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, Pectus Excavatum, Breast Cancer in Men, 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.

Graduate Institution

Medical College Of Wisconsin

Residency

Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center - General Surgery

Specialties

Surgical Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)

Fellowships

City of Hope - Duarte, CA - Breast Surgical Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English
Korean

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UCI Health - Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center & Ambulatory Care
19208 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612
Other Locations
UCI Health - Yorba Linda Multispecialty
18637 Yorba Linda Boulevard, Linda, CA 92886
UC Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868

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. Holly M. Yong

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Holly M. Yong by calling their office at 714-880-7812. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

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, Pectus Excavatum, and Breast Cancer in Men. 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 at 714-880-7812 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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