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Dr. Alexander Yap, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 76
Dr. Alexander Yap, MD
4.8 (5 Ratings)
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Dr. Alexander Yap, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.
Dr. Alexander Yap, MD
4.8 (5 Ratings)
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Dr. Alexander Yap, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 76
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience
Dr. Alexander Yap, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.

About

Dr. Yap graduated from University Of Santo Tomas, Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery in 1973 and completed a residency at University Alberta.Dr. Alexander Yap, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA and has 51 years experience. Dr. Yap currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with AHMC Seton Medical Center. At present, Dr. Yap received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Yap's office accepts new patients. Dr. Yap also speaks Chinese. Dr. Yap is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 San Francisco VA Medical Center
    4150 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121

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Feb 16, 2023
My name is David Harte, Dr Yapp performed my open heart surgery Dec 1st 2018 ,I never got to thank him for doing a wonderful job in putting me back together !words can not describe how greatful I will always be .Thanks to his expertise I’m living my dream !!
David Harte — Feb 16, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Of Santo Tomas, Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery
    1973
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • HENRY FORD HOSPITAL
    1975
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Alberta
    1982
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alexander Yap, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Yap's profile.

Dr. Alexander Yap, MD is affiliated with AHMC Seton Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alexander Yap, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • AHMC Seton Medical Center

    1900 Sullivan Ave, Daly City, CA