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Dr. George Yu, MD

Dr. George Yu, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
40+ years of experience

Dr. George Yu, MD is a pulmonologist in Camarillo, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Yu has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease and Interstitial Lung Disease. He graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. John's Regional Medical Center and Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Yu is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura Ventura, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Yu specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease & Sleep Medicine. See board certifications
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Yu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yu

3.7

25 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
8%
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3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
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1 Star
28%
28%

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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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Help for my Bad Lungs – Jun 11, 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
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Dec 31, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 22, 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
1 person found this helpful
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D.V. – May 06, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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COVID trial disappointed – Apr 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
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Teresa Zdanowich – Feb 04, 2021
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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
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Barbara – Jul 13, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 31, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Aug 03, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Amy – Jan 31, 2019
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What went well
No results
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 20, 2018
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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
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Marion Nauman in Ventura, CA – Oct 29, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Disappointed Patient in Ventura, CA – Apr 30, 2016
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What went well
No results
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Thousand Oaka Ca – Mar 01, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for long lasting relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals.

biography

 I have been in private practice specializing in sleep and pulmonary medicine for thirty years in Ventura County. I am board certified in both Sleep and Pulmonary Medicine. I am a fellow of the American College of Physicians, American College...read more
  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Sleep Medicine

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

  • Ucla Va Wadsworth Medical Center|ucla-va Wadsworth Med Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1988
  • Los Angeles County - University S C Medical Center|los Angeles County University Of California Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1981
  • University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine
Self designated 
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  • English

  • Cantonese

  • Chinese

  • Mandarin

  • Spanish

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura

    147 N Brent St
    Ventura, CA 93003
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    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

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St. John's Regional Medical Center

    1600 N Rose Ave
    Oxnard, CA 93030
    Recipient of 34
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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