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Dr. Thomas Yen, MD

Dr. Thomas Yen, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Yen, MD is a plastic surgeon in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with Dominican Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

8:30 am
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5 pm

Tuesday

8:30 am
to
5 pm

Wednesday

8:30 am
to
5 pm

Thursday

8:30 am
to
5 pm

Friday

8:30 am
to
5 pm
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1595 Soquel Dr Ste 310
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Yen specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery & Plastic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews

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Dr. Yen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yen

3.9

19 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
68%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
26%
26%

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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 02, 2024
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Oct 16, 2024
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Oct 16, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 03, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 22, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 07, 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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Nov 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 25, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 24, 2023
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 04, 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
7 people found this helpful
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Amber Payet in Santa Cruz, CA – Jun 27, 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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Santa Cruz, CA – Jun 27, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Michael Grant – Feb 07, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Yen is particularly interested in head and neck reconstruction, breast reconstruction, and all areas of aesthetic surgery. His dual training in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Head & Neck Surgery and makes him uniquely suited for complex...read more
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Oregon

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007
  • University Of California, San Francisco

    Residency Hospital, 2004
  • University Of California At San Francisco

    Internship Hospital, 1999
  • Ohio State University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
Self designated 
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  • Cantonese

  • Spanish

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr
    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

    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

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