Overview
Dr. Holly M. Yong is a board-certified UCI Health surgical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of breast cancers and benign breast diseases.Her clinical interests include caring for young and high-risk breast cancer patients, oncoplastic surgery, health disparities, and innovative technology in breast cancer. Her passion for technological advancements led her to an observership at the Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) in South Korea, where she learned techniques for robotic mastectomy and oncoplastic techniques.Yong earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. She completed a residency in general surgery at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, followed by fellowship training in breast surgical oncology at the City of Hope Cancer Center in Duarte, Calif.Her research interests include oncofertility in premenopausal breast cancer patients, epigenetics and breast cancer and health disparities within the Asian communities. Her philosophy of care is providing the utmost care and compassion during patients’ most vulnerable moments, while respecting their cultural backgrounds.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer and Paget Disease of the Breast.
Dr. Yong is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.
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101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Holly M. Yong
Is Dr. Holly M. Yong a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Holly M. Yong is classified as an Experienced expert for Breast 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. Holly M. Yong specialize in?
While Dr. Holly M. Yong is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Holly M. Yong participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Holly M. Yong has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Holly M. Yong's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Holly M. Yong accept my insurance?
Dr. Holly M. Yong accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Breast CancerDr. Yong isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Yong isExperienced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.