How many neurosurgeons do you know who love In 'N' Out
cheeseburgers, golf, karaoke and planned to become the most popular
teacher at Lodi High if the whole doctor dream fizzled?
Chances are none, unless you know - and you might - the
extra-friendly Dr. Isaac Yang, a neurosurgeon, who truly loves his
hometown.
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posted at 6:11 am on Tue, May 19, 2009.
CONGRATULATIONS Isaac Yang! I remember the Yang family when I worked at Century Christian Schools, and when my two children attended there. The entire family was so nice, and yes, as the elder Dr. Yang stated, very humble. I am so glad to hear of this great news of his success. Thanks LNS for such a wonderful article filled with positive good news. The graduating date is wrong, however, in your article. Isaac and Eric are both older than my two kids and they graduated 2000 & 2001. Isaac had to of graduated long before that, especially to be where he is today.
posted at 7:53 am on Sat, May 16, 2009.
I was going to say, a neurosurgeon 4 years out of high school! Must have been quite motivated.
posted at 4:41 am on Sat, May 16, 2009.
Check your facts, LNS. Isaac was a member of the Wild Tribe of '95 at LHS!