Summary

Dr. Alexander Yap is a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon with over five decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and completed his residency training at Henry Ford Health System. With 53 years in practice, Dr. Yap has developed extensive expertise in both cardiovascular disease management and surgical interventions. He is fluent in French, Tagalog, Arabic, and English.

Dr. Yap practices at UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco, California. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease and myocardial ischemia, with particular focus on coronary artery disease in women. His surgical expertise includes coronary artery bypass graft procedures and minimally-invasive heart surgery techniques. Dr. Yap also performs off-pump bypass surgery, which can reduce recovery time for certain patients. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.2
  • 53 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks French, Tagalog, Arabic, English
  • Henry Ford Health System
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Saint Marys Medical Center

450 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117

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Med School: University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Glasgow Faculty Of Medicine Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVISION OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES THE PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alexander Gocheco Yap

  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alexander Gocheco Yap has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alexander Gocheco Yap has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

53 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Henry Ford Health System

Medical School

University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And SurgeryGraduated in 1973

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What languages does Dr. Alexander Yap speak?
Dr. Alexander Yap speaks French, Tagalog, Arabic, and English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Alexander Yap affiliated with?
Dr. Alexander Yap is affiliated with Ucsf Health St Marys Hospital.

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