Overview
Francis Yao is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California.
Dr. Yao is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 106 peer reviewed articles.
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
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 Y. Yao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Francis Y. Yao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Francis Y. Yao by calling their office at 415-353-1888. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Francis Y. Yao a top-rated expert for Liver Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Francis Y. Yao is classified as an Elite expert for Liver Transplant, 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 Y. Yao specialize in?
While Dr. Francis Y. Yao is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Liver Transplant, Liver Cancer, and Liver Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Francis Y. Yao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Francis Y. Yao has published 106 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Francis Y. 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 Y. Yao accept my insurance?
Dr. Francis Y. Yao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-1888 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.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Yao isDistinguished. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Yao isDistinguished. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- HepatitisDr. Yao isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis.
- JaundiceDr. Yao isDistinguished. Learn about Jaundice.
- Liver FailureDr. Yao isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Failure.
- VisceromegalyDr. Yao isDistinguished. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Advanced
- AscitesDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Ascites.
- 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.
- CirrhosisDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Congenital Hepatic FibrosisDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.
- Hepatic Cystic HamartomaDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma.
- Hepatitis BDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis B.
- Hepatitis CDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Primary Biliary CholangitisDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Reynolds SyndromeDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Reynolds Syndrome.
- Wilson DiseaseDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Wilson Disease.
- 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.
- CholestasisDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Dubin-Johnson SyndromeDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Dubin-Johnson Syndrome.
- EndoscopyDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Liver EmbolizationDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Liver Embolization.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Menkes DiseaseDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Menkes Disease.
- Neuroma Biliary TractDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Neuroma Biliary Tract.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Portal HypertensionDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Rotor SyndromeDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Rotor Syndrome.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- Spontaneous Bacterial PeritonitisDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis.