Dr. John Yoakum, OD

Dr. John Yoakum, OD

Optometrist
1300 Eastchester Dr, High Point, NC
John Yoakum, OD graduated Magna cum laude with a BS in Bio-chemistry at North Carolina State University in 1991, and his received his optometry degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1995. He completed a residency in Cornea Disease and Contact lenses at the Eye institute in 1996 and has been in private practice in Greensboro NC since then. Dr. Yoakum is a 29-year member of the AOA Contact lens section, has lectured nationally and authored a number of articles on contact lenses. He has been a clinical researcher for the contact lens industry, most recently having been involved in several silicone-hydrogel studies. He is a member of Life Community Church, is previous Scout Master of Troop 68, enjoys Backpacking, the Great Outdoors, Bible study, and lives in Jamestown NC.

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About Dr. John Yoakum

John Yoakum, OD graduated Magna cum laude with a BS in Bio-chemistry at North Carolina State University in 1991, and his received his optometry degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1995. He completed a residency in Cornea Disease and Contact lenses at the Eye institute in 1996 and has been in private practice in Greensboro NC since then. Dr. Yoakum is a 29-year member of the AOA Contact lens section, has lectured nationally and authored a number of articles on contact lenses. He has been a clinical researcher for the contact lens industry, most recently having been involved in several silicone-hydrogel studies. He is a member of Life Community Church, is previous Scout Master of Troop 68, enjoys Backpacking, the Great Outdoors, Bible study, and lives in Jamestown NC.

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Popular visit reasons

Cataract Consultation
Computer Vision Syndrome
Contact Lenses
Eye Infection
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation
Glaucoma Consultation
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Cataract Consultation
Computer Vision Syndrome
Contact Lenses
Eye Infection

Office location

High Point
1300 Eastchester Dr, High Point, NC 27265

Education and background

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Education and training

  • Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry
  • North Carolina State University (Bachelor's)

Awards and publications

  • Pilkington Barnes Hind Outstanding Contact
  • ens Achievement Award PCO Alumni Association Scholastic Achievement Award
  • PCO Faculty Pediatric Clinical Excellence Award

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1568482271

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