Kristopher Yoon, MD
Accepting new patients

Kristopher Yoon, MD

  • Pediatrics|
  • Internal Medicine
Average rating: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Santa Monica 16th Street Primary Care |
1245 16th Street, Suite 125 Santa Monica, CA 90404

About

Dr. Kristopher Yoon is a primary care physician in Santa Monica. He is board certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics, and sees patients of all ages. His clinical interests include preventive medicine and providing whole family care.

Dr. Yoon received his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and completed his residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at West Virginia University School of Medicine. He was raised in Central Illinois and earned his undergraduate degree at Loyola University Chicago, where he majored in biology and chemistry, with a minor in music.

When he is not working, Dr. Yoon enjoys trying new restaurants and exploring Los Angeles.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics, 2018
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018

Residency

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, West Virginia University School of Medicine, 2018

Degrees

MD, Southern Illinois Univ School of Medicine, 2014
MS, Eastern Illinois University, 2008

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital

Areas of Focus

Research

Publications

Nield LS, Vallejo MC, Lama AM, Yoon KK, Carpenter AS, Baker CM, Hobbs GR. Rate of Plagiarism in Personal Comments Essays of Applicants to a US Allopathic Medical School: an Observational Study. J Gen Intern Med. 2019 Nov;34(11):2329-2330. doi: 10.1007/s11606-019-05243-9. PMID: 31388907; PMCID: PMC6848402.

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
127 total ratings | 82 reviews
5.0
Dr. Yoon was absolutely great. Thorough, pleasant, knowledgeable and professional. It was my first visit with him and I was beyond pleased.
5.0
Zoom video visit. Great experience and cordial convo while meeting need
5.0
Dr. Yoon is a caring, knowledgeable and overall wonderful doctor. I’ve been seeing him for years.
5.0
Always professional, concerned, informative and pleasant...
5.0
As usual, his approach was highly professional and thorough. His friendly disposition was a plus point. Answered all my questions fully to my satisfaction.