Summary

Dr. Michael Yu is a family medicine physician who graduated from New York University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in urology at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St. Louis Children's Hospital Consortium and additional general surgery training at NYU Hospitals Center. With over three decades of practice, Dr. Yu brings extensive medical expertise to his patient care. He provides medical services in English.

Dr. Yu practices at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and sees patients in Torrance, CA. His clinical focus includes managing weight concerns and treating high cholesterol in both children and teenagers. He performs routine blood work and thyroid function testing to monitor patient health. Dr. Yu also provides screening services for alcohol use disorders. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 31 years of experience
  • 55 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Urology; Nyu Hospitals Center, General Surgery
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Torrance Memorial Physician Network Primary Care - McMillen Building 100

3333 Skypark Drive, Suite 100Torrance, CA 90505
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

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Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
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3.7 
31 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati Speaks English
Torrance , CAPlacentia , CAFort Pierce , FLSeal Beach , CA
Med School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michael Yu

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • GEHA
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - ACA
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Nippon Life Benefits - PPO
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
  • Regence BlueShield
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Michael Yu has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Michael Yu has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Michael 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

Residency

Completed their residency at Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Urology; Nyu Hospitals Center, General Surgery.

Medical School

Graduated from New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny in 1995.

NPI Number

Michael Yu's NPI number is 1366581290.

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What languages does Michael Yu speak?
Michael Yu speaks English.

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