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Dr. Benjamin Yim, MD

Dr. Benjamin Yim, MD

Neurosurgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Benjamin Yim, MD is a neurosurgeon in Walnut Creek, CA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2014. He is affiliated with medical facilities John Muir Medical Center Concord and John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek. He is not accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

130 La Casa Via Bldg 2 Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Make an Appointment

(925) 309-5155

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Yim is affiliated with John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek Walnut Creek, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
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Dr. Yim's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yim

4.9

18 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dianne – May 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Julissa N – Jan 07, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Brain aneurism – Dec 01, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Eileen Pacheco – Nov 29, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dorothy Millan – Nov 14, 2023
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What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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Nov 08, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Azi Carter – Oct 17, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Kelli Nielsen – Oct 10, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Oct 05, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ursula – Oct 03, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 30, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 06, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Best Neuro surgery care in East Bay! – Aug 16, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kathy Y. – Jul 10, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 26, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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Gary LaVere – Jun 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Meryl – May 15, 2023
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About Me

care philosophy

His approach is to consider each patients unique clinical, anatomic, and personal factors to collectively develop a customized management for their diagnosis.?

biography

Dr. Benjamin Yim is a dual-trained cerebrovascular neurosurgeon with East Bay Brain & Spine Medical Group and BASS Medical Group. He has privileges at John Muir Medical CenterWalnut Creek Campus. Dr. Yim has a particular interest in endovascular...read more

  • Neurosurgery

  • Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery

  • Interventional Neuroradiology

  • Neurological Skull Base Surgery

  • Neurological Trauma Surgery

  • Neurovascular Surgery

  • Endovascular Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2021

  • Stanford University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2021

  • Mount Sinai Hospital In New York City

    Fellowship Hospital, 2020

  • Albany Medical Center New York

    Internship Hospital, 2015

  • Albany Medical College

    Medical School, 2014

  • Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School Of Public Health

    Undergraduate School, 2008
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Locations

Practice

Oxygen Plus Inc130 La Casa Via Bldg 2 Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Office213 Quarry Rd Fl MC5958 Palo Alto, CA 94304
2

Practice

John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd Walnut Creek, CA 94598
3

Practice

Stanford Hospital and Clinics300 Pasteur Dr Stanford, CA 94305
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • John Muir Medical Center Concord

    2540 East St
    Concord, CA 94520
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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