Meet Dr.&nbsp;Jeff&nbsp;Yoo .

Inside a Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation - Massive Pulmonary Embolism [Medical Simulation]

Pulling back the curtain on a high-stakes cardiac arrest resuscitation. A real-time simulation of the critical decisions and procedures.

520K views · Aug 2026

Inside a Trauma Resuscitation - Massive Transfusion for Blunt Trauma [Medical Simulation]

A high-stakes trauma simulation showing the massive transfusion protocol and how the emergency and surgical teams work together.

207K views · May 2026

Documentary

Dr. Jeff | An ER Doctor’s search for balance and meaning

A documentary following Dr. Jeff Yoo in one of Canada’s busiest emergency departments, and the balance he finds in multi-pitch climbing.

57K views · May 2026

Featured perspective

“Emergency medicine gives us an unfiltered view of societal challenges. Communicating those realities builds trust and genuine health literacy.”

Dr. Jeff Yoo · Emergency physician and creator

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Health, culture and society through Dr. Jeff Yoo’s lens.

Addiction

De-stigmatizing substance use and frontline realities

Harm reduction, dependency, stigma and recovery, from an ER physician who treats overdose and withdrawal daily.

Crisis intervention, burnout and modern wellbeing

Connecting ER crisis care with everyday mental wellness, conversations with psychiatrists and stress resilience.

Mature, evidence-based and unfiltered health discussions

Direct Q&As with specialists on menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), sexual wellness and body autonomy.

The physical and psychological impact of high-stakes events

An inside look at trauma resuscitations, ER decision-making, emergency procedures and post-traumatic resilience.

How healthcare systems, media and culture intersect

Viral medical trends, healthcare news and policy changes, filtered through the lens of active emergency care.

Five conversations, one ER lens

Key discussion areas, related videos and media commentary for every topic.

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Editorial biography

About Dr. Jeff Yoo.

Emergency physician, educator, researcher and medical communicator.

Media footprint

200 million+ views every 30 days

1.1MInstagram
292KTikTok
272KYouTube
369KFacebook

The ER perspective

“I translate what I see firsthand in the ER into broader conversations about health, culture and society. My work sits at the intersection of clinical medicine and real-world narratives, covering topics like addiction, mental health, sexual health, trauma, and how current events shape patient care.”

Dr. Jeff Yoo is an emergency physician, educator, researcher and medical communicator whose work spans frontline clinical medicine, healthcare quality improvement, medical education and public health communication.

Dr. Yoo spends his days caring for critically ill and injured patients in one of Canada’s busiest emergency departments. In emergency medicine, decisions are made under extreme pressure, where medical science, human vulnerability and social realities converge.

Beyond the hospital walls, he pulls back the curtain on healthcare. Through digital media, documentaries, simulated resuscitations and expert interviews, he brings transparency to emergency medicine, demystifies complex procedures and opens up critical public health conversations.

Clinical and academic work

Making emergency airway management safer.

Province-wide quality improvement

The BC Airway Registry

As a practising emergency physician in British Columbia, Dr. Yoo has focused much of his academic and quality-improvement work on improving the safety and performance of emergency airway management.

He is the project lead and one of the principal founders of the BC Airway Registry, a province-wide quality-improvement initiative that tracks emergency intubations, procedural success, complications and performance trends across participating hospitals in British Columbia.

What began as a local initiative has grown into a provincial project involving multiple major hospitals and health authorities. Dr. Yoo has played a central role in developing the registry, expanding it across the province and helping integrate standardized airway documentation directly into electronic medical records within several of British Columbia’s major health systems.

The registry allows clinicians and hospitals to better understand their performance, identify opportunities for improvement and, ultimately, make emergency airway management safer for patients.

Pandemic response

COVID-19 intubation protocols

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Yoo helped develop and evaluate emergency intubation protocols designed to protect both patients and healthcare workers during one of the most challenging periods in modern emergency medicine.

National recognition

Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians award

This work received national recognition, including an award at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians annual scientific conference for quality-improvement work on emergency airway management during the pandemic.

Medical education

Training the next generation.

Education has remained a major part of his career. Dr. Yoo is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, where he teaches medical students, residents and other healthcare professionals.

He has also been recognized for his contributions to medical education, including a Teacher of the Year award at St. Paul’s Hospital.

UBC Faculty of MedicineClinical Assistant Professor

St. Paul’s HospitalTeacher of the Year

Dr. Jeff Yoo, black and white studio portrait

Public communication

Making medicine accessible to millions.

Beyond the hospital and university, Dr. Yoo has built a large public-facing medical education platform. Across social media his audience has grown to more than 2 million followers, where he translates medicine into practical, understandable information for the general public.

His content spans emergency medicine, preventive health, navigating the healthcare system, medical misinformation, patient advocacy and conversations with specialists across a wide range of disciplines.

A central theme of his public work is making high-quality medical information more accessible. Rather than speaking only to other healthcare professionals, he focuses on helping everyday people understand how medicine works, make sense of health information and communicate more effectively with the healthcare system.

2M+

Followers across all platforms

1.1MInstagram 292KTikTok 272KYouTube 369KFacebook

Featured in

Beyond medical publications.

His work and broader interests have been featured outside traditional medical publications, reflecting a career that increasingly sits at the intersection of medicine, education, media and public communication.

Featured in

Non-medical publications

Core perspectives

What drives his media work.

01 · TRANSPARENCY

Unfiltered realities

Showing real resuscitation workflows, medical decision-making and systemic challenges without dramatization.

02 · COMPASSION

De-stigmatizing care

Addressing sensitive topics like addiction, mental health crises and trauma with clinical empathy.

03 · ACCESSIBILITY

Everyday language

Translating dense medical literature into clear, actionable health literacy for the general public.

04 · BALANCE

Resilience and performance

Exploring physician wellbeing, multi-pitch climbing, fatherhood and overcoming career burnout.

A common goal

Improving how medicine is practised, taught and communicated.

Across these different areas, Dr. Yoo’s work is connected by a common goal: to improve how medicine is practised, taught and communicated. That means building systems that make emergency care safer, training the next generation of healthcare professionals and helping millions of people better understand their health.

Connect with Dr. Jeff Yoo.

For media commentary and speaking invitations with Jeff Yoo Media Inc.

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Resuscitation simulations, expert webinars and unfiltered healthcare commentary.

Featured release · Inside Resuscitation

Inside a Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation - Massive Pulmonary Embolism [Medical Simulation]

Pulling back the curtain on a high-stakes cardiac arrest resuscitation. A real-time simulation of the critical decisions and procedures.

520K views · August 2026

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Media library

Selected videos.

Newest first. View counts as of October 2026.

All videos on YouTube

Inside a Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation - Massive Pulmonary Embolism [Medical Simulation]

Pulling back the curtain on a high-stakes cardiac arrest resuscitation. A real-time simulation of the critical decisions and procedures.

520K views · Aug 2026

Procedures

Watch a Real Open Heart Surgery

Step-by-step commentary from inside the operating room during open heart surgery.

14K views · Jul 2026

Live Webinars

The Neurologist’s Guide to Beating Migraines & Headaches

A neurology expert on headache triggers, emergency red flags and the latest in migraine relief.

8.4K views · Jul 2026

ER Doc Reacts

ER Doc reacts to The Pitt (S1 Ep2)

An emergency physician breaks down the TV cases, checks the accuracy and explains what real ER staff do in those moments.

37K views · Jul 2026

Commentary

You WON’T believe what this Doctor says about addiction...

Challenging common myths about addiction and brain chemistry, and why compassion beats judgment on the frontline.

5.1K views · Jun 2026

Stably Unstable Podcast

Two Doctors. Opposite Beliefs. Should Doctors Let Personal Beliefs Influence Patient Care?

A deep dive into medical ethics, personal conviction versus clinical duty, and how doctors navigate conflicting values.

20K views · Jun 2026

YouTube 272K Instagram 1.1M TikTok 292K Facebook 369K

Inside a Trauma Resuscitation - Massive Transfusion for Blunt Trauma [Medical Simulation]

A high-stakes trauma simulation showing the massive transfusion protocol and how the emergency and surgical teams work together.

207K views · May 2026

Documentary

Dr. Jeff | An ER Doctor’s search for balance and meaning

A documentary following Dr. Jeff Yoo in one of Canada’s busiest emergency departments, and the balance he finds in multi-pitch climbing.

57K views · May 2026

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Editorial categories

Topics Dr. Jeff Yoo explores.

Addiction, mental health, sexual health, trauma, and how current events shape patient care. Five conversations, seen through the ER.

Topic 01

Addiction.

De-stigmatizing substance use and frontline realities

From the Downtown Eastside to frontline resuscitations, Dr. Jeff Yoo breaks down the biological, psychological and social complexities of substance addiction without moral judgment.

Key discussion areas

Frontline ER perspectives on opioid and polysubstance overdoses
The neurobiology of addiction versus social stigma
Honest conversations on harm reduction and real recovery pathways
Interviews with former substance users turned community advocates

Topic 02

Mental Health.

Crisis intervention, burnout and modern wellbeing

Understanding acute psychiatric emergencies, physician burnout, depression, anxiety and the structural pressures on mental health in modern society.

Key discussion areas

How acute psychiatric crises present in the emergency room
Physician burnout, moral distress and high-pressure career fatigue
Demystifying therapy, psychiatry and mental healthcare systems
Practical tools for emotional regulation and stress recovery

Topic 03

Sexual Health.

Mature, evidence-based and unfiltered health discussions

Clear, respectful, science-backed commentary on hormonal health, reproductive medicine, STI prevention and body literacy, without awkwardness or taboo.

Key discussion areas

Evidence-based analysis of menopause and HRT with OBGYN specialists
Preventive reproductive healthcare and STI education
Destigmatizing common sexual health concerns in clinical practice
How cultural taboos delay crucial medical care

Topic 04

Trauma.

The physical and psychological impact of high-stakes events

Analyzing major traumatic injuries, surgical resuscitations, emergency protocols and the lasting neurological and emotional footprint of trauma.

Key discussion areas

Inside trauma resuscitations: massive transfusion and emergency procedures
The physiological response to severe injury and shock
Understanding psychological trauma from frontline medical encounters
Rehabilitation, recovery and surgical repair insights

Topic 05

Current Events & Patient Care.

How healthcare systems, media and culture intersect

Translating breaking health news, viral wellness claims, healthcare policy shifts and public health developments into clear, trustworthy information.

Key discussion areas

Evaluating viral social media medical trends versus clinical reality
How hospital capacity and health policy directly impact patient outcomes
Ethical dilemmas in modern medicine and healthcare access
Debunking medical drama myths through real ER reviews

Media commentary or guest speaking on these topics.

Dr. Jeff Yoo provides expert medical and cultural commentary for broadcast networks, publications and keynotes.

Topic exploration

Dr. Jeff Yoo on addiction.

From the Downtown Eastside to frontline resuscitations, Dr. Jeff Yoo breaks down the biological, psychological and social complexities of substance addiction without moral judgment.

De-stigmatizing substance use and frontline realities

Key focus areas and frontline realities.

01

Frontline ER perspectives on opioid and polysubstance overdoses

02

The neurobiology of addiction versus social stigma

03

Honest conversations on harm reduction and real recovery pathways

04

Interviews with former substance users turned community advocates

Watch

Media inquiries and commentary on addiction.

To request Dr. Jeff Yoo for broadcast, podcast or conference commentary on addiction, contact Jeff Yoo Media Inc.

Topic exploration

Dr. Jeff Yoo on mental health.

Understanding acute psychiatric emergencies, physician burnout, depression, anxiety and the structural pressures on mental health in modern society.

Crisis intervention, burnout and modern wellbeing

Key focus areas and frontline realities.

01

How acute psychiatric crises present in the emergency room

02

Physician burnout, moral distress and high-pressure career fatigue

03

Demystifying therapy, psychiatry and mental healthcare systems

04

Practical tools for emotional regulation and stress recovery

Watch

Media inquiries and commentary on mental health.

To request Dr. Jeff Yoo for broadcast, podcast or conference commentary on mental health, contact Jeff Yoo Media Inc.

Topic exploration

Dr. Jeff Yoo on sexual health.

Clear, respectful, science-backed commentary on hormonal health, reproductive medicine, STI prevention and body literacy, without awkwardness or taboo.

Mature, evidence-based and unfiltered health discussions

Key focus areas and frontline realities.

01

Evidence-based analysis of menopause and HRT with OBGYN specialists

02

Preventive reproductive healthcare and STI education

03

Destigmatizing common sexual health concerns in clinical practice

04

How cultural taboos delay crucial medical care

Watch

Latest videos.

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Addiction Mental Health Trauma Current Events & Patient Care

Inside a Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation - Massive Pulmonary Embolism [Medical Simulation]

Pulling back the curtain on a high-stakes cardiac arrest resuscitation. A real-time simulation of the critical decisions and procedures.

520K views · Aug 2026

Procedures

Watch a Real Open Heart Surgery

Step-by-step commentary from inside the operating room during open heart surgery.

14K views · Jul 2026

Live Webinars

The Neurologist’s Guide to Beating Migraines & Headaches

A neurology expert on headache triggers, emergency red flags and the latest in migraine relief.

8.4K views · Jul 2026

Explore other topics

Media inquiries and commentary on sexual health.

To request Dr. Jeff Yoo for broadcast, podcast or conference commentary on sexual health, contact Jeff Yoo Media Inc.

Topic exploration

Dr. Jeff Yoo on trauma.

Analyzing major traumatic injuries, surgical resuscitations, emergency protocols and the lasting neurological and emotional footprint of trauma.

The physical and psychological impact of high-stakes events

Key focus areas and frontline realities.

01

Inside trauma resuscitations: massive transfusion and emergency procedures

02

The physiological response to severe injury and shock

03

Understanding psychological trauma from frontline medical encounters

04

Rehabilitation, recovery and surgical repair insights

Watch

Media inquiries and commentary on trauma.

To request Dr. Jeff Yoo for broadcast, podcast or conference commentary on trauma, contact Jeff Yoo Media Inc.

Topic exploration

Dr. Jeff Yoo on current events and patient care.

Translating breaking health news, viral wellness claims, healthcare policy shifts and public health developments into clear, trustworthy information.

How healthcare systems, media and culture intersect

Key focus areas and frontline realities.

01

Evaluating viral social media medical trends versus clinical reality

02

How hospital capacity and health policy directly impact patient outcomes

03

Ethical dilemmas in modern medicine and healthcare access

04

Debunking medical drama myths through real ER reviews

Watch

Media inquiries and commentary on current events and patient care.

To request Dr. Jeff Yoo for broadcast, podcast or conference commentary on current events and patient care, contact Jeff Yoo Media Inc.

Non-medical publications About Dr. Jeff Yoo

Publications

Dr. Jeff Yoo’s publications.

Peer-reviewed research and public media features spanning emergency medicine, quality improvement and health communication.

Section 01 · Peer-reviewed research and clinical studies

Scientific publications.

Research spanning emergency airway management, COVID-19 intubation protocols, point-of-care ultrasound and quality improvement in emergency medicine.

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Section 02 · Media features and public commentary

Non-medical publications.

Work featured in TIME, WIRED and Teen Vogue, translating medical expertise for broader public audiences.

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Peer-reviewed research

Scientific publications.

Research on emergency airway management, COVID-19 intubation protocols, point-of-care ultrasound and quality improvement, published in CJEM and Annals of Emergency Medicine.

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CJEMPMID 41913043
Successes and failures of ED trauma intubations
Clerc P, Athaide V, Taylor J, Yoo J, Ivkov V, Minhas K, Rohrs E, Jang-Stewart S, Zhong J, Kalaydina RV, Gill K, Tao B, Tanase C, Forcina V.
CJEM. 2026 Oct;28(10):958-967. doi: 10.1007/s43678-026-01153-y. Epub 2026 Mar 30.
Multicenter study
PubMed
02
CJEMPMID 35038138
Atrial fibrillation as a precursor of mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine-induced pericarditis
Scheuermeyer FX, Yoo J, Greene M, O’Donnell S.
CJEM. 2022 Mar;24(2):230-232. doi: 10.1007/s43678-021-00250-4. Epub 2022 Jan 17.
Free full text
PubMed
03
CJEMPMID 33751491
Success and complications of endotracheal intubation in critical care settings under COVID-19 protocols
Dullemond K, Renschler C, Trojanowski J, Scheuermeyer F, Stenstrom R, Griesdale D, MacRedmond R, Nattrass E, Farina L, Yoo J.
CJEM. 2021 Jul;23(4):512-517. doi: 10.1007/s43678-020-00061-z. Epub 2021 Jan 11.
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PubMed
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CJEMPMID 33751493
Correction to: Success and complications of endotracheal intubation in critical care settings under COVID-19 protocols
Dullemond K, Renschler C, Trojanowski J, Scheuermeyer F, Stenstrom R, Griesdale D, MacRedmond R, Nattrass E, Farina L, Yoo J.
CJEM. 2021 Jul;23(4):573. doi: 10.1007/s43678-021-00111-0.
Published erratumFree full text
PubMed
05
Annals of Emergency MedicinePMID 33349378
Elderly Woman With Cough, Fever, and Dyspnea
Frenkel O, Barbic D, Francispragasm M, Murray D, Yoo J, Scheuermeyer FX.
Ann Emerg Med. 2021 Jan;77(1):e64-e65. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2020.07.002. Epub 2020 Jul 15.
Case reportFree full text
PubMed
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CJEMPMID 26856377
Diagnosis of a pericardial effusion with a thoracic aortic aneurysm by point-of-care ultrasound
Francispragasam M, Yoo JH, Lam TV, Kim DJ.
CJEM. 2017 Jan;19(1):71-74. doi: 10.1017/cem.2016.1. Epub 2016 Feb 9.
Case report
PubMed
07
CJEMPMID 25060086
How to diagnose a Canadian: a case of foreign body ingestion
Yoo JH, Rosenberg H.
CJEM. 2014 Jul;16(4):322.
Case report
PubMed

Media inquiries and research collaboration.

For media commentary, speaking invitations or research collaboration with Jeff Yoo Media Inc.

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Media features

Non-medical publications.

Dr. Jeff Yoo’s work and expertise featured in major publications outside traditional medical journals.

Feature 01 · March 2026

8 Scary Stories ER Doctors Hear All the Time

Quoted in TIME on the preventable injuries ER doctors see again and again, from laundry pods to GHB.

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Feature 02

Heat waves and schizophrenia

Featured in WIRED for expertise on how extreme heat affects vulnerable patients and psychiatric health.

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Feature 03

The ‘cheeky little cigarette’ is still dangerous

Quoted in Teen Vogue countering wellness-culture narratives around smoking and public health misinformation.

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Current Events & Patient CareTIME · March 2026

Editorial hub

Insights from Dr. Jeff Yoo.

Perspectives at the intersection of emergency medicine, health culture and human stories.

Featured in TIME: preventable ER injuries and frontline realities

Dr. Jeff Yoo spoke to TIME about the preventable injuries that land people in the ER, from laundry pods to GHB.

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AddictionVideo · June 2026

The neurological and social reality of addiction in emergency medicine

Why treating addiction means moving beyond judgment to understand neurobiology, trauma and frontline harm reduction.

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TraumaVideo · August 2026

Inside high-stakes resuscitation: what simulation teaches us about human error

How resuscitation simulation trains medical teams to make split-second decisions under extreme cognitive load.

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Sexual HealthLive webinar

Perimenopause, HRT and why women deserve better evidence-based answers

Highlights from a live webinar with OBGYN Dr. Jordan Emont on hormone replacement therapy and symptom management.

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