Overview
Peter Yu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California.
Dr. Yu is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 75 peer reviewed articles.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter T. Yu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter T. Yu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter T. Yu by calling their office at 714-364-4050. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter T. Yu a top-rated expert for Diaphragmatic Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter T. Yu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Diaphragmatic Hernia, 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. Peter T. Yu specialize in?
While Dr. Peter T. Yu is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Peter T. Yu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter T. Yu has published 75 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diaphragmatic Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Peter T. Yu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter T. Yu accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter T. Yu accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-364-4050 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
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Yu isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Yu isDistinguished. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- HerniaDr. Yu isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- OmphaloceleDr. Yu isDistinguished. Learn about Omphalocele.
- Advanced
- Alpha MannosidosisDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Alpha Mannosidosis.
- AppendicitisDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- AspartylglucosaminuriaDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Aspartylglucosaminuria.
- Atresia of Small Intestine
- Beta-MannosidosisDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Beta-Mannosidosis.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Amniotic Band SyndromeDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Amniotic Band Syndrome.
- AppendectomyDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
