John J. Yu
Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
635 Belle Terre Road, Suite 204, 
Port Jefferson, NY 

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 clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Freiberg's Disease, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 58 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Podiatric Surgery
Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in NY

Hospital Affiliations

St Charles Hospital
John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson
Mather Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Korean

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northwell Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Long Island Bone and Joint at Port Jefferson
635 Belle Terre Road, Suite 204, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Other Locations
Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group at Smithtown
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

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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 58 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.

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