Sue Yom
Expertise in
28
conditions

Dr. Sue Yom

Radiation Oncology | Otolaryngology
1825 Fourth Street, Third Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 2 Trials
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
28
conditions
1825 Fourth Street, Third Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

Dr. Sue Yom is an expert in the radiation treatment and management of head, neck and lung cancers. In her research, Yom studies chemoradiation (a combination of chemotherapy and radiation) for these cancers. She also investigates image-guided radiation therapy and ways to reduce toxic effects using focused radiation techniques, emerging biological agents and radiation protectants. Yom earned her medical and doctoral degrees at the University of Pennsylvania. She completed a residency in radiation oncology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Yom has received numerous awards recognizing her commitment to patient care and patient-oriented research.

Dr. Yom is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), and Merkel Cell Carcinoma.

Dr. Yom is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Radiation Oncology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 308 peer reviewed articles and participating in 13 clinical trials. Dr. Yom is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine, MD

Residency

University of Texas Health Science Ctr - Houston, Radiation Oncology

Specialties

Radiation Oncology
Otolaryngology

Licenses

Radiology in TX

Board Certifications

American Board Of Radiology, Radiation Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Chinese Community Health
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Cigna
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Humana
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Melanoma & Skin Cancer Center
1825 Fourth Street, Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
Other Locations
Melanoma & Skin Cancer Center
1600 Divisadero St., Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94115
Radiation Oncology at Mount Zion
1600 Divisadero St., Basement Level, San Francisco, CA 94115
Radiation Oncology at Mission Bay
1825 Fourth St., First Floor, Room L1101, San Francisco, CA 94158

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sue Yom

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sue Yom?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Sue Yom by calling their office at 415-353-9900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Sue Yom a top-rated expert for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sue Yom is classified as an Elite expert for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, 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. Sue Yom specialize in?

While Dr. Sue Yom is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.

Does Dr. Sue Yom accept my insurance?

Dr. Sue Yom accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-9900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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