Overview
William Yi is a General Surgeon in Plains, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yi has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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200 S River St, Plains, PA 18705
575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
4 E Main St, Nanticoke, PA 18634
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. William S. Yi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William S. Yi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William S. Yi by calling their office at 570-821-1100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William S. Yi a top-rated expert for Cholecystitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William S. Yi is classified as an Experienced expert for Cholecystitis, 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. William S. Yi specialize in?
While Dr. William S. Yi is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. William S. Yi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William S. Yi has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cholecystitis. You can view a list of Dr. William S. Yi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William S. Yi accept my insurance?
Dr. William S. Yi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Avalon Health Care. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-821-1100 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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- Experienced
- CellulitisDr. Yi isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Yi isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Yi isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Yi isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Yi isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Yi isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
