Summary

Dr. Ken-Yao Hsu specializes in orthopedic surgery with advanced training in spine surgery. He completed his medical degree at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and went on to finish his residency through the San Francisco Orthopaedic Residency Program. With five decades of surgical experience, Dr. Hsu brings extensive expertise to complex spinal conditions. He communicates with patients in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Hsu practices at multiple locations throughout San Francisco and maintains affiliations with Mercy Hospital Downtown. He focuses on treating conditions such as lumbar herniated discs and spinal stenosis. His surgical expertise includes procedures like herniated disc surgery and foraminotomy to relieve nerve compression. Patients have given Dr. Hsu an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars for his care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 4.9
  • 50 years of experience
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • San Francisco Orthopaedic Residency Program
  • 8 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Ken-Yao Hsu has 3 locations

San Francisco Spine Surgeons Pc

1 Shrader St Ste 600San Francisco, CA 94117
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital

900 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
San Francisco , CARedwood City , CARedwood City , CARedwood City , CA
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: University Of California Irvine School Of Medicine Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ken-Yao Hsu

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CareSource
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Chinese Community Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Integra
  • Integra - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • PreferredOne
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ken-Yao Hsu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ken-Yao Hsu has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Back Injuries
  • Head and Neck Disorder
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Stenosis

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

Dr. Ken-Yao Hsu 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 San Francisco Orthopaedic Residency Program.

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1976.

NPI Number

Dr. Hsu's NPI number is 1275695843.

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Dr. Ken-Yao Hsu is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Downtown.

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