Overview
I became a doctor in order to provide care, advocacy, and education for my community.My special clinical interests include Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Stroke, Spasticity, Disorders of Consciousness, Anoxic Brain Injury, and Neurorehabilitation.I believe in personalized and compassionate care for people with a wide variety of physical disabilities. My goal is to enhance quality of life for my patients through individualized care plans.
Dr. Yu is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, and Cerebral Palsy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 140, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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. Jennifer Yu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Yu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Yu by calling their office at 831-462-4444. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jennifer Yu a top-rated expert for Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jennifer Yu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, 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. Jennifer Yu specialize in?
While Dr. Jennifer Yu is a Physiatry, they have specific expertise in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, and Neurogenic Bowel. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physiatry.
Does Dr. Jennifer Yu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jennifer Yu has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. You can view a list of Dr. Jennifer Yu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jennifer Yu accept my insurance?
Dr. Jennifer Yu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 831-462-4444 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
- Distinguished
- Alternating Hemiplegia of ChildhoodDr. Yu isDistinguished. Learn about Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.
- Advanced
- HemiplegiaDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- Neurogenic BowelDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Neurogenic Bowel.
- Experienced
- Alien Hand SyndromeDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Alien Hand Syndrome.
- Autonomic DysreflexiaDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Autonomic Dysreflexia.
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- ConcussionDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.