
Overview
John J. Yu, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in injuries of the shoulder, hip, knee, foot and ankle. He provides complete, comprehensive, and state-of-the-art orthopedic care including total joint replacements, sports medicine, and fracture care of all ages. His expertise includes nonoperative and operative (arthroscopic) treatment of shoulder, hip, knee, foot, and ankle disorders. He specializes in joint cartilage restoration/preservation of the knee and ankle, surgery of the meniscus, rotator cuff and labrum, as well as ligament and tendon repair/reconstruction of the knee, shoulder and ankle.Dr. Yu has published, lectured and presented on a variety of orthopedic topics including total ankle replacement, sports related injuries about the hip and ankle and various other topics. Before joining Orlin & Cohen, Dr. Yu was working as a partner at Long Island Bone and Joint.
Dr. Yu is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Freiberg's Disease, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 56 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
635 Belle Terre Road, Suite 204, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
222 Middle Country Road, Suite 108, Smithtown, NY 11787
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. John J. Yu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John J. Yu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John J. Yu by calling their office at 631-474-0008. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John J. Yu a top-rated expert for Tendinitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John J. Yu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Tendinitis, 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. John J. Yu specialize in?
While Dr. John J. Yu is a Podiatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Tendinitis, Freiberg's Disease, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Podiatric Surgery.
Does Dr. John J. Yu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John J. Yu has published 56 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tendinitis. You can view a list of Dr. John J. Yu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John J. Yu accept my insurance?
Dr. John J. Yu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 631-474-0008 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
- TendinitisDr. Yu isDistinguished. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Advanced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- BursitisDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Freiberg's DiseaseDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Freiberg's Disease.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Baker CystDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Flat FeetDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Flat Feet.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Ganglion CystDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.


