In September, my grandmother went into the Palomar Neurosurgery Center with a subdural bleed. Everyone in my family was extremely worried for her, but Dr. Kevin Yoo provided just the right words to reassure us. He was direct and professional without hiding the severity of her condition. We were so happy that he was to perform her operation, and we've only grown happier with her remarkable recovery over the last two months!

- R. Jones

I am a 60-year-old woman who suffered for many years with horrible back pain. After walking or standing for more than a few minutes, I would have to sit down. Finally, my back problems led to pain and numbness in my left leg. I tried every treatment I cam across to relieve the pain, but nothing worked for more than a few days.

Finally, I met Dr. Yoo through friends who had consulted with him. I made an appointment for a surgery consultation. He used a computer program to show me what my surgery would look like, and spent as much time as my family and I needed answering questions about the surgery and the recovery process.

I had a fusion on my L4-5 on September 1, 2006 and am doing very well since. I tell everyone about the three-inch scar I have on my left hip because it astounds them that I wasn't cut down the front or back of my spine. Recovery from the surgery has been relatively easy, and when I had problems, Dr. Yoo went out of his way to find the right solution. I also appreciate Dr. Yoo's very nice office staff. They are alwaysglad to hear from me and I from them.

My only regret is that I didn't meet Dr. Yoo sooner and save myself needless years of pain and suffering.

- R. Lynch

Hugs and love
your patient,
- G. Page

Dear Dr. Yoo,

I am writing this letter to let you know how much I appreciate what you have done for me. I have always lived my life very active and athletically. Yes, it is true the older you get the more you slow down, but I still have been very active at my age of 49. This past year changed my whole entire life, literally. In a matter of three months, starting from experiencing soreness, then hurting, then pain on and off to chronic and then debilitating pan over the course of a few days in my left arm and neck.

Not even percocet could take the edge off the pain. I couldn't even hold my head up. And sleep... I didn't even have a chance. The quality of my life felt like it was depleting. I could never live life like this. How could anyone live with so much pain?

Then you changed my life after my surgery! When I awoke after my surgery the post-op was nothing compared to the prior pain. All the pain in my left arm and neck was gone! You gave my life back to me and I thank you for that. I consider myself very blessed to have you as my surgeon. You are a very caring, outstanding surgeon in your field. The best! Thank you again for all you have done not only for me but my family as well.

Sincerely,
Darlene S.