Overview
Peter Yau is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Temple, Texas.
Dr. Yau is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Yau is board certified in Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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Locations
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Baylor Scott & White Sleep Institute - Temple
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Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
Dr. Ghamande has been in practice in pulmonary and critical care medicine since 2003. His practice involves pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine with roughly 40% of the time spent in the ICU. As a program director of the pulmonary & critical care fellowship, he organizes the education and runs the fellowship. He advocates for a patient-centered, evidence-based medicine curriculum that fosters scientific inquiry and also focuses on the fellows' well-being. He is involved in research, and quality improvement and has numerous publications and presentations at National meetings. Dr. Ghamande's areas of expertise include sleep apnea, idiopathic hypersomnia, narcolepsy, COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, pneumonia, sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and acute respiratory failure. Dr. Ghamande is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Drowsiness, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ghamande is board certified in Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter Yau
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Yau?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter Yau by calling their office at 254-724-2111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter Yau a top-rated expert for Pulmonary Hypertension?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter Yau is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pulmonary Hypertension, 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 Yau specialize in?
While Dr. Peter Yau is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Peter Yau participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter Yau has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pulmonary Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. Peter Yau's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter Yau accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter Yau accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-2111 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.
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- Distinguished
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Yau isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Central Sleep ApneaDr. Yau isDistinguished. Learn about Central Sleep Apnea.
- Excessive Daytime SleepinessDr. Yau isDistinguished. Learn about Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Yau isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Yau isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Advanced
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Yau isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- GastrostomyDr. Yau isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Yau isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Yau isAdvanced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Experienced
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Yau isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AsthmaDr. Yau isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Yau isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Yau isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.