Dr. Francis Yao, MD
Dr. Francis Yao, MD is a gastroenterologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Yao has extensive experience in Liver Disease and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UC Davis Medical Center and UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Liver Transplant Program
400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco, CA 94143Make an Appointment
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Dr. Yao is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights San Francisco, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for gastroenterology.
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- Area of Expertise
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yao
| 5 star | 83% | 83% |
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| 3 star | 17% | 17% |
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How was your experience with Dr. Yao?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Yao to family and friends is 4.6666665 out of 5
About Me
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Dr Francis Yao is a gastroenterologist who serves as medical director of the UCSF Liver Transplant Program. He also directs the UCSF Liver Transplant Outreach and Community Liaison Program. In his research, Yao is interested in liver cancer treatment,...read morebiography
Dr. Francis Yao is a gastroenterologist who serves as medical director of the UCSF Liver Transplant Program. He also directs the UCSF Liver Transplant Outreach and Community Liaison Program.In his research, Yao is interested in liver cancer treatment,...read moreGastroenterology
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Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1987
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Focus on IBD
Locations
Liver Transplant Program
San Mateo Primary and Specialty Care
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 33
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 49
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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