Eunji Yim, MD

Neurology, Neuro-Oncology
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I strive to understand every patient in their life context and invite them to actively participate in their care journey with informed decisions. Patients come from diverse backgrounds with cultural beliefs, values, and traditions which influence decisions about their health. I aim to discuss and explain information in clear and accessible language to everyone, regardless of prior knowledge or health literacy. A brain tumor diagnosis is life-altering – my goal is to alleviate the physical as well as emotional impact on my patient and their loved ones. I partner with and advocate for my patients alongside our outstanding multidisciplinary team to provide seamless, comprehensive care.

I strive to understand every patient in their life context and invite them to actively participate in their care journey with informed decisions. Patients come from diverse backgrounds with cultural…
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About

Dr. Yim is a neuro-oncologist and board-certified neurologist whose path into medicine took her around the world. Born in South Korea, she spent most of her childhood in North Carolina. She received her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in French from Duke University in Durham, NC. After spending a year back in Korea, she pursued a Master of Science (MS) in Physiology at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. She received her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Ohio. Dr. Yim then completed her neurology residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI, during which time she served as Chief Resident and Wellness Chair. She subsequently completed her neuro-oncology fellowship at Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical College, bi-campus affiliations with New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City.

Dr. Yim is committed to clinical excellence and is inspired to improve healthcare equity. Her research has been presented on national and international stages at the American Academy of Neurology, Society for Neuro-Oncology, American Society for Clinical Oncology, and World Federation of Neuro-Oncology Societies. She is also deeply passionate about mentoring the next generation of physicians.

Overview

Diseases & Conditions

Brain Metastasis
Brain Tumors
Glioblastoma
Glioma
Meningioma
Metastases to the Nervous System
Neurofibromatosis (NF)
Neurologic Complications of Cancer and Cancer Therapies
Neurologic Paraneoplastic Syndromes
Spine and Spinal Cord Tumors

Ages Seen

Adult
Senior

Languages Spoken

English
Korean

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital

Locations

8800 West Doyne Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital

Education & Training

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor - Doctor of Medicine - (2018)

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor - Residency in Neurology - (2019-2022)

Columbia University Medical Center - New York - NY - Fellowship in Neuro-Oncology - (2022-2024)

Board Certifications

Neurology

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