Yanghee Woo,

• 2003, Doctor of Medicine, Drexel College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• 1998, Health Careers Program, Harvard University Extension School, Cambridge, Massachusetts
• 1995, Certificate in East Asian Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey

• 2007-2010, General Surgery Resident, Department of Surgery, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York City, NY
• 2003-2005, Intern/Resident, Department of Surgery, St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Centers

Yanghee Woo, M.D., is a world-renowned cancer surgeon at City of Hope^® Cancer Center Duarte, known for her expertise in robotic surgery and her deep compassion for patients. With advanced training and a caring approach, Dr. Woo helps individuals facing stomach and other gastrointestinal cancers feel informed, supported and hopeful every step of the way. 

Patients choose Dr. Woo not only for her surgical skills, but also for her honesty, warmth, and dedication to giving each person the best possible care. She believes that combining leading-edge science with personalized treatment is key to changing the future of cancer care for her patients and for people around the world. 

Dr. Woo received her medical degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia and completed her surgical training at Columbia University, followed by a research fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, both in New York City. She trained in advanced stomach cancer surgery in Seoul, South Korea and began her career leading the robotic surgery program at Columbia. 

A leading expert in stomach cancer and minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Woo joined City of Hope in 2015 and serves as director of international surgery and the Gastroenterology Minimally Invasive Therapy Program, in which role she leads a team of doctors, researchers and scientists working together to find new ways to detect cancer early, improve surgical outcomes and offer new treatments like immunotherapy and targeted medicine. 

Dr. Woo has been honored with several awards for her work, including the “Illuminator Award” from Hope for Stomach Cancer and the “Community Leader in Medicine Award” from the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles for her efforts to bring better cancer care to diverse communities. She is active in many national and international cancer organizations and frequently leads trainings on robotic surgery for complex cancers. 

Driven by a passion for innovation and healing, Dr. Woo brings knowledge, leadership, and a deep commitment to helping patients live longer and better lives.