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Pamela W. Yao, DO

  • Internal Medicine
Average rating: 5.0
 
Santa Barbara Primary & Specialty Care |

About

Dr. Pamela Yao is a UCLA Health primary care physician who is serving patients throughout the greater Santa Barbara area.  As an internal medicine physician she focuses on treating the patient with an emphasis on osteopathic medicine. Dr. Yao was raised in Sacramento and is a proud UC Santa Barbara alumna.  Upon graduation she moved into medical research concentrating both on MS and burn injuries at Shriner’s Hospital for Children/Northern California on the UC Davis Health System campus.

She then went on to graduate medical school from Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed an Internal Medicine residency at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico.  During her time there she took on extra course work and hands-on training to become recognized in Osteopathic Medicine. Once she completed her training she moved back to California in order to be closer to family.

Outside of the office she enjoys going to the beach, movies, cooking, watching live music and sports (basketball and soccer) with her family.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023

Residency

Internal Medicine, MountainView Regional Medical Center, 2023

Degree

DO, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2020

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Areas of Focus

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Meet Pamela W. Yao, DO

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
312 total ratings | 203 reviews
5.0
July 31, 2025
I love Dr. Yau. She listens and explains things
5.0
July 30, 2025
I am delighted that Dr Yao is now my primary care physician. I felt immediately comfortable with her. She asked great questions and listened carefully to things i shared, answered my questions thoroughly. I appreciate her warmth and energy, and feel i am in excellent hands.
5.0
July 30, 2025
Dr Yao inquired about overall health and then targeted how my back was as I am facing the possibility of a second fusion. With exercise and OMT the goal is to stave off surgery.
5.0
July 29, 2025
Thorough! Went over recent hospitalization and surgery
5.0
July 29, 2025
All my issues were resolved in a timely manner