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Dr. Katherine Yao, MD

Sports Medicine*
Dr. Katherine Yao, MD
5.0 (214 Ratings)

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Dr. Katherine Yao, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in New York, NY.
Dr. Katherine Yao, MD
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Dr. Katherine Yao, MD

Sports Medicine*
New York, NY
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Katherine Yao, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in New York, NY.
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Dr. Yao graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed a residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia/Cornell. Dr. Katherine Yao, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in New York, NY. Dr. Yao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian. Dr. Yao has experience treating conditions like Back Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Yao received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 214 times. Dr. Yao's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Yao is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

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Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Locations

  1. 1 Rehabilitation Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical Center
    525 E 68th St # 16, New York, NY 10065
  2. 2 Rehabilitation Medicine at NYP/Lower Manhattan Hospital
    156 William St Fl 12, New York, NY 10038
  3. 3 Rehabilitation Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical Center
    520 E 70th St # 2, New York, NY 10021

Experience and Background Check

Back Pain
Gait Abnormality
Cervical Radiculopathy
Back Pain
Gait Abnormality
Cervical Radiculopathy
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Ganglion Cyst
Knee Ligament Tears
Lateral Epicondylitis
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bunionette
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Disorders
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lipedema
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Lumbar Compression Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramp
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stiffness
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tension Headache
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Upper Back Pain
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Elbow Tenotomy
Facet Blocks
Facet Joint Injection
Joint Drainage
Joint Injection
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Ultrasound

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yao
5.0
Based on 214 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Feb 21, 2025
Dr. Yao is truly a remarkable doctor. She’s knowledgeable, thorough, patient, gentle and so caring. She takes the time to explain everything in great detail. I feel blessed to have such a wonderful doctor. I would recommend her in a heartbeat.
Sheema Bhattacharya — Feb 21, 2025
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Katherine Yao, MD is a sports medicine specialist in New York, NY. She specializes in Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and more.
Biography
Specialties*
Sports Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Pediatric Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
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.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia/Cornell
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Boston-Harvard Medical School
Fellowship Hospital
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Does Dr. Yao offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Katherine Yao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Yao's profile.

Dr. Katherine Yao, MD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian.

Yes, Dr. Katherine Yao, MD holds board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newyork-Presbyterian

    630 W 168th St, New York, NY

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