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Dr. Kathy Yu, MD

Dr. Kathy Yu, MD

Allergy*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Kathy Yu, MD is an allergist in Huntington Beach, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 2005. She is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (21 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Yu specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Yu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yu

3.9

21 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jun 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jun 12, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Salman Nakhuda – Mar 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ray Poltack – Jan 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
JOHn P O'Brien – Sep 13, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Irvin A – Feb 12, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Marti R in Huntington Beach, CA – Oct 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gary in Signal hill – Feb 24, 2018
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About Me

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Quality care in a caring but efficient environment

biography

Dr. Kathy Yu graduated from the prestigious UCR/UCLA 7-year Biomedical Sciences program, Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She completed her bi-campus residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the renowned Columbia University...read more
  • Allergy

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  • New York Presbyterian Hospital-university Hospitals Of Columbia And Cornell

    Residency Hospital, 2010
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital-columbia University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2006
  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
  • University Of California, Riverside

    Undergraduate School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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  • Chinese

  • Spanish

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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