Dr. Sylvia Hyejin Yoo, MD

Dr. Sylvia Yoo is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric eye care, bringing 19 years of dedicated experience to treating children's vision needs. She earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed her specialized training through a residency at the prestigious Jules Stein Eye Institute. Her dual expertise in ophthalmology and pediatrics allows her to provide comprehensive eye care specifically tailored to young patients. Dr. Yoo is fluent in English and Russian, enabling her to communicate effectively with diverse families in their preferred language.

Dr. Yoo practices at multiple locations throughout the Boston area, including Tufts Medical Center in Boston, the New England Eye Center locations in both Framingham and Boston, and Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford. She maintains a hospital affiliation with Boston Medical Center Brighton. Her clinical focus includes treating common childhood vision problems such as …crossed eyes, lazy eye, and farsightedness. Dr. Yoo performs comprehensive eye examinations and specialized procedures including eye pressure testing and surgical correction of misaligned eyes to help children achieve their best possible vision.