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Dr. Kelvin Yu, MD

Dr. Kelvin Yu, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Kelvin Yu, MD is a general surgeon in Portland, OR and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with Providence Portland Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (34 reviews)

The Oregon Clinic

5050 NE Hoyt St Portland, OR 97213
Telehealth available

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(503) 935-8700

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Yu is affiliated with Providence Portland Medical Center Portland, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • 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.
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Yu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yu

4.8
34 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 star
94%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
6%
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Efficiently set up surgery and executed it.
Telehealth
The Telehealth session was thorough and informative.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 08, 2024
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The experiences related to my visit are very good. Doctor Kelvin Yu in my opinion is a surgeon from God.
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 24, 2023
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Knows my file and circumstances very well. Shares information on new research items to keep me informed. Personable and thorough. Answers all questions willingly and with knowledge.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Janna B. – Nov 02, 2021
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Follow up from removal of malignant melanoma 2019
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Jan 05, 2021
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Dr. Yu is outstanding! Friendly, competent, efficient, and concerned about the "whole" patient. I am fortunate to have him as a surgical oncologist. As usual, my visit went well. Dr. Yu is always up-to-date on my current condition and makes every effort to address any concerns I have.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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CR Davis – Jul 01, 2020
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He was friendly, and knowledgeable. Explained everything and I felt good leaving.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Jan 30, 2020
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I have been seeing Dr Yu for a couple years now and have been nothing but totally satisfied. Wait times have always been minimal, if at all. Dr Yu has always fully explained what is being done, and future plans. I highly recommend him and have been doing so to friends.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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George – Nov 23, 2019
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Very caring man. Efficient and clear with explanations. Excellent surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Michael Subocz in Vancouver, WA – Jun 04, 2019
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Excellent. I will always remember his first words on meeting me were "let me reassure you that on the scale of good to bad, this is closer to the good than the bad" That statement alone was worth a lot to a worried patient.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Portland, OR – Feb 08, 2019
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Dr. Yu completed my breast surgery last Thursday and I am extremely pleased with the results. It was my first time being operated on and I had a two inch mass removed; I was fearful of cosmetic purposes as well as the actual procedure being done but Dr. Yu’s work was impeccable. I highly recommend him!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Emily Geraci in West Linn, OR – Apr 05, 2018
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Dr. Yu performed my thyroidectomy surgery in 2015 due to Papillary Thyroid cancer. I would recommend him because he was kind, compassionate and very professional.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Molalla, OR – Nov 02, 2017
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Dr. Yu may be a good surgeon but he is a bad human being. Mistreats hospital staff by berating them just because he can. Surgeons rarely get disciplined for that if they bring in the $$. Dr. Yu should be ashamed of himself.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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William King in Camas, WA – Jun 02, 2017
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Consummate professional, with empathy and warmth. Very clear and kind. Coordination with other providers was quick and effective.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Christa B. in McMinnville, OR – Nov 01, 2016
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Dr. Yu had exactly the right tone in speaking to me about my condition. He was very kind, but direct and thorough in his explanations. He never exhibited any hurry to get through the appointment, always listening to my questions and answering patiently and comprehensively. He is very articulate and clearly very skilled. I felt that he was on top of every issue concerning my health issues, and came to trust him completely. His office runs efficiently, and scheduled my appointments quickly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Deborah in Portland, OR – Dec 27, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

``To me, the best treatment plans are a balance between evidence based medicine and compassionate, individualized care. To provide a high standard of care, I am relentless in assuring that patients have received the required follow up care or instructions....read more

biography

Dr. Yu has been in surgical practice in Portland, Oregon since 1997. He graduated from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine where he also started and completed residency training in General Surgery. He also completed a...read more

  • General Surgery

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  • Ucsf General Surgery Program

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • National Cancer Institute

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995

  • Ucsf General Surgery Program|university Of California-san Francisco

    Internship Hospital, 1991

  • University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
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Locations

The Oregon Clinic

Office5050 NE Hoyt St Portland, OR 97213
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence Portland Medical Center

    4805 NE Glisan St
    Portland, OR 97213
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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    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

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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