
Overview
My profession gives me the opportunity to help a lot of people everyday – children and adults – in significant ways. As a pediatric endocrinologist with two great children of my own, I do my best to treat each child I care for as my own and do whatever it takes to address their medical problems. I love treating children because I use my knowledge about pediatric endocrinology to help them get better quickly. It’s a good feeling to know many of them will grow up to be healthy adults with less risk of developing some of the illnesses commonly seen later in life. Sometimes I see children who are experiencing medical problems without knowing what’s really wrong. Making the correct diagnosis is important, even if it’s distressful at first for the child and family. Because that’s the first step toward starting the right treatment, and helping that child reach his or her full potential.
Dr. Yu is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Precocious Puberty.
Dr. Yu is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.
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Locations
6535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando, FL 32827
3300 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Suite 100, Lake Mary, FL 32746
1717 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32806
1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, Lakeland, FL 33805
2020 Daniels Road, Suite B, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Yu has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida
I grew up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. From an early age, I loved learning new things and displayed an intellectual curiosity about different issues related to health conditions. Also, my father was a pediatrician who gave me the opportunity to follow his work. Having that chance to witness how rewarding it was to help families, captured my interest as well. He was my inspiration. Children have a pure appreciation for the work we do. I believe if you have a positive impact on the health of a child, you can impact the future of that child as well. Most of the children we care for don’t bring on their conditions – it’s out of their control. I enjoy the challenge of interacting with children and helping them to understand their condition. I’m passionate about finding which hormonal abnormality is behind the child’s signs and symptoms. I also embrace the challenge of finding the best therapy to treat each condition. I’m a big believer in communicating with the patient and family. And, I try to make myself accessible to address their concerns and needs. Dr. Carakushansky is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Precocious Puberty. Dr. Carakushansky is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.
Diabetes And Endocrine Center Of Florida, P.A.
Maha Zikra is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Zikra is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Glucocorticoid Resistance, Hypoaldosteronism, and Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency. Dr. Zikra is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Orlando Health Cancer Institute - Endocrine Oncology
Dr. Victor Roberts is a board-certified endocrinologist and medical director for endocrine oncology with the Orlando Health Cancer Institute. He has cared for patients in Central Florida since 1988, and his areas of expertise include: Endocrine oncology Thyroid disorders and cancer Diabetes, including the use of technological advancements such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring Metabolic bone disease Polycystic ovary syndrome Pituitary and adrenal disorders Lipid disorders Obesity General endocrinology Dr. Roberts prioritizes clarity of purpose while engaging patients in their medical decisions to find the best-suited answers to complex questions. Dr. Roberts' Training Dr. Roberts received his medical training from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in Mexico. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, and performed his fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at the University of Miami School of Medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital and affiliated hospitals. Dr. Roberts also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. About Dr. Roberts He has served the medical community as past president of the Orange County and Seminole County medical societies. Dr. Roberts is a professor of internal medicine at the University of Central Florida in Orlando and a clinical professor of clinical sciences at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Dr. Roberts is a diplomate of and certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a fellow of both the American College of Physicians and American College of Endocrinology. He is certified in internal medicine and in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine and in neck ultrasonography by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Dr. Roberts is a member of the American College of Endocrinology, American College of Physicians, American Institute for Healthcare Quality, and American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Physicians. His research has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals, and he has served as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Diabetes Research and Therapy and is on the editorial board of Internal Medicine News. He was won numerous awards, including the Outstanding National Clinician Award from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists in 2023, Castle Connolly's Top Doctors, Consumers' Checkbook Guide to Top Doctors; Best Doctors in America, Marquis: Who's Who in America, Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare and Who's Who in the World. Outside of work, Dr. Roberts enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and reading books about history and biographies. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Roberts is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Silent Thyroiditis, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Roberts is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Yu M. Yu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Yu M. Yu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Yu M. Yu by calling their office at 407-650-7715. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Yu M. Yu a top-rated expert for Familial Short Stature (FSS)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Yu M. Yu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Short Stature (FSS), 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. Yu M. Yu specialize in?
While Dr. Yu M. Yu is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Yu M. Yu accept my insurance?
Dr. Yu M. Yu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 407-650-7715 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
- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Yu isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).
- Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)Dr. Yu isDistinguished. Learn about Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
- Advanced
- Acanthosis NigricansDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Acanthosis Nigricans.
- Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
- Congenital Hyperinsulinism
- Congenital HypothyroidismDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Hypothyroidism.
- Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)
- Experienced
- 15q11.2 MicrodeletionDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about 15q11.2 Microdeletion.
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Cantu SyndromeDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Cantu Syndrome.
- Cardiofaciocutaneous SyndromeDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.
- Cardiomyopathic LentiginosisDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathic Lentiginosis.

