Summary

Dr. Gordon Yung is a pulmonologist and transplant surgeon who brings four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong and completed his residency training at New York Downtown Hospital. His dual specialization allows him to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex respiratory conditions and those requiring surgical interventions. Dr. Yung is fluent in both Cantonese and English.

Dr. Yung practices at UC San Diego Health in La Jolla, California, where he is affiliated with University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center. He specializes in treating advanced lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and interstitial lung disease. His procedural expertise includes bronchoscopy and therapeutic hypothermia treatments. Patients consistently rate Dr. Yung highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 40 years of experience
  • 48 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Cantonese, English
  • New York Downtown Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

UC San Diego Health

9434 Medical Center DrLa Jolla, CA 92037
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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PulmonologyInternal MedicineTransplant SurgeryPulmonology
Accepts New Patients
3.5 
4.2 
40 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Cantonese, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
La Jolla , CANational City , CALa Jolla , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: Li Ka Shing Faculty Of Medicine University Of Hong Kong Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Gordon Yung

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Brand New Day
  • Brand New Day - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Empire Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Gordon Yung has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Gordon Yung has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Lung Transplantation
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Pulmonologist
  • Transplant Surgeon
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Gordon Yung holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Downtown Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Li Ka Shing Faculty Of Medicine University Of Hong Kong in 1986.

NPI Number

Gordon Yung's NPI number is 1134145949.

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Gordon Yung speaks Cantonese and English.
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Which hospitals is Gordon Yung affiliated with?
Gordon Yung is affiliated with University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center.

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