Overview
William Yao is an Otolaryngologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Yao has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 61 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
6400 Fannin St Ste 2700, Houston, TX 77030
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 Yao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William Yao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William Yao by calling their office at 713-486-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William Yao a top-rated expert for Septoplasty?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William Yao is classified as an Distinguished expert for Septoplasty, 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 Yao specialize in?
While Dr. William Yao is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Septoplasty, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Sinusitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. William Yao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William Yao has published 61 articles and abstracts on conditions like Septoplasty. You can view a list of Dr. William Yao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William Yao accept my insurance?
Dr. William Yao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-5000 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
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- SeptoplastyDr. Yao isDistinguished. Learn about Septoplasty.
- Advanced
- EthmoiditisDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Ethmoiditis.
- Nasal PolypsDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Nasal Polyps.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- SinusitisDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Sinusitis.
- Experienced
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- AnosmiaDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Balloon SinuplastyDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Balloon Sinuplasty.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- EmpyemaDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery