Pamela W. Yao, DO
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Pamela W. Yao, DO

  • Internal Medicine
4.9
269 ratings
175 reviews
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Montecito Primary & Specialty Care |
1187 Coast Village Road, Suite 10A Santa Barbara, CA 93108
805-565-0020
+1 more location
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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

Locations

UCLA Health Montecito
Santa Barbara

Montecito Primary & Specialty Care

Internal Medicine| Cardiology| Cardiac Imaging
Location Details
UCLA Health Santa Barbara Primary & Specialty Care
Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Primary & Specialty Care

Internal Medicine| Rheumatology| Family Medicine
+1 more specialty
Location Details

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Areas of Focus

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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: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
269 total ratings | 175 reviews
5.0
Outstanding doctor, very smart, thorough, compassionate, efficient, everything you could ask for in a doctor and more.
5.0
She is friendly and listens and answers questions.
5.0
Dr. Yao was incredibly thorough, knowledgeable, and clear in explaining everything to me. She ordered appropriate testing, helped me understand what to expect, and made sure I felt informed and cared for throughout the entire visit. In 44 years of seeing primary care physicians, I genuinely cannot remember having a doctor provide this level of care. I left feeling both confident in her expertise and incredibly grateful to have found her.
5.0
Dr. Yao is a great physician. Always listens, good follow through.
5.0
Dr Yao always remembers what I’m struggling with most, is sensitive, caring, and encouraging about the slow but steady progress I am making in every area of my health. I deeply appreciate her.
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