Elisa K. Yoo MD

Dermatologic Surgery

Chief executive officer, Ocean Dermatology

3801 Katella AvenueSuite 414Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Phone+1 562-430-9900
Fax+1 562-430-6065

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Summary

Dr. Elisa Yoo is a dermatologist specializing in dermatologic surgery, with subspecialties in dermatologic oncology, based in Los Alamitos, CA. She completed her medical training, including a residency in dermatology and fellowships in micrographic surgery, dermatologic oncology, and cutaneous oncology, at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Dr. Yoo is the president of Ocean Dermatology and has expertise in treating conditions such as malignant melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancer, and eczema, and performs Mohs micrographic surgery. She has contributed to research on apoptosis induction in human cells related to photochemotherapy and has been recognized with multiple CMS Meaningful Use Certifications. Dr. Yoo is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Education & Training

University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, 2001 - 2002
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Dermatology, 1997 - 2001
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Cutaneous Oncology, 1997 - 1998
Temple University HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1997
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1996

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2004 - 2028
VA State Medical License 2004 - 2010
MD State Medical License 2003 - 2007
PA State Medical License 2000 - 2006
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EMA, Modernizing Medicine, Inc., 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EMA, Modernizing Medicine, Inc., 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EMA Mobile, Modernizing Medicine, Inc., 2013-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

21 citations
Photo recall effect in association with cefazolin.
Luis A. Garza, Elisa K. Yoo, Jacqueline M. Junkins-Hopkins, Abby VanVoorhees
Cutis. 2004-01-01
57 citations
Complete molecular remission during biologic response modifier therapy for Sézary syndrome is associated with enhanced helper T type 1 cytokine production and natural ...
Elisa K. Yoo, Maureen Cassin, Stuart R. Lessin, Alain H. Rook
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2001-08-01
106 citations
Photopheresis: Clinical Applications and Mechanism of Action
Alain H. Rook, Karen Rebecca Suchin, David M.F. Kao, Elisa K. Yoo, William H. Macey
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Symposium Proceedings. 1999-09-01

Journal Articles

Photochemotherapy and UVA Alone Induce Apoptosis in Hyman Lymphocytes: Implications for Therapeutic Efficacy
Vowels, B.R., Yoo, E.K., and Rook, A.H., Photochem and Photobiol 1995, 61:83S
Kinetics of Apoptosis Induction in Lymphocytes by UVA and Photochemotherapy
Yoo, E.K., Rook, A.H., Gasparro, F.P., and Vowels, B.R., J Invest Dermatology 1995, 105(6):874
Apoptosis Induction by Photochemotherapy: Relevance to Anti-tumor Therapy
Yoo, E.K., Rook, A.H., and Vowels, B.R., J Invest Dermatol 1995, 104(4):636