Dr. Xiaobing Yu
Overview
Dr. Xiaobing Yu is a pain medicine physician and anesthesiologist who collaborates with a health care team to improve quality of life and manage pain for patients with a wide array of chronic pain conditions. He provides innovative interventional procedures guided by ultrasound or fluoroscopy (an imaging technique using continuous X-rays) to treat many chronic and persistent pain conditions. These include mouth or face pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia), failed back surgery syndrome, facetogenic pain (involving the facet joints of the spine's vertebrae), neuropathic pain, complex regional pain syndrome and pain associated with cancer. Yu's research explores new treatments for neuropathic pain, with the goal of improving the standard of care for this chronic condition. After earning his medical degree at Peking Union Medical College, Yu completed a residency in anesthesiology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. He completed a fellowship in pain medicine at UCSF before joining the faculty. Yu belongs to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, California Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, and International Association for the Study of Pain. Yu has a strong commitment to medical education. He directs the chronic pain rotation for UCSF residents as well as a specialty training course in pain management.
His top areas of expertise are Pudendal Neuralgia and Septoplasty.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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Locations
520 Illinois St., San Francisco, CA 94158
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. Xiaobing Yu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Xiaobing Yu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Xiaobing Yu by calling their office at 415-885-3552. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Xiaobing Yu a top-rated expert for Septoplasty?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Xiaobing Yu is classified as an Experienced 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. Xiaobing Yu specialize in?
While Dr. Xiaobing Yu is a Pain Medicine, they have specific expertise in Septoplasty, Pudendal Neuralgia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pain Medicine.
Does Dr. Xiaobing Yu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Xiaobing Yu has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Septoplasty. You can view a list of Dr. Xiaobing Yu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Xiaobing Yu accept my insurance?
Dr. Xiaobing Yu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-885-3552 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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- Pudendal NeuralgiaDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Pudendal Neuralgia.
- SeptoplastyDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Septoplasty.