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Summary
Dr. Karina Yu is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist who earned her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine. With nine years of experience in her field, she focuses on comprehensive ear, nose, and throat care for patients of all ages.
Dr. Yu practices at Kaiser Permanente locations in Downey, California, and maintains affiliations with Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center and Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women's Hospital. She treats conditions such as tonsillitis, adenoiditis, and hearing loss, with particular expertise in pediatric ENT care. Her surgical capabilities include performing pathology tests and providing sedation services for procedures.
Dr. Yu practices at Kaiser Permanente locations in Downey, California, and maintains affiliations with Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center and Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women's Hospital. She treats conditions such as tonsillitis, adenoiditis, and hearing loss, with particular expertise in pediatric ENT care. Her surgical capabilities include performing pathology tests and providing sedation services for procedures.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 9 years of experience
- University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Karina Janis Yu has 2 locationsKaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices
9449 Imperial HwyDowney, CA 90242 Tel: (800) 823-4040
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 9 Years of Experience | 47 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | 61 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | |
| Downey , CA | Santa Monica , CA | Beverly Hills , CA | Los Angeles , CA |
| Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine | Med School: New York Medical College | Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla | Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
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Certifications, License, & Education
9 Years Experience
Dr. Karina Janis 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
Medical School
Graduated from University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine in 2017.
NPI Number
Dr. Yu's NPI number is 1790226041.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Karina Janis Yu affiliated with?
- Dr. Karina Janis Yu is affiliated with KAISER PERMANENTE DOWNEY MEDICAL CENTER and Northwestern Medicine Prentice Womens Hospital.
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- Where is Dr. Karina Janis Yu's office located?
- Dr. Karina Janis Yu's office is located at 9449 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA, 90242.
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