Summary

Dr. R. James Yu is a urologist who specializes in treating conditions affecting the urinary system and male reproductive health. He earned his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and has been practicing medicine for two decades. Dr. Yu speaks English and brings extensive experience to his patient care.

Dr. Yu is affiliated with MarinHealth Medical Center and sees patients at MarinHealth Urology locations in Greenbrae and Napa, California. He focuses on treating prostate cancer, including advanced and recurring cases. His expertise includes performing CT scans to help diagnose and monitor conditions affecting the abdomen and liver. Patients consistently rate Dr. Yu highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 for his care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 20 years of experience
  • 55 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

R. James Yu has 2 locations

MarinHealth Urology | A UCSF Health Clinic

1240 S Eliseo Dr Ste 200Greenbrae, CA 94904
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

MarinHealth Urology | A UCSF Health Clinic

3250 Beard RoadNapa, CA 94558
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English
Greenbrae , CAPalo Alto , CAPleasanton , CAPalo Alto , CA
Med School: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by R. James Yu

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - HMO
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • 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
  • Cigna
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • PreferredOne
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

R. James Yu has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

R. James Yu has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Bladder Issues
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Kidney Stones
  • Overactive Urinary Bladder
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostatitis
  • Urologic Emergencies

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

R. James Yu holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Oregon and California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Oregon that expired in 2025 and an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in 2006.

NPI Number

R. James Yu's NPI number is 1255527024.

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