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Dr. Alexander Yu, MD

Dr. Alexander Yu, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Alexander Yu, MD is a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Yu has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms. He is affiliated with medical facilities Canonsburg General Hospital and Allegheny General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

320 E North Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Telehealth available

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Dr. Yu is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Yu specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Yu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yu

3.6

22 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Elizabeth Petruna – Jul 18, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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May 14, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ken Klinvex – Dec 20, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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M. E. – Jul 21, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 21, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Super frustrated patient and hate to be passed ove – Jan 18, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Linda – Oct 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Randy Over in Duncansville Pa, PA – Jan 31, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jaime J in West Alexander, PA – Sep 17, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
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Kathleen Clark in Centerville, PA – Jul 03, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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RL in Youngstown, Ohio – Nov 16, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Amy in Pittsburgh , pa – Jul 23, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Daniele in Cambridge Springs, PA – Feb 17, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Cindy S. in Burgettstown, PA – Jan 29, 2016
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biography

Dr. Alexander Yu, MD is a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Yu has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms. He is affiliated with medical facilities Canonsburg General Hospital and Allegheny General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Yu is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Allegheny General Hospital320 E North Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15212
    1
    Allegheny Neurosurgery & Spine Associates P.C.420 E North Ave Ste 302 Pittsburgh, PA 15212
    2
    Twin Lakes Center Inc223 S Pleasant Ave Ste 102 Somerset, PA 15501
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Canonsburg General Hospital

      100 Medical Blvd
      Canonsburg, PA 15317

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

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    • Allegheny General Hospital

      320 E North Ave
      Pittsburgh, PA 15212
      Recipient of 11
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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