Kristopher Yoon, MD
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Kristopher Yoon, MD

  • Pediatrics|
  • Internal Medicine
Average rating: 4.9
 
Santa Monica 16th Street Internal Medicine & Pediatrics |

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

UCLA Health Santa Monica 16th Street Immediate Care

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)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
104 total ratings | 41 reviews
5.0
February 21, 2025
Amazing as always!! He’s the best!!
5.0
February 19, 2025
He is very helpful and informative.
5.0
February 19, 2025
Amazing experience very professional,compassionate ,he really show empathy also staff at the front desk immediately help me with all my quickly admission. Thank very much today I am Feeling better!!!
5.0
February 18, 2025
Doctor was excellent, very pleasant personality
5.0
February 18, 2025
Spent time going over my health history, answering questions. Very thorough and kind.