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Dr. John Yu, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 61
Dr. John Yu, MD
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Dr. John Yu, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. John Yu, MD
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Dr. John Yu, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 61
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. John Yu, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA.

About

Dr. John Yu, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Yu currently practices at Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery - Los Angeles and are affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Yu has experience treating conditions like Brain Cancer and Cancer of Cerebral Meninges among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Yu received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Dr. Yu's office accepts new patients. Dr. Yu also speaks French and Korean. Dr. Yu is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Cerebral Edema
Hypothalamus Cancer
Meningiomas
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Brain Surgery
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Pituitary Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Dural Tear
Extradural Hemorrhage
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Encephalopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Pyogenic Meningitis
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Radiculopathy
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotactic Surgery
Stereotaxis
Surgical Nutrition

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
    BlueCard PPO
  • CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
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    Open Access Plus
  • Platinum 90 PPO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery - Los Angeles
    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600, Los Angeles, CA 90048
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yu
4.3
Based on 26 Reviews
5 Stars (20)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (3)

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Sep 18, 2024
Dr. Yu was excellent
— Sep 18, 2024
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Languages Spoken
French
Korean
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ma Gen Hospital
    1993
Residency Hospital
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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. John Yu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Yu's profile.

Dr. Yu frequently treats the following conditions: Brain Cancer and Cancer of Cerebral Meninges. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Yu, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Yu, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA