Summary

Dr. Yu graduated from the St Louis University School of Medicine in 2007. He works in Pittsburgh, PA and 1 other location and specializes in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Yu is affiliated with ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 19 years of experience
  • 54 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Allegheny General Hospital
  • 7 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Alexander Kwong-Tak Yu has 3 locations

Agh Surgery Center

320 E North AvePittsburgh, PA 15212
Mon6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Allegheny General Hospital Neurosurgery

320 E North Ave Ste 208Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Allegheny General Hospital

320 E North AvePittsburgh, PA 15212

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Dr. Alexander Kwong-Tak Yu, MDDr. Ian Fredric Pollack, MDDr. John William Bookwalter, MDDr. Stephanie Greene, MD
Neurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
3.6 
3.8 
3.8 
19 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Pittsburgh , PAPittsburgh , PAPittsburgh , PADurham , NC
Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine Med School: Albany Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alexander Kwong-Tak Yu

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthSmart
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Intergroup Services
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Univera Healthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alexander Kwong-Tak Yu has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alexander Kwong-Tak Yu has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • Facial Nerve Pain (Trigeminal Neuralgia)
  • Glioblastoma
  • Laminectomy
  • Movement Disorders
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Allegheny General Hospital

Medical School

St Louis University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2007

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Alexander Yu speak?
Dr. Alexander Yu speaks English.
Is Dr. Alexander Yu accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Alexander Yu accept my insurance?
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Does Dr. Alexander Yu accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Alexander Yu affiliated with?
Dr. Alexander Yu is affiliated with ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL.

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