Yohko Murakami, MD

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Yohko Murakami, who serves patients in San Jose and Cupertino, California.

Dr. Murakami is an ophthalmologist who specializes in glaucoma and cataract surgery. She is currently serving patients at Spectrum Eye Physicians in San Jose and Cupertino, California. The practice offers eye exams, visual acuity tests, cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, and oculoplastics.

Dr. Murakami graduated with Honors from Stanford University with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology and a Master’s degree in Psychology. She then went on to earn her medical degree from the Stanford University School of Medicine. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Southern California/Doheny-Jules Stein Eye Institute in Los Angeles, before returning to the Bay Area for her fellowship training in glaucoma at the University of California in San Francisco. 

Dr. Murakami is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Glaucoma Society, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.

Dr. Murakami is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). The ABO is an independent, nonprofit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists (eye physicians and surgeons) in the United States. 

Dr. Murakami attributes her success to having great mentors. She feels it is a privilege to help her patients improve and maintain excellent vision. She particularly enjoys the long term relationships she has with her patients. Originally born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Dr. Murakami is fluent in Japanese and proficient in Spanish. 

Dr. Murakami’s research focuses on the investigation of new surgical, medical, and laser approaches in the management of glaucoma in the United States and Japan. She is also actively involved in teaching and mentoring ophthalmology residents and medical students at Stanford University.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery. 

In her spare time, Dr. Murakami enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, practicing yoga, singing, dancing, and kickboxing. 

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