Summary

Dr. Michael Yu is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine in New York. He completed his residency training in both urology at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish/St. Louis Children's Hospital Consortium and general surgery at NYU Hospitals Center. With 31 years of experience in practice, Dr. Yu brings extensive medical knowledge to his patient care. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Yu practices at Torrance Memorial Physician Network Primary Care and maintains hospital privileges at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. His family medicine practice focuses on comprehensive care for patients of all ages in Torrance, California. He specializes in managing weight-related health concerns and treating high cholesterol in both children and teens. Dr. Yu also performs routine blood work and thyroid function testing to monitor his patients' overall health. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 31 years of experience
  • 55 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Urology; Nyu Hospitals Center, General Surgery
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Torrance Memorial Physician Network Primary Care - McMillen Building 100

3333 Skypark Drive, Suite 100Torrance, CA 90505
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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3.7 
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31 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Arabic, English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Arabic
Torrance , CATorrance , CAGraham , TXNewport Beach , CA
Med School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine Med School: Ain Shams University, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michael Yu

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • GEHA
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - ACA
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Nippon Life Benefits - PPO
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
  • Regence BlueShield
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Michael Yu has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Michael Yu has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Michael Yu holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Urology; Nyu Hospitals Center, General Surgery.

Medical School

Graduated from New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny in 1995.

NPI Number

Michael Yu's NPI number is 1366581290.

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Is Michael Yu accepting new patients?
Michael Yu is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Michael Yu's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
What languages does Michael Yu speak?
Michael Yu speaks English.
Where is Michael Yu's office located?
Michael Yu's office is located at 3333 Skypark Drive, Suite 100, Torrance, CA, 90505.
Does Michael Yu accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Michael Yu has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Michael Yu accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Michael Yu accepts on their Vitals profile.

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