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Dr. David Yam, MD

Dr. David Yam, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. David Yam, MD is a neurosurgeon in Prosser, WA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Tennesee Health Science Center in 2004. He is affiliated with Prosser Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Practice

200 Prosser Health Dr Prosser, WA 99350
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(509) 787-5599

Dr. Yam is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Yam specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Yam's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yam

4.2

42 ratings, 23 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
2%
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
17%
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Virginia W – Oct 06, 2024
I am now located in Prosser, Washington. You can...Read More
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Tom – Sep 29, 2023
Thanks for the kind words and glad our treatment...Read More
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Tim Jederberg – Aug 12, 2023
Thank you for the support and your opinion. Come...Read More
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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GLS – Jun 20, 2023
Making a decision about surgery is challenging. ...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Margaret Rose – May 24, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Michael L – Nov 03, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Andrey Stevenson – Feb 07, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Laranda d beavers – May 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Patricia A Moss – Apr 08, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
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Mike - Elgin, OR – Sep 24, 2019
Mike, great to hear about your progress. Keep up...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
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Mar 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
9 people found this helpful
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Claud Smith in Pendleton , OR – Jun 07, 2018
I am sorry the office at Providence did not treat...Read More
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tom Holt in Hermiston – Apr 24, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ramona in Walla walla, WA – Apr 17, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kennewick, WA – Nov 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Duane Garnef in Kennewick, WA – Oct 23, 2017
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Jana Divine in Pendleton, OR – Aug 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Angel Lacoss in Walla Walla, Wa – May 07, 2017
Thanks for the feedback. It means a lot to have...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Steve McGee in Pendleton, OR – Feb 13, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mike in Joseph Oregon – Feb 10, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Surgery is tough and recovery is even tougher.  I have spent my life trying to make spine surgery safer and easier.  To this end, I offer modern and truly minimally invasive techniques for spinal surgery.  I utilize advanced planning,...read more

biography

I was born and raised in Knoxville, TN, trained in Tennessee, and then moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2010--a place I now call home and a place I have practiced here my entire career.  I take great pride in my work and seek to deliver...read more

  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Semmes Murphey Clin University Tenn|university Of Tennessee Health Science Center

    Residency Hospital, 2010

  • University Of Tennessee-memphis Health Science Center

    Internship Hospital, 2005

  • University Of Tennesee Health Science Center

    Medical School, 2004

  • University Of Tennessee-knoxville

    Undergraduate School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Yam is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Prosser Memorial Health Spine Center200 Prosser Health Dr Prosser, WA 99350
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions
    Prosser Memorial Health Spine Center508 N Wilbur Ave Walla Walla, WA 99362
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Prosser Memorial Hospital

      723 Memorial St
      Prosser, WA 99350

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

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