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Dr. Nicholas Yu, MD
General Surgery* Age 53
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Dr. Nicholas Yu, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Nicholas Yu, MD is a General Surgeon in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Nicholas Yu, MD is a General Surgeon in San Diego, CA. Dr. Yu's office accepts new patients. Dr. Yu is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
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Gallstones
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Intestinal Obstruction
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Appendicitis
Ventral Hernia
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Leg Amputation
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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    BlueChoice Option POS
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  • Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
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General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Nicholas Yu, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Coronado Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Nicholas Yu, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.
Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA

  • Sharp Coronado Hospital

    250 Prospect Pl, Coronado, CA

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