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Summary
Dr. Karina Yu treats tonsillitis, adenoiditis, and hearing loss, and performs tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. She practices otolaryngology–head and neck surgery and is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center and Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women's Hospital. Dr. Yu earned her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and sees patients in Downey, California.
Overview based on verified provider data
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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| Dr. Karina Janis Yu | Dr. David Butler, MD | Dr. Hootan Zandifar, MD | Dr. Mark Howard Berman, MD |
| Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Plastic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 9 Years of Experience | 47 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | 47 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Downey , CA | Santa Monica , CA | Beverly Hills , CA | Beverly Hills , 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: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine & Science |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Karina Janis Yu has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Karina Janis Yu has the following area of expertise
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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Karina Yu's office located?
- Dr. Karina Yu's office is located at 9449 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA, 90242.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Karina Yu affiliated with?
- Dr. Karina Yu is affiliated with KAISER PERMANENTE DOWNEY MEDICAL CENTER and Northwestern Medicine Prentice Womens Hospital.
- Does Dr. Karina Yu accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Karina Yu has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does Dr. Karina Yu accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Karina Yu accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Is Dr. Karina Yu accepting new patients?
- Dr. Karina Yu is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Karina Yu's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
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