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Dr. Francis Yao, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 65
Dr. Francis Yao, MD
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Dr. Francis Yao, MD
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Dr. Francis Yao, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 65
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Francis Yao, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, CA.

About

Dr. Yao graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at Stanford University Medical Center-GME. Dr. Francis Yao, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, CA and has 39 years experience. Dr. Yao currently practices at Liver Disease and Liver Transplant and is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights, John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Dr. Yao has experience treating conditions like Hepatitis B, Esophageal Varices, Cirrhosis, Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), Hepatitis C, Liver Damage from Alcohol, Splenomegaly, Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis and Liver Damage among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Yao's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Yao also speaks Cantonese. Dr. Yao is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

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Hepatitis B
Esophageal Varices
Cirrhosis
Hepatitis B
Esophageal Varices
Cirrhosis
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Hepatitis C
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Splenomegaly
Ascites
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Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Liver Damage
Biliary Cirrhosis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Gallstones
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hepatic Fibrosis
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Gastroptosis
Dysentery
Gastritis
Bile Duct Obstruction
Malnutrition
Anemia
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Hemorrhoids
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Liver Biopsy
Reflux Esophagitis
Chronic Gastritis
Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Duodenal Polypectomy
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Colorectal Polyp
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Intestinal Ulcer
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Cholangitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Constipation
Colonoscopy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Dysphagia
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Chronic Cholecystitis
Colon Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Food Allergy
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatic Coma
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis D
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Abscess
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Splenic Infarct
Stomach Stenosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
Liver Transplant
pH Probe
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Plasmapheresis
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
  • Canopy Health HMO
  • Chinese Community Health Plan (CCHP)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Anthem Blue Connection EPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Basic HMO
    AWH Northern CA HMO
    Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Select PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Blue Shield of California

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Jan 28, 2024
I have been seeing Dr. Yao for a long time and he has always makes me feel comfortable. Great bed side manner and always explains my progress in medical terms than layman terms so I understand changes in my condition.
Roxanne — Jan 28, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Transplant Hepatology
Specialties*
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Francis Yao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Yao's profile.

Dr. Yao frequently treats the following conditions: Hepatitis B, Esophageal Varices, Cirrhosis, Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), Hepatitis C, Liver Damage from Alcohol, Splenomegaly, Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis and Liver Damage. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Francis Yao, MD is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights, John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Francis Yao, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Education
Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Stanford University Medical Center-GME
    1988
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Stanford University Medical Center-GME
    1990
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Stanford University Medical Center-GME
    1993
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Dr, Burlingame, CA

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA

  • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA

  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA

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