Pamela W. Yao, DO
Accepting New Patients

Pamela W. Yao, DO

  • Internal Medicine
Average rating: 5.0
 
Santa Barbara Primary & Specialty Care |
111 East Victoria Street, Floor 2, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-564-3233
+1 more location

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

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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

The list of health care plans above may not be comprehensive and could change. 
Please contact your benefits coordinator or health insurance company directly to verify coverage.

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
296 total ratings | 181 reviews
5.0
May 29, 2025
Felt comfortable from the start. Like that my doctor was swift and very knowledgeable and informative.
5.0
May 29, 2025
On line meeting went smoothly and advise was clearly presented.
5.0
May 29, 2025
Dr. Yao is caring, competent and prepared. She is personable and professional. I was handled professionally by the staff, and everything ran on time.
5.0
May 29, 2025
The nurses assistant warned me that they were a little behind and gave a realistic estimate . The dr was thorough and friendly. I also overheard her coaching the staff on something outside the exam room. She was also very positive in her interactions w them.
5.0
May 29, 2025
Dr Yao listened to me and then ordered some blood work which I had done right in the exam room. I did not have to make an extra trip to a lab. It was great
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