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Dr. Ava Yap is a surgeon who specializes in comprehensive surgical care with eight years of clinical experience. She earned her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine, providing her with a strong foundation in advanced surgical techniques and patient care. Her expertise focuses on treating conditions affecting the respiratory system and chest cavity.
Dr. Yap practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California. She treats patients with pulmonary nodules, general lung disease, and various respiratory problems. Her procedural skills include performing chest fluoroscopy, chest X-rays, and abdominal X-rays to help diagnose and monitor patient conditions. These imaging techniques allow her to provide accurate assessments and develop effective treatment plans for her patients.
Dr. Yap practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California. She treats patients with pulmonary nodules, general lung disease, and various respiratory problems. Her procedural skills include performing chest fluoroscopy, chest X-rays, and abdominal X-rays to help diagnose and monitor patient conditions. These imaging techniques allow her to provide accurate assessments and develop effective treatment plans for her patients.
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Quick Facts
- 8 years of experience
- 9 insurance plans accepted
- Yale University School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 8 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience | 40 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks Russian, Spanish, English | ||
| SAN FRANCISCO , CA | Fairfield , CA | Redwood City , CA | Fairfield , CA |
| Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine | Med School: A T Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL | Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ava Chwan Lee Yap
Medical Specialties
Dr. Ava Chwan Lee Yap has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ava Chwan Lee Yap has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
8 Years Experience
Dr. Ava Chwan Lee Yap holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of California and Texas.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025 and an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Yale University School Of Medicine in 2018.
NPI Number
Dr. Yap's NPI number is 1154825214.
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- Is Dr. Ava Yap accepting new patients?
- Dr. Ava Yap has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. Ava Yap's office located?
- Dr. Ava Yap's office is located at 513 PARNASSUS AVE RM S-321, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94143.
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- Dr. Ava Yap has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Ava Yap affiliated with?
- Dr. Ava Yap is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
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