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Dr. Kelvin Yu, MD

Dr. Kelvin Yu, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Kelvin Yu, MD is a general surgeon in Portland, OR and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with Providence Portland Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (34 reviews)

The Oregon Clinic

5050 NE Hoyt St Portland, OR 97213
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Yu is affiliated with Providence Portland Medical Center Portland, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • 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.
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Yu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yu

4.8

34 ratings, 14 with a written review
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1 Star
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Telehealth
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 08, 2024
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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
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Apr 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
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Janna B. – Nov 02, 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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Jan 05, 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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CR Davis – Jul 01, 2020
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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
Helpful
Jan 30, 2020
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
George – Nov 23, 2019
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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
Michael Subocz in Vancouver, WA – Jun 04, 2019
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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
Helpful
Portland, OR – Feb 08, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Emily Geraci in West Linn, OR – Apr 05, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Molalla, OR – Nov 02, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
William King in Camas, WA – Jun 02, 2017
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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
Helpful
Christa B. in McMinnville, OR – Nov 01, 2016
Christa, we're happy to hear you had a great...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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Deborah in Portland, OR – Dec 27, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

``To me, the best treatment plans are a balance between evidence based medicine and compassionate, individualized care. To provide a high standard of care, I am relentless in assuring that patients have received the required follow up care or instructions....read more

biography

Dr. Yu has been in surgical practice in Portland, Oregon since 1997. He graduated from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine where he also started and completed residency training in General Surgery. He also completed a...read more
  • General 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.

  • Ucsf General Surgery Program

    Residency Hospital, 1997
  • National Cancer Institute

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995
  • Ucsf General Surgery Program|university Of California-san Francisco

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
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  • Chinese

Locations

The Oregon Clinic

Office5050 NE Hoyt St Portland, OR 97213
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence Portland Medical Center

    4805 NE Glisan St
    Portland, OR 97213
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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