Linwah Yip
Expertise in
21
conditions
Expertise in
21
conditions
3601 5th Avenue, Falk Medical Building, Suite 6B, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Linwah Yip, MD, FACS, is an associate professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, chief of the Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, and program director for the University of Pittsburgh  Endocrine Surgery Fellowship. She specializes in thyroid and parathyroid disease/cancers, adrenal tumors, and functional pancreatic tumors. She studies how molecular testing can optimize diagnosis and treatment for thyroid cancer patients and leads the UPMC VHL Alliance Comprehensive Clinical Care Center.Dr. Yip is board-certified in general surgery. She received her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago. Dr. Yip completed surgical residency training at Northwestern University in Chicago and the University of Florida Health Sciences Center in Jacksonville, Fla., and surgical oncology research and clinical fellowships at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and UPMC.

Dr. Yip is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 161 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine

Residency

University Medical Center

Specialties

Surgical Oncology
General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Hospital Affiliations

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita
Upmc St Margaret
Upmc Northwest
Upmc Passavant

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

University of Pittsburgh Physicians - Endocrine Surgery
3601 5th Avenue, Falk Medical Building, Suite 6B, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Yip has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hypoparathyroidism

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. Linwah Yip

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Linwah Yip?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Linwah Yip by calling their office at 412-647-0467. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Linwah Yip a top-rated expert for Thyroid Nodule?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Linwah Yip is classified as an Elite expert for Thyroid Nodule, 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. Linwah Yip specialize in?

While Dr. Linwah Yip is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.

Does Dr. Linwah Yip participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Linwah Yip has published 161 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyroid Nodule. You can view a list of Dr. Linwah Yip's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Linwah Yip accept my insurance?

Dr. Linwah Yip accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-647-0467 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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