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.
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Friendly, professional, explains everything well.
I have white coat anxiety and Dr. Yang made me feel comfortable.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
We loved how he explained everything to us and very friendly !!
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
He does a great job and cares about his patients
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr. Yang is very experienced and so patient. He explains every procedure before he performs it. Dr. Yang has a way of making you feel comfortable under his care. I have all confidence in Dr.Yang and his abilities.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Excellent service very compassionate .
Takes time to explain so you understand.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Very friendly and thorough
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Explains procedures very well.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Outstanding ophthalmologist. Very professional thorough. Would highly recommend.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Excellent
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr. yang was my Dad's surgeon and he and the team in Stockton are amazing!
(1 month ago)
May-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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Friendly, professional, explains everything well. I have white coat anxiety and Dr. Yang made me feel comfortable.
We loved how he explained everything to us and very friendly !!
He does a great job and cares about his patients
Dr. Yang is very experienced and so patient. He explains every procedure before he performs it. Dr. Yang has a way of making you feel comfortable under his care. I have all confidence in Dr.Yang and his abilities.
Excellent service very compassionate . Takes time to explain so you understand.
Very friendly and thorough
Explains procedures very well.
Outstanding ophthalmologist. Very professional thorough. Would highly recommend.
Excellent
Dr. yang was my Dad's surgeon and he and the team in Stockton are amazing!