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Dr. Son Yu, MD

Dr. Son Yu, MD

Vascular Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Son Yu, MD is a vascular surgeon in Rancho Mirage, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

71780 San Jacinto Dr Bldg I Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(760) 568-3461

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Yu specializes in the area of Vascular Surgery. • 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.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Yu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yu

4.2

17 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
71%
71%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
12%
12%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
12%
12%

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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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Bill Royer – Dec 23, 2024
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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
Helpful
Carol – Jul 03, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Laurence fechter – Nov 18, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 13, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 20, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anne R in CA – May 30, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elaine M. in Borrego Springs, CA – Sep 12, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rhett Clements in Rancho Mirage, CA – Jun 03, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dennis Burnett in La Quinta, Ca 92253 – Apr 25, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
mary in La Quinta, CA – Apr 19, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Son Yu, MD is a vascular surgeon in Rancho Mirage, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Vascular Surgery

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  • University Of California At San Diego

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007

  • Pennsylvania State University Hershey Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2004

  • Milton Hershey Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2001

  • American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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Vascular Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Desert Vein and Vascular Institute71780 San Jacinto Dr Bldg I Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Eisenhower Medical Center

    39000 Bob Hope Dr
    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
    Recipient of 38
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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