-05

  • Competent and experienced

    2026-07-15

  • He was very professional, understood my condition and offered, honest, candid feedback with recommendations.

    2026-07-09

  • Very professional and caring

    2026-06-16

  • Dr Yoo is a great provider. Always makes sure that I am comfortable throughout the entire visit.

    2026-06-13

  • He is very experienced doctor.

    2026-06-10

  • Dr Yoo was very knowledgeable. He summarized my history and provided clear instructions regarding next steps.

    2026-05-21

  • Yes, Dr. Yoo, Y-O-O, is awesome. He's gentle, great sense of humor, and explains everything very clearly. Felt very safe in his hands.

    2026-05-21

  • Great communicators ..much appreciated!

    2026-05-13

  • Dr. Yoo was very kind. He listened very carefully. He did a good examination and he gave me a full explanation of what my situation is for me to make a good decision.

    2026-05-14

  • Dr. Yoo is an exceptional doctor. I was late for the appointment because I could not get parking. He ended up taking me. I was grateful that he could do that. I know he's a busy doctor, and that's a busy hospital He's always been kind of courteous, listens, and has a positive attitude. I am fortunate to have him as a doctor.

    2026-05-02

  • I find that Dr. Yoo and his staff are very kind, caring and compassionate people.

    2026-04-20

  • I feel Dr yoo and I have a good understanding of my issues and we do talk about it. He seems very nice and knowledgeable. So far so good ?

    2026-04-16

  • Very caring competent provider.

    2026-04-15

  • Dr. Yoo is very knowledgeable and very attentive to my needs. We've spoken on the phone before and I feel very comfortable with him continuing with my procedure.

    2026-04-10

  • My experience with this provider was wonderful. He was very, very clear and easy to understand and he seemed genuinely interested and I really can't say enough good things.

    2026-04-04

  • Outstanding in every way.

    2026-04-02

  • Only preliminary visits to date. I believe he is very competent.

    2026-03-16

  • The provider is very good

    2026-03-14

  • Dr. Yoo is very caring and pro active doctor!

    2026-03-12

  • Dr Yoo is great!

    2026-03-09

  • He is an excellent doctor. He answers all my questions, and I highly recommend him.

    2026-03-04

  • Yeah, nurse and provider were friendly. They were approachable, easy to talk to. The examination was done professionally. There was no wasted time. Boundaries were respected. I thought it was a fine visit and I felt well taken care of and of course I appreciated the feedback on my condition.

    2026-02-19

  • He was kind and listened to what I had to say

    2026-02-16

  • Patient, caring

    2026-02-27

  • Dr. Yoo was kind, understanding and extremely helpful.

    2026-02-04

  • Dr. Yoo is so gentle and kind.

    2026-01-28

  • Overall a very good appointment. We were able to figure out my issues

    2026-01-27

  • Yeah, talking with Dr. Yoo was very good. My only question would be, when am I going to get the results from him looking at the films to tell me what his thoughts are on the diagnosis?

    2026-01-19

  • Dr Yoo is very professional, informative and respectful. I am happy to have him as a part of my healthcare team.

    2026-01-14

  • Great asset to the department

    2026-01-14

  • Very personable. I felt very comfortable with him.

    2026-01-10

  • [redacted] he was thorough in questioning me and put me ease.

    2025-12-23

  • Dr. Yoo has my confidence

    2025-12-23

  • Very knowledgeable and easy to talk with

    2025-12-19

  • I had a very pleasant experience with my G.I appointment.

    2025-12-15

  • Dr Yoo spent the necessary time to go over my health issue.

    2025-12-02

  • Dr. Yoo is always very professional and answers all questions.

    2025-11-28

  • Nothing to add. Good experience.

    2025-11-16

  • I was happy with the provider

    2025-11-13

  • Dr. Yoo is very professional and at the same time friendly and welcoming. He is very respectful when I'm getting into my hospital gown for my exam. He is very timely yet was patient, allowing time for my daughter to join the visit.

    2025-11-13

  • He was very pleasant and knowledgeable.

    2025-11-10

  • He treats you with respect and makes you feel comfortable.

    2025-11-09

Accepted Insurance

  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • Medicaid ME
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