Melissa M. Yu
Experienced in Movement Disorders

Dr. Melissa M. Yu

Neurology
Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor College Of Medicine
7200 Cambridge St, 
Houston, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Movement Disorders
Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor College Of Medicine
7200 Cambridge St, 
Houston, TX 
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Overview

Melissa Yu, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Melissa Yu specializes in Neurology (Brain and Spine) and works at BCM Neurology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2273.

Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Movement Disorders. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Alzheimer's Disease, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Movement Disorders.

Graduate Institution
Icahn School Of Medicine - Mount Sinai
Residency
Graduate Certificate at Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management of Rice University
Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in NY
Board Certifications
Neurology From The American Board Of Psychiatry And NeurologyClinical Informatics From The American Board Of Preventative Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center - Houston, TX
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Female

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Locations

Baylor College Of Medicine
7200 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77030

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Clinical Trials

U.S. Study to Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Risk
U.S. Study to Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Risk
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable

10 Total Publications

Structured vs Self-Guided Multidomain Lifestyle Interventions for Global Cognitive Function: The US POINTER Randomized Clinical Trial.
Structured vs Self-Guided Multidomain Lifestyle Interventions for Global Cognitive Function: The US POINTER Randomized Clinical Trial.
Journal: JAMA
Published: July 28, 2025
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      • Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy
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