4777 E State St
Rockford, IL, United States
61101
Facility Affiliations
Dr. W. Steve Yoon's Credentials
Accepting New Patients
Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients
Biography
Dr. Yoon is a board certified ophthalmologist (medical doctor specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of eye disease). He specializes in laser cataract surgery, LASIK, PRK, and corneal surgery. He also treats glaucoma, diabetic eye disease as well as infections and inflammatory diseases of the eye. Dr. Yoon is a skilled and experienced surgeon who has performed thousands of eye surgeries. Many patients are seen on a referral basis from other physicians and eye care professionals.Dr. Yoon grew up in Eastman, Georgia. He completed his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College, one of the oldest private medical schools in the U.S., where he was chosen as a New York Medical College Trustee Scholar awarded to the top 15%. He completed his ophthalmology residency at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City where he served as Chief Resident. He also served as a fellow in Corneal and External Disease at the Lions Eye Institute in Albany, NY, a specialty referral eye center. Dr. Yoon has researched and published the effects of various medications on corneal sensation; lectured at professional meetings and has also designed diagnostic machinery used in medical and engineering research. With his background in engineering, he has a unique, in depth knowledge of lasers and technology used in ophthalmology. Beyond providing you with excellent medical care, he strives to care for you as a person. Your well-being is always the first priority.
Languages
- Korean
- English
Education
- New York Medical College (Grad. 1995)
I know Dr Yoon was an excellent doctor, he took great care of me for several years, He told me I didn't need him as much as some other patients. He turned me over to one of the other doctors in his office. I was very unhappy about his decision. He was very reassuring that if I needed him, he would be readily available. I was turned over to doctor Patel. First year being her patient wasn't anything but a yearly check up. She had the personality of an unpainted wall but excepted it as Dr Yoon in all glory didn't have much of a personality either. He was doing his job, I was seeing him as I felt he was the best in this area. Third year with Dr Patel I came back after my yearly exam, six months early. I told her I had been testing my eyes daily with the grid test. I started to see less and less of the grid with my right eye. Well she was very abrasive, and arrogant with me after checking my eye telling me there was absolutely no change in my eyes site !! I told her I'm sorry but your wrong it's really bothering me etc!! She dismissed me and told me she would see me next year..I was fine! Six months later I called the office to make another appointment as my eye was getting worse. I asked the staff to schedule me with doctor Yoon. I told he's not your doctor anymore. I then went on to explain what happened the last visit with Dr Patel. I was uncomfortable with her and my eye was getting worse...now I was having lots of pressure and pain, the vision was horrible. Made me and appointment with another Doctor. another Doctor wing >?? lady who had an obvious problem communicating in English . She checked me and did several test ....she came back and said you have to go someplace else we can't help you ???what ?? You have a Pucker ( wrinkle) in your eye HUH?? what the hell is that. she escorted me to the otter office. I said I want to see Dr Yoon ...he is to busy I was told several time. I need to know what the problem is. You have a macular issue and need to see a specialist...I wanted to make and appointment the snotty girl at the front desk said it will be at least a year !!! OMG All because Dr magnificent was to busy to see a patient he PROMISED HE WOULD BE THERE FOR THEM. ...the story goes on and on ..... today I can't drive among other things .....I;m thinking of seeing an Attorney in Chicago ...all of this happened because of inflated egos He could have taken a few minute to talk to me and explain it to me. I had great respect for this Doctor sadly he has none for his patients ......... my advise don't go there it;s not worth the risk....
Submitted Feb. 28, 2024