Summary

Dr. Richard Yu is a urologist who has dedicated 28 years to advancing patient care and medical research. He earned his medical degree and PhD from Northwestern University Medical School, then completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 2007. Dr. Yu further specialized through a fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital in 2010, deepening his expertise in urological care. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Yu practices at Boston Children's Hospital and sees patients at locations throughout Boston, Massachusetts. His clinical expertise includes treating conditions such as tight foreskin, foreskin complications, and kidney problems that develop before birth. He performs diagnostic imaging studies including abdominal and kidney ultrasounds, as well as surgical procedures like circumcision. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 28 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Boston Children's Hospital
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard N. Yu has 2 locations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215

Department of Urology

300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Richard N. Yu, MD, PhDDr. Warren Herbert Gilbert, MDDr. Farshid AlizadehDr. Kelly A Crane
UrologyUrologyUrologyUrology
Accepts New Patients
4.5 
28 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 2 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Boston , MAWhitman , MABrighton , MABurlington , MA
Med School: Northwestern University Medical School Med School: Tehran University Of Medical Sciences Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard N. Yu

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Options
  • ConnectiCare
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard N. Yu has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard N. Yu has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Bladder Issues
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Kidney Stones
  • Overactive Urinary Bladder
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostatitis
  • Urologic Emergencies

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital2010

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine2007

Medical School

Northwestern University Medical SchoolGraduated in 2001
Northwestern University, PhD (Graduate School)Graduated in 1998

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What languages does Dr. Richard N. Yu speak?
Dr. Richard N. Yu speaks English.
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