Overview
Francis Yao is a Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Yao is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 108 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Yao 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. Francis Yao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Francis Yao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Francis Yao by calling their office at 415-353-2318. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Francis Yao a top-rated expert for Liver Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Francis Yao is classified as an Elite expert for Liver Cancer, 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. Francis Yao specialize in?
While Dr. Francis Yao is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Liver Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Francis Yao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Francis Yao has published 108 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Francis Yao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Francis Yao accept my insurance?
Dr. Francis Yao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2318 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
- Elite
- Liver CancerDr. Yao isElite. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Liver TransplantDr. Yao isElite. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Distinguished
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Yao isDistinguished. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AscitesDr. Yao isDistinguished. Learn about Ascites.
- CirrhosisDr. Yao isDistinguished. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Yao isDistinguished. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Yao isDistinguished. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- HepatitisDr. Yao isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Advanced
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Budd-Chiari SyndromeDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Budd-Chiari Syndrome.
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- Congenital Hepatic FibrosisDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.
- Hepatic Cystic HamartomaDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma.
- Experienced
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- CholangitisDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.