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Dr. David Yao, MD

Urology*
4.5 (8)
Map Pin Small Santa Monica, CA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. David Yao, MD

Dr. David Yao, MD is an Urology Specialist in Santa Monica, CA. They specialize in Urology, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in Urology. They graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center. Dr. Yao, completed a residency at Harvard University Peter Bent Brigham Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Yao an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Yao works at Practice in Santa Monica, CA with other offices in Burbank, CA and Los Angeles, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Urinary Incontinence, Orchitis and Kidney Stones along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Yao's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ucla Urology Associates
    1260 15th St Ste 1200, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 794-7700
  2. 2
    Shant M Karayan
    2625 W Alameda Ave Ste 310, Burbank, CA 91505 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 794-7700
  3. 3
    Veterans Administration Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
    11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 478-3711

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
  • UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

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Urinary Incontinence
Orchitis
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Kidney Stones
Hydrocele
Acute Cystitis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Bladder Infection
Blood in Semen (Hematospermia)
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Prostatitis
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Epididymitis
Epididymo - Orchitis
Erectile Dysfunction
Hydronephrosis
Hypogonadism
Male Sexual Arousal Disorders
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Overactive Bladder
Polyuria
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Prostate Cancer
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Disorders
Spermatocele
Testicular Dysfunction
Testicular Hypofunction
Ureteral Stones
Urge Incontinence
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Retention
Urinary Stones
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Acute Kidney Infection
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedwetting
Bladder Atony
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Diseases
Bladder Diverticulum
Bladder Stones
Cancer
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Chordee
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Chronic Cystitis
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
End-Stage Renal Disease
Genital Warts
Gonorrhea Infections
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Irradiation Cystitis
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Disease
Kidney Infection
Male Infertility
Pelvic Abscess
Penile Cancer
Peyronie's Disease
Phimosis
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Premature Ejaculation
Priapism
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Prostate Cyst
Prostatic Abscess
Psychosexual Dysfunction
Sexual Dysfunction
Sperm Abnormalities
Syphilis Infections
Testicular Atrophy
Testicular Cancer
Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
Urethral Stones
Urethral Stricture
Urinary Disorders
Urinary Tract Cancer
Varicose Veins Genital
Yeast Infections
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bacteriuria Screening
Bladder Function Test
Bladder Scan
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Complex Penile Surgery
Cystoscopy
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Dipstick Urinalysis
Gonorrhea Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Peyronie's Disease Injection Therapy
Prostate Biopsy
Prostate Cancer Screening
Puncture Aspiration
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
Vasectomy
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    About Dr. David Yao, MD

    Specialties*
    • Urology

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1831269851
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • UCLA
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Harvard University Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Brigham & Womans Hosp-Harvard University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Johns Hopkins University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Urology
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    Dr. David Yao, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Yao is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Yao has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Yao has seen patients for Urinary Incontinence, Orchitis and Kidney Stones, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Yao on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Yao. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Yao.

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