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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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 week ago)
Jul-2026
What a great doctor very knowledgeable thorough and exsplained everything making it easy to understand. I highly recommend him
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Yang is thorough, very knowledgeable, very empathetic to patients.
(1 month 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.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Very friendly, knowledgeable and considerate and genuine person. Highly recommend Dr. Yang
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Very professional and kind. Dealt with my situation with care + knowledge. Set a new protocol for my needs
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Dr made sure I understood what was happening and what was being done for me for my glaucoma.
One step at a time.
thank you Dr. Yang..
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Patient and thorough.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Friendly, professional, explains everything well.
I have white coat anxiety and Dr. Yang made me feel comfortable.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
We loved how he explained everything to us and very friendly !!
(1 month 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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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.
Very friendly, knowledgeable and considerate and genuine person. Highly recommend Dr. Yang
Very professional and kind. Dealt with my situation with care + knowledge. Set a new protocol for my needs
Dr made sure I understood what was happening and what was being done for me for my glaucoma. One step at a time. thank you Dr. Yang..
Patient and thorough.
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 !!