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Dr. Katherine Yao, MD
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Dr. Katherine Yao, MD
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Dr. Katherine Yao, MD

Sports Medicine*
New York, NY
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Katherine Yao, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in New York, NY.
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Dr. Yao graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed a residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia/Cornell. Dr. Katherine Yao, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in New York, NY. Dr. Yao has experience treating conditions like Back Pain, Baker’s Cyst, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder and Chronic Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Yao's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Yao is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Locations

  1. 1 Rehabilitation Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical Center
    525 E 68th St Fl 16, New York, NY 10065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (347) 378-5208
  2. 2 Rehabilitation Medicine at NYP/Lower Manhattan Hospital
    156 William St Fl 12, New York, NY 10038
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (347) 378-0084
  3. 3 Rehabilitation Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical Center
    520 E 70th St Fl 2, New York, NY 10021
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (347) 354-3256

Experience and Background Check

Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Chronic Pain
Medial Epicondylitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Lateral Epicondylitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Gait Abnormality
Cervical Radiculopathy
Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Trigger Finger
Low Back Pain
Bursitis
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Hip Tendinitis
Tenosynovitis
Elbow Bursitis
Sciatica
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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Shoulder Bursitis
Ganglion Cyst
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Scoliosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Achilles Tendinitis
Herniated Disc
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Degenerative Disc Disease
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Somatic Nerve Block
Metatarsalgia
Meniscus Tear
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bunionette
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Coccygeal Pain
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Hip Dysplasia
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Impairments of Consciousness
Knee Disorders
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lipedema
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Lumbar Compression Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Miner's Knee
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramp
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stiffness
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tension Headache
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Upper Back Pain
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Elbow Tenotomy
Facet Blocks
Facet Joint Injection
Joint Drainage
Joint Injection
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Ultrasound

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Jul 23, 2025
My experience with Dr. Yao has been very positive .
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Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthFirst
  • Medicare Non-HMO
    Aetna
  • Medicaid
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna
  • CoreSource
  • VNS Choice
    VNS Choice Medicare
  • Medicare
  • Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
    Blue Priority (Select Network)-NY
    Anthem
  • POMCO Group
  • ODS Health Plan
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care
  • Blue Card
  • Empire Plan
    Community Plan
    United Healthcare
    Compass
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Amida Care
  • LifeWise
  • Personal Choice
  • Emblem Health
    Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP)
    GHI

About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Katherine Yao, MD is a sports medicine specialist in New York, NY. She specializes in Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and more.
Biography
Specialties*
Pediatric Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education
Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
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.
Residency Hospital
  • NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia/Cornell
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Boston-Harvard Medical School
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Yao communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Yao offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
20 users said yes.
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No
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Does Dr. Yao offer an online patient portal?
22 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Yao have free onsite parking?
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Does Dr. Yao offer weekend visits?
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Does Dr. Yao offer evening visits?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Katherine Yao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Yao's profile.

Dr. Yao frequently treats the following conditions: Back Pain, Baker’s Cyst, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder and Chronic Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Katherine Yao, MD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Katherine Yao, MD holds board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St, New York, NY

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

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