Summary

Dr. Peter Yau is a pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist with 24 years of experience treating patients with breathing and sleep disorders. He earned his medical degree from American University of the Caribbean and completed his residency training at Scott and White Graduate Medical Education in 2003 and 2006, followed by fellowship training there in 2009. Dr. Yau is board-certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He speaks English and Cantonese fluently.

Dr. Yau practices at Baylor Scott & White Clinic in Temple, Texas, and is affiliated with Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Round Rock. His expertise includes diagnosing and treating sleep apnea in both adults and children, as well as obstructive sleep apnea. He performs comprehensive pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung capacity and breathing patterns. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 24 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Cantonese
  • Scott and White Graduate Medical Education
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me
  • Flexible scheduling

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

2401 S 31st StTemple, TX 76508
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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PulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
24 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Cantonese Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi
Temple , TXHOUSTON , TXSugar Land , TXTemple , TX
Med School: American University Of the Caribbean (Education) Med School: Bolan Medical College Med School: Universidad Veracruzana Facultad De Medicina Veracruz
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Peter Yau

  • Ambetter
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • University of Arizona Health Plans

Medical Specialties

Dr. Peter Yau has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Peter Yau has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Lung Cancer
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Scott and White Graduate Medical Education2009

Residency

Scott and White Graduate Medical Education2006
Scott and White Graduate Medical Education2003

Medical School

American University Of the Caribbean (Education)Graduated in 2002

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Which hospitals is Dr. Peter Yau affiliated with?
Dr. Peter Yau is affiliated with Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Round Rock.
Where is Dr. Peter Yau's office located?
Dr. Peter Yau's office is located at 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX, 76508.
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