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Dr. Francis Yao, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 64
Dr. Francis Yao, MD
4.5 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Francis Yao, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, CA.
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Dr. Francis Yao, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 64
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Francis Yao, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, CA.

About

Dr. Yao graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Francis Yao, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, CA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Yao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, UC Davis Medical Center and UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. Dr. Yao has experience treating conditions like Esophageal Varices, Cirrhosis and Hepatitis B among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Yao received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Yao's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Yao also speaks Cantonese. Dr. Yao is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Esophageal Varices
Cirrhosis
Hepatitis B
Esophageal Varices
Cirrhosis
Hepatitis B
Esophageal Varices
Cirrhosis
Hepatitis B
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Hepatitis C
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Splenomegaly
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Anemia
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Chronic Cholecystitis
Colon Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Food Allergy
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis D
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Abscess
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Stomach Stenosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Canopy Health HMO
  • Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Basic HMO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
    AWH Northern CA HMO
  • Local Access Plus HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Blue Shield of California
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
  • CA WholeCare Network HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Chinese Community Health Plan (CCHP)
  • Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Anthem Blue Connection EPO
    Pathway EPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Select PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Liver Disease and Liver Transplant
    350 Parnassus Ave Ste 300, San Francisco, CA 94117
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 502-2112
  2. 2 Univ of California Home Care Serv
    400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 353-1888
  3. 3 University of California San Francisco
    505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 476-4029
  4. 4 Office
    513 Parnassus Ave Rm S-357, San Francisco, CA 94143
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 476-3143
  5. 5 Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
    751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (888) 334-1000

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4.5
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Jan 28, 2024
I have been seeing Dr. Yao for a long time and he has always makes me feel comfortable. Great bed side manner and always explains my progress in medical terms than layman terms so I understand changes in my condition.
Roxanne — Jan 28, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Cantonese
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Francis Yao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Yao's profile.

Dr. Yao frequently treats the following conditions: Esophageal Varices, Cirrhosis and Hepatitis B. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Francis Yao, MD is affiliated with John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, UC Davis Medical Center and UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights.

Yes, Dr. Francis Yao, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA

  • Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center

    700 Lawrence Expy, Santa Clara, CA

  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA

  • UC Davis Medical Center

    2315 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA