Dr. Michael Yang, M.D., is fellowship-trained cataract and glaucoma specialist. He attended UC Irvine where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with the Chancellor’s Award of Distinction and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.
Dr. Yang went on to complete his Medical Degree at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. After medical school, Dr. Yang completed his medical internship at White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he cared for an underserved population at the height of the COVID pandemic.
Dr. Michael Yang, M.D., is fellowship-trained cataract and glaucoma specialist. He attended UC Irvine where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with the Chancellor’s Award of Distinction and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.
Dr. Yang went on to complete his Medical Degree at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. After medical school, Dr. Yang completed his medical internship at White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he cared for an underserved population at the height of the COVID pandemic.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Central Valley Eye Medical Group through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Excellent service was provided by the team.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Yang is great doctor. He is professional, compassionate, and takes the time to explain everything clearly.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Great guy
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Yang is very patient and kind. He answered our questions and explained the plan of care. Very helpful.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Very caring and gracious physician
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
He listens to me and ask questions. I like that
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Yang is the best He always explains everything until I could understand it and so far everything’s been working out great thank you Dr. Always treating me what kindness I’m being thorough with everything going on with my eyes.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
What a great doctor very knowledgeable thorough and exsplained everything making it easy to understand. I highly recommend him
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Yang is thorough, very knowledgeable, very empathetic to patients.
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
I always look forward to see him when I have an appointment😀I was sad when the reception told me he wouldn’t be there when I come for my next appointment.
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
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Stockton Office
36 West Yokuts Avenue Suite 1 Stockton, CA 95207
Dr. Michael Yang, M.D., is fellowship-trained cataract and glaucoma specialist. He attended UC Irvine where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with the Chancellor’s Award of Distinction and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.
Dr. Yang went on to complete his Medical Degree at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. After medical school, Dr. Yang completed his medical internship at White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he cared for an underserved population at the height of the COVID pandemic.
After internship, Dr. Yang returned to UC Irvine to complete his ophthalmology residency where he was chosen to serve as the sole Chief Resident – focusing on improving surgical training and resident wellness. After this, Dr. Yang joined Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University where he was selected to be a Clinical Instructor and underwent specialized training in his Glaucoma Fellowship.
Credentials & Specializations Dr. Yang is skilled in sutureless cataract surgery and helping patients select the ideal intraocular lenses – including: Monofocal (correcting hyperopia and myopia), Toric (correcting astigmatism), Extended depth of focus (EDOF), Multifocal (correcting presbyopia) and Light Adjustable Lenses (LAL, customizable lenses).
Through his specialized Glaucoma Fellowship training, Dr. Yang is also experienced with multiple options of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and glaucoma lasers to treat glaucoma and possibly decrease the number of glaucoma eye drops needed.
For more advanced glaucoma, Dr. Yang also has a breadth of surgical experience with implanting and managing glaucoma tube shunt devices and trabeculectomy surgeries.
Michael is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Glaucoma Society (AGS).
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Excellent service was provided by the team.
Dr. Yang is great doctor. He is professional, compassionate, and takes the time to explain everything clearly.
Great guy
Dr. Yang is very patient and kind. He answered our questions and explained the plan of care. Very helpful.
Very caring and gracious physician
He listens to me and ask questions. I like that
Dr Yang is the best He always explains everything until I could understand it and so far everything’s been working out great thank you Dr. Always treating me what kindness I’m being thorough with everything going on with my eyes.
What a great doctor very knowledgeable thorough and exsplained everything making it easy to understand. I highly recommend him
Dr Yang is thorough, very knowledgeable, very empathetic to patients.
I always look forward to see him when I have an appointment😀I was sad when the reception told me he wouldn’t be there when I come for my next appointment.