Simon S Yoo

Simon S Yoo, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, with additional appointments in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and Surgery (Organ Transplantation). His clinical expertise spans high-risk skin cancer management, transplant dermatology, and advanced surgical/aesthetic procedures including Mohs micrographic surgery, laser surgery, and cosmetic interventions.

Education:

• MD: Yale University (2000)
• Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School (2001)
• Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital (2004)
• Fellowship: University of California, San Francisco Medical Center (2005)

Dr. Yoo's research focuses on oncologic dermatology for high-risk and transplant-related skin cancers, reconstructive techniques post-excision, and aesthetic innovations. His work bridges dermatology, otolaryngology, and transplant surgery through interdisciplinary collaboration, with particular emphasis on Mohs surgery standardization, laser applications for scar revision, and evidence-based protocols for basal cell nevus syndrome treatment. Clinical translation of surgical innovations remains central to his methodology.

Recent publications demonstrate leadership in surgical education and clinical guideline development, including objective assessment tools for sclerotherapy, consensus standards for hedgehog inhibitors, and analysis of cosmetic training infrastructure. These works collectively advance technical proficiency metrics and curriculum frameworks across dermatologic surgery subspecialties.

Honors:

• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2000)

While specific student advising details are not publicly documented, Dr. Yoo's active role in national working groups (Cosmetic and Laser Education, ACGME Regulatory) and high-impact publications reflects significant mentorship in surgical training. His clinical work at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Lake Forest Hospital directly informs translational research priorities.