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Dr. Yanek Chiu, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 79
Dr. Yanek Chiu, MD
4.5 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Yanek Chiu, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.
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Dr. Yanek Chiu, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 79
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
53 years of experience
Dr. Yanek Chiu, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.

About

Dr. Chiu graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Dr. Yanek Chiu, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Francisco, CA and has 53 years experience. Dr. Chiu currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus and Chinese Hospital. At present, Dr. Chiu received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Chiu's office accepts new patients. Dr. Chiu also speaks Cantonese and Chinese. Dr. Chiu is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Secondary Malignancies
Ulcerative Colitis
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna HMO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO

Locations

  1. 1 San Francisco Surgical Medial Group
    3838 California St Rm 616, San Francisco, CA 94118
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 668-0416
  2. 2 Office
    1580 Valencia St Ste 607, San Francisco, CA 94110
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 668-0411
  3. 3 Russell D Woo M.D. A Professional Corporation
    2100 Webster St Ste 520, San Francisco, CA 94115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 923-3020

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4.5
Based on 11 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (1)

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Jul 22, 2023
I had surgery with Dr Chiu several years ago. Great, compassionate doctor. Excellent bedside manor. I am a Crohns Survivor 40 yrs. I would recommend him.
Kathleen — Jul 22, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
    1971
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Boston Medical Center
    1972
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic
    1978
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Yanek Chiu, MD is affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus and Chinese Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Yanek Chiu, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CPMC Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA

  • Chinese Hospital

    845 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA