Cecilia J. Yoon

Cecilia J. Yoon, M.D. serves as Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, and practices as an Assistant Attending Physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease, she specializes in HIV/AIDS clinical management at the Center for Special Studies (HIV/AIDS).

Her academic background includes:

• B.A. from Barnard College - Columbia University (1991)
• M.D. from Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1995)

Dr. Yoon's research centers on HIV/AIDS complications, with significant contributions to understanding tuberculosis co-infection, syphilis manifestations, metabolic disorders like diabetes in HIV patients, and neurological conditions such as progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. Her recent work explores medical education innovations during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating adaptability to emerging healthcare challenges.

Publication trends reveal an evolution from clinical case studies on infectious disease complications (2004-2008) toward contemporary medical education research, reflecting both deep clinical expertise and responsiveness to systemic healthcare shifts. Her work maintains focus on HIV-related pathologies while expanding into pandemic-driven educational methodologies.

Dr. Yoon actively contributes to clinical care through NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's Center for Special Studies (HIV/AIDS), providing specialized services at 525 East 68th Street, and engages in medical student education as evidenced by her 2021 publication on virtual clinical training.