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Dr. Katharine Yao, MD

General Surgery
4.6 (16)
Map Pin Small Evanston, IL
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Katharine Yao, MD

Dr. Katharine Yao, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Evanston, IL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine and is affiliated with Evanston Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital, Highland Park Hospital and Skokie Hospital.

Dr. Yao works at Northshore University Health Syetem in Evanston, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Breast Cancer and Ductal Carcinoma in Situ along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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

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    North Shore University Health System
    2650 Ridge Ave Ste 1155, Evanston, IL 60201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 570-1700

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  • Evanston Hospital
  • Glenbrook Hospital
  • Highland Park Hospital
  • Skokie Hospital

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    4.6
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    Aug 28, 2018
    I felt very comfortable with Dr. Yao. I did visit another surgeon at another hospital and after that appointment it was confirmed in my mind that Dr. Yao would be my surgeon for my double mastectomy.
    Cindy in Winnetka — Aug 28, 2018
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    About Dr. Katharine Yao, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1184698060
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • John Wayne Cancer Institute
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Northwestern University School of Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Katharine 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 an average wait time of 10 – 15 minutes at their office(s).

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

    Dr. Yao works at Northshore University Health Syetem in Evanston, IL. View the full address on Dr. Yao’s profile.

    Dr. Yao has seen patients for Breast Cancer and Ductal Carcinoma in Situ, 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.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Yao. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Yao.

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