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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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About Dr. Katherine Yao, MD

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'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.

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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Where Dr. Katherine Yao, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Rehabilitation Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical Center
    525 E 68th St Fl 16, New York, NY 10065
  2. 2 Rehabilitation Medicine at NYP/Lower Manhattan Hospital
    156 William St Fl 12, New York, NY 10038
  3. 3 Rehabilitation Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical Center
    520 E 70th St Fl 2, New York, NY 10021

Experience and Background Check

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

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Accepted Insurance Plans

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

Meet Dr. Katherine Yao, MD

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*
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
Pediatric Sports Medicine
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.
Training & Medical 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
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Does Dr. Yao communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Yao offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Yao offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Yao offer weekend visits?
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FAQs About Dr. Yao's Practice

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

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

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

Hospitals Where Dr. Katherine Yao, MD Practices

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St, New York, NY

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