4.3
30 Ratings with 25 written Reviews
Summary
Heather Yeo, MD, MHS, is Associate Professor of Surgery and Associate Professor of Population Health Sciences at Weill Cornell Medical College and Associate Attending Surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. She is board-certified in general surgery, colon and rectal surgery, and complex general surgical oncology. Dr. Yeo specializes in the comprehensive care of colorectal cancer patients as well as those patients with benign colorectal disease.Click here to see Dr. Yeo's CBS-TV interview on new studying showing aspirin can reduce risk of GI and colon cancer.Click here to see Dr. Yeo talk about colorectal cancer in older adults.Click here to hear Dr. Yeo talk about health services research.Because of her specialized training as a surgical oncologist, Dr. Yeo, is involved with her cancer patients throughout the course of their therapy and will help them to understand all of their treatment options. She works with a world renowned group of multidisciplinary …specialists to help promote a multifaceted treatment plan for her patients, including radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, gastroenterologists, and interventional radiologists. Dr. Yeo has expertise in minimal access techniques, including laparoscopic, needlescopic, colonoscopic-assisted and robotic surgery. In addition, she has special interests in sphincter preserving surgery (helping rectal cancer patients avoid a permanent ostomy), maintaining fertility in cancer patients, and improving quality of life and bowel function after rectal surgery. Most recently, Dr. Yeo has adopted use of the endoluminal surgical platform, commonly known as the DiLumen, allowing some complex procedures to be accomplished using an endoscope and without external incisions.Dr. Yeo’s clinical research focuses on the whole patient and improving the surgical experience. She has studied patient quality of life and outcome measures and believes incorporating those factors into her treatment decisions is very important.Dr. Yeo has written extensively and published in many major journals, including the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Annals of Surgery, and the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Yeo completed her general surgical residency at Yale New Haven Hospital , and her Surgical Oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and her fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. She has a Masters in Health Service Research from Yale University.Dr. Yeo is actively involved in many national Surgical and Oncologic Societies, including the American College of Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncologists, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Association of Women Surgeons, and Association of Academic Surgery.
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Dr Yeo examined me and referred me for Pelvic PT and nutritional counseling for IBS. I was extremely cynical and doubtful. After several months of these intense inperson sessions which required my following home instruction, I was SO MUCH BETTER controlling my IBS. A miracle! Still have IBS / but no longer hopeless and frightened!! However, I felt no need to return to see dr Yeo ( I have had unsuccessful and disappointing experiences with SO many gastric and rectal doctors. ) But I did finally see this her and she actually diagnosed me correctly ( others had mis-diagnosed) - much to my relief, and changed some products I was taking. I have been so impressed with her guidance through these many new recommendations!
Office Locations
Heather Lynn Yeo has 2 locationsQuick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 22 years of experience
- 9 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Georgetown University School Of Medicine
- 25 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Heather Lynn Yeo
Medical Specialties
Heather Lynn Yeo has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Heather Lynn Yeo has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
22 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Georgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2004
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Heather Yeo accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Yes, Heather Yeo accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
- How can I make an appointment with Heather Yeo?
- You can find contact information for Heather Yeo here on Vitals.
- Where is Heather Yeo's office located?
- Heather Yeo's office is located at 1283 York Avenue 9th Floor, New York, NY, 10065.
- Which hospitals is Heather Yeo affiliated with?
- Heather Yeo is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
- What languages does Heather Yeo speak?
- Heather Yeo speaks English.
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