Summary

Dr. Richard Yu is a urologist with 28 years of experience specializing in comprehensive urological care. He earned his medical degree and PhD from Northwestern University Medical School, establishing a strong foundation in both clinical practice and research. Dr. Yu completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 2007, followed by specialized fellowship training at Boston Children's Hospital in 2010. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Yu practices at Boston Children's Hospital and sees patients at locations throughout Boston, Massachusetts, including the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Department of Urology. His clinical expertise includes treating conditions such as phimosis, paraphimosis, and fetal hydronephrosis. He performs various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including kidney ultrasounds, abdominal ultrasounds, and circumcision procedures. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 28 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Boston Children's Hospital
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard N. Yu has 2 locations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215

Department of Urology

300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115
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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Dr. Richard N. Yu, MD, PhDDr. Ned Saltzman, MDDr. Sophia Drinis, MDDr. Sujatha Sreenivas Rajan, MD
UrologyUrologyUrologyUrology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
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28 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Boston , MANewton Lower Falls , MABeverly , MAWoburn , MA
Med School: Northwestern University Medical School Med School: New York University School Of Medicine Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center Med School: Madras Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard N. Yu

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Options
  • ConnectiCare
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard N. Yu has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard N. 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

28 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital2010

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine2007

Medical School

Northwestern University Medical SchoolGraduated in 2001
Northwestern University, PhD (Graduate School)Graduated in 1998

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Richard N. Yu accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Where is Dr. Richard N. Yu's office located?
Dr. Richard N. Yu's office is located at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard N. Yu affiliated with?
Dr. Richard N. Yu is affiliated with Boston Childrens Hospital.
Does Dr. Richard N. Yu accept my insurance?
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