Dr. Yi Mao, MD

Dr. Yi Mao is a neurologist who specializes in treating conditions affecting the brain and nervous system. He earned his medical degree from Mayne Medical School at the University of Queensland and completed his residency training at State University of New York Upstate Medical University. Dr. Mao further advanced his expertise through fellowship training at both State University of New York Upstate Medical University and Case Western Reserve University, including specialized training at University Hospitals Case Western Department of Medicine. With 16 years of experience in neurology, he provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Mao practices at Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital in Spokane, Washington, and maintains an affiliation with Upstate University Hospital. His clinical focus includes caring for patients who have experienced strokes, including ischemic strokes where blood flow to the brain is blocked. He also treats patients with atherosclerosis, a condition …involving the buildup of plaque in arteries. Dr. Mao utilizes advanced diagnostic imaging techniques such as MRI scans of the head and CT scans to evaluate neurological conditions and guide treatment decisions.