Summary

Dr. James Yu is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle surgery. He earned his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and completed his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. With 27 years of experience in orthopedic care, Dr. Yu brings extensive expertise to treating complex foot and ankle conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Yu practices at multiple locations throughout Nashville and Brentwood, Tennessee, with hospital affiliations at Tristar Skyline Medical Center. His clinical focus includes treating foot pain, heel pain, and joint discomfort. He incorporates physical therapy approaches into patient care and utilizes manual therapy techniques when appropriate. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.7 stars for his comprehensive approach to orthopedic treatment.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 27 years of experience
  • 42 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • 36 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Robert Yu has 6 locations

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance

8 City Blvd Ste 300Nashville, TN 37209
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

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West

4220 Harding PikeNashville, TN 37205

Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System

908 W 4th North StMorristown, TN 37814

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance

134 FRANKLIN RDBRENTWOOD, TN 37027
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

Baptist Ambulatory Surgery Center

312 21st Ave NNashville, TN 37203
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. James Robert Yu, MDDr. Scott Dube, MDDr. Chris Hoedt, MDDr. Nicole Pewitt Dube
Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
3.6 
27 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Nashville , TNHermitage , TNGreenville , NCHermitage , TN
Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine Med School: East Tennessee State University J H Quillen College Of Medicine Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Robert Yu

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Corvel
  • Devoted Health
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Robert Yu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Robert Yu has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Medical School

Pennsylvania State University College Of MedicineGraduated in 1999

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What languages does Dr. James Yu speak?
Dr. James Yu speaks English and Spanish.
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Where is Dr. James Yu's office located?
Dr. James Yu's office is located at 8 City Blvd Ste 300, Nashville, TN, 37209.
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