Overview
I am an neurological with a special focus in motion preservation and minimally invasive spine surgery.
I trained in these techniques over 20 years ago and have worked to improve the technology and techniques for patients for the last 15+ years in the Pacific Northwest.
Dr. Yam is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
Dr. Yam is board certified in Abns. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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Locations
200 Prosser Health Dr, Prosser, WA 99350
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Yam has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David A. Yam
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David A. Yam?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David A. Yam by calling their office at 509-786-5599. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David A. Yam a top-rated expert for Cervical Myelopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David A. Yam is classified as an Advanced expert for Cervical Myelopathy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. David A. Yam specialize in?
While Dr. David A. Yam is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. David A. Yam participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David A. Yam has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cervical Myelopathy. You can view a list of Dr. David A. Yam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David A. Yam accept my insurance?
Dr. David A. Yam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and BridgeSpan. We recommend calling the office directly at 509-786-5599 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Yam isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Yam isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Yam isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Fractured SpineDr. Yam isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Yam isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Experienced
- Bone GraftDr. Yam isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
- Facet Joint SyndromeDr. Yam isExperienced. Learn about Facet Joint Syndrome.
- Foot DropDr. Yam isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- LaminectomyDr. Yam isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Yam isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.