Summary

Won Yu is a gastroenterologist with 26 years of experience specializing in digestive health and disorders. He completed his medical education at Temple University School of Medicine and pursued advanced training through residencies at UCLA, finishing in 2003. Yu further enhanced his expertise with fellowships at both UCLA and USC in 2006, providing him with comprehensive training in gastroenterology. He holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and communicates with patients in English.

Yu practices at Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center and sees patients in Tustin, California. His clinical focus includes treating colon polyps, indigestion, and heartburn. He performs specialized procedures such as colonoscopy and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy to diagnose and treat digestive conditions. Yu also conducts pathology tests to help identify underlying health issues. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 26 years of experience
  • 65 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • UCLA
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Won K. Yu, MD, MPH Inc.

17400 Irvine Blvd Ste FTustin, CA 92780

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4.5 
26 Years of Experience
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Tustin , CAMontgomery , ALSACRAMENTO , CASACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: Temple University School Of Medicine Med School: Georgia State University Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Won K Yu

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE) - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • ArchCare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - HMO
  • Premier Health Plan
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Providence Health Plans - HMO
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Won K Yu has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Won K Yu has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Won K Yu is board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at UCLA in 2006 and USC in 2006.

Residency

Completed their residency at UCLA in 2003 and UCLA in 2001.

Medical School

Graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 2000.

NPI Number

Won K Yu's NPI number is 1720065303.

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Which hospitals is Won Yu affiliated with?
Won Yu is affiliated with Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center.

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