Dr. Esther S. Yu
Overview
I am a radiation oncologist specializing in the treatment of head and neck cancers. I am passionate about helping patients to navigate the life changes surrounding the diagnosis and treatment for head and neck cancers. I chose a career in oncology because I empathize with patients and families owing to my own, close, family member's journey with cancer. My research interests include investigating new ways to make head and neck radiation better-tolerated. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, trying new foods, and watching cat videos.
Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Neuroepithelioma, and Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
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.
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Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AstrocytomaDr. Yu isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- GlioblastomaDr. Yu isDistinguished. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Yu isDistinguished. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Yu isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Advanced
- Brain TumorDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Diencephalic SyndromeDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Diencephalic Syndrome.
- EpendymomaDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- GliomaDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Glioma.
- MeningiomaDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Bone TumorDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Breast CancerDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.