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Dr. Linwah Yip, MD

Endocrine Surgery*
4.8 (26)
Map Pin Small Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Linwah Yip, MD

Dr. Linwah Yip, MD is an Endocrine Surgery Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. They specialize in Endocrine Surgery, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Horizon - Greenville and Upmc Northwest. Dr. Yip, completed a residency at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Yip an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Yip works at Practice in Pittsburgh, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Neuroendocrine Tumors along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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. Yip's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    3471 5th Ave Ste 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 647-0467
  2. 2
    Upmc St Margaret General Surgery
    100 Delafield Rd Ste 113, Pittsburgh, PA 15215 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 647-0467
  3. 3
    Upp Dermatology Falk Clinic Lab
    3601 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 647-0467

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • UPMC St. Margaret
  • UPMC Presbyterian
  • UPMC Horizon - Greenville
  • Upmc Northwest

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Thyroid Lobectomy
Neuroendocrine Tumors
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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Thyroid Lobectomy
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Thyroidectomy
Pheochromocytoma
Thyroid Cancer
Parathyroidectomy
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Hyperparathyroidism
Lipomas
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Thyrotoxicosis
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms
Adrenal Gland Hyperfunction
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Cancer
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Melanoma
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 1 (MEN 1)
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 2A (MEN 2A)
Neurofibrosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Adenoma
Parathyroid Cancer
Parathyroid Carcinoma
Parathyroid Hyperplasia
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Tumor
Pleural Effusion
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Thyroid Atrophy
Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic
Thyroid Cancer, Familial Medullary
Thyroid Cancer, Hurthle Cell
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Adrenal Surgery
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Head and Neck Surgery
Laparoscopic Adrenal Surgery
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymph Node Resection
Open Adrenal Surgery
Open Thymectomy
Parathyroid Surgery
Port Placements or Replacements
Renal Transplant
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Cancer Surgery With or Without Radical Neck Dissection
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
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    • Aetna
    • Amerihealth
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Assurant Health
    • Bakery & Confectionary Union Plan
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • Capital Blue Cross
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Commercial Insurance Company
    • CoreSource
    • Coventry Health Care
    • First Health
    • Golden Rule
    • Health Net
    • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Humana
    • Medical Mutual of Ohio
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • MultiPlan
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • Universal American
    • UPMC
    • UPMC Health Plan

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    4.8
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    Based on 26 ratings
    Patient Ratings (26)
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    Jun 16, 2022
    Dr. Yip was an awesome surgeon. Very personable and willing to answer all questions. She is kind and cares. You can tell because of her eye contact. I will recommend her to anyone. Sad that it will be six months until I see her again. Explained in detail.
    — Jun 16, 2022
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    About Dr. Linwah Yip, MD

    Specialties*
    • Endocrine Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1457463952
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Florida Health Science Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Stanford University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Linwah Yip, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Yip is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Yip has seen patients for Neuroendocrine Tumors, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Yip on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    26 patients have reviewed Dr. Yip. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Yip.

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