Patrick Y. Yao, MD
- Internal Medicine
Average rating:
5.0
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.
Westwood Internal Medicine 100
|
100 Medical Plaza, Suite 490, Los Angeles, CA 90095
US
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 1999
Residency
Internal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 1999
Internship
Internal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 1997
Degree
MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 1996
Recognitions
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Super doctors, Southern California, 2025
- Super Doctors® Southern California, 2024, 2025
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2020
Locations
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Areas of Focus
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- L.A. Care
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Recognitions
- Super Doctors® Southern California, 2024, 2025
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2020
Reviews
Overall Rating:
5.0
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.
285 total ratings | 192 reviews
5.0
March 31, 2025
Helpfull and good. Nice to talk
5.0
March 26, 2025
Dr Yao really knows his stuff
5.0
March 26, 2025
Dr Yao is extremely knowledgeable, a great decision maker, with a wonderful manner. i feel so fortunate being under his care.
5.0
March 24, 2025
Dr. Yao, Is truly an amazing doctor.
5.0
March 21, 2025
I am ever so grateful for Dr. Yao. He is perceptive, insightful and an overall excellent physician who truly is dedicated to his patients. THE BEST!
5.0
March 20, 2025
Great doctor would recommend him
5.0
March 19, 2025
Dr Yao is very attentive and thorough. He is very pleasant and Helpful.
5.0
March 18, 2025
excellent
5.0
March 18, 2025
Listens to my questions and comments and gives me recommendations.
5.0
March 14, 2025
Very concerned about the patience, medical problem
5.0
March 13, 2025
Dr. Yao is always positive and willing to listen.
5.0
March 12, 2025
Thoughtful, helpful. Realistic in talking about alternatives and limitations of initial diagnosis.
5.0
March 11, 2025
Dr Yao is a wonderful PCP. He is diligent in his evaluations, wise in his treatment plans, and compassionate throughout the entire experience.
5.0
March 5, 2025
Warm, caring, efficient! Best doctor to have!
5.0
March 5, 2025
He listened!! Extremely knowledgeable, open and friendly and completely present - I felt his genuine interest in everything I had to say and I could tell he trusted what I was telling him. Extremely intelligent and open. Kind, friendly, warm
5.0
March 5, 2025
He is an incredible Doctor. He really listens and knows medicine
5.0
March 5, 2025
He is great. He listens and gives good advice and imformation
5.0
March 5, 2025
It was great!
5.0
February 26, 2025
Dr Yao is the best physician I have ever had. He is kind, caring, knowledgeable, conscientious and always makes time to really listen to his patients. I am so lucky that he is my primary care doctor.
5.0
February 26, 2025
Dr Yao is excellent Doctor. I am happy with him.
5.0
February 25, 2025
Very thorough, professional and kind hearted … all of which is so appreciated. I’m lucky to be Dr. Yao’s patient!
5.0
February 24, 2025
Wonderful and kind doctor so easy to talk to
5.0
February 24, 2025
Very good appt.
5.0
February 24, 2025
Dr. Yao is one the finest physicians at UCLA.
5.0
February 21, 2025
Very friendly. His the best.
5.0
February 21, 2025
My primary physician is one of the best at UCLA, I have been with him many years. He is professional, kind, patient, concerned and very knowledgeable. He understands my concerns. We work as a team to improve and sustain my health. Always happy to see him.
5.0
February 19, 2025
Dr. Yao is very competent and friendly.
5.0
February 19, 2025
Dr. Yao is a great! I am blessed to have him as my physician.
5.0
February 14, 2025
Dr. Yao is the best!!!
5.0
February 14, 2025
Dr Patrick Yao Is the BEST
5.0
February 13, 2025
As always, wonderful thorough appointment with Dr Yao. He addressed each of my health issues in a clear effective way
5.0
February 12, 2025
He is very patient
5.0
February 11, 2025
Dr. Patrick Yao is a caring, meticulous doctor, and I couldn’t be in more capable hands.
5.0
February 11, 2025
Great two way conversation with Dr. Yao.
5.0
February 11, 2025
Dr. Yao is patient, thoughtful and caring
5.0
February 11, 2025
Dr is sincere and friendly. He takes care of patients.
5.0
February 11, 2025
Dr Yao, as always, spends enough time with me to go over my ongoing health issues
5.0
February 10, 2025
Dr. Yao is incredible. Sharp, thorough, caring and personable, with exactly the wide range of knowledge a GP should have. A total gem that stands out in times when medical care is becoming less personal.
5.0
February 6, 2025
Great doctor
5.0
February 5, 2025
I’m so glad Dr. Yao is back to work. What a caring conscientious and excellent professional and person. Great listener!
5.0
February 3, 2025
It is always a privilege to be seen by Dr. Yao. He is beyond wonderful.
5.0
January 31, 2025
Dr Yao asks all the right questions and, more importantly, listens to the answers I give him. He then makes suggestions about how to proceed in the best manner.
5.0
January 31, 2025
Dr. Yao is very concerned about his patients and encourages me to be cheerful and positive in life。 I am very grateful for his care and concern.
5.0
January 30, 2025
He was nice
5.0
January 28, 2025
Dr Yao is very patient, thoughtful, and empathetic. #would recommend
5.0
January 27, 2025
It was a very helpful visit.! Dr Yao Is very kind and explains everything I need to know.
5.0
January 24, 2025
Dr Yao is a great physician
5.0
January 23, 2025
He spent a long time with me, listened and took my concerns seriously.
5.0
January 23, 2025
Dr. Patrick Yao is a warm and caring doctor, and I never feel as if he rushes me during my consultation with him. He attends to every detail with generous concern, and remembers my health history perfectly! He's the best!
5.0
January 22, 2025
He listens to my concerns.
5.0
January 21, 2025
Dr Yao is so caring and patient
5.0
January 21, 2025
Very kind and thorough
5.0
January 16, 2025
Excellent
5.0
January 15, 2025
Dr Yao is exceptional. He listens to my concerns and provides thorough explanations and treatment options. He is compassionate and knowledgeable. I am incredibly fortunate to have him as my primary.
5.0
January 14, 2025
Dr.Yao is simply the best!
5.0
January 14, 2025
Dr. Yao is an excellent doctor who cares even when he is battling cancer. What a Doctor, Human Being and an Incredible Dedicated Doctor to his patients. Please remember, Dr. Yao has a family too.
5.0
January 14, 2025
Good in all respects
5.0
January 13, 2025
Dr Yao is very caring and knowledgeable. He takes care of everything to the last detail. I’m so blessed having him manage my health care.
5.0
January 13, 2025
He took the time to answer all my questions. He spoke in. Words that were easy for me to understand. He really cares about me.
5.0
January 11, 2025
As always, he is very caring, compassionate and empathetic.
5.0
January 10, 2025
Helped me understand my concerns and planned how to address them
5.0
January 8, 2025
Dr. Yao is the best doctor.
5.0
January 8, 2025
Excellent.
5.0
January 7, 2025
we love Dr. Patrick Yao. He’s an amazing doctor so much knowledge we’ve been going to him for 20 years and we feel so safe. And gives us good decisions with my husband‘s health. dr. Patrick Al was one of the good ones. I’m so glad he’s my husband’s doctor.
5.0
January 7, 2025
Excellent experience
5.0
January 7, 2025
Don’t feel rushed. Asks questions and discusses all issues.
5.0
January 7, 2025
He’s a very caring doctor and I’m lucky to have him
5.0
January 7, 2025
It was perfect. The doctor was very attentive
5.0
January 7, 2025
Dr. Yao is extremely knowledgeable Helpful, supportive, Exceptional!
5.0
January 6, 2025
Very nice, very careful, very professional and very friendly.
5.0
January 6, 2025
Dr. Yao is the Best!
5.0
January 4, 2025
Dr. Yao both knowledgeable and kind.
5.0
January 3, 2025
I enjoyed my visit Dr Yao always makes me feel special. I trust his professionalism and judgement. He assists me in participating with my health care.
5.0
January 3, 2025
Very caring and understanding. Answering all my questions and concerns.
5.0
December 31, 2024
Dr Yao is very thoughtful and interested in my health. He always remembers me listens to my concerns and thoughts. He is hard working and friendly.
5.0
December 31, 2024
Excellent doctor excellent service
5.0
December 26, 2024
Dr Yao is an excellent clinician and extremely care about his patient
5.0
December 24, 2024
Dr Yao is caring and has taken the time to get to know me over the years and he remembers and asks questions and challenges me and I trust him and the recommendations he makes.
5.0
December 18, 2024
The doctor and staff members are kind. Minimal waiting time. Nice doctor! Thank you UCLA Health!
5.0
December 18, 2024
It was wonderful. The doctor was very attentive and personable.
5.0
December 18, 2024
Dr. Yao is very compassionate and understanding of my concern as a patient. I’m his long term patient and I feel very confident and comfortable with my doctor. He is very supportive and has empathy to his patient.
5.0
December 17, 2024
Dr Yao is excellent
5.0
December 17, 2024
Awesome
5.0
December 16, 2024
Dr Yao is consistently and exceptionally caring, thorough, and personable. He is very knowledgeable and makessure I get all my questions answered
5.0
December 16, 2024
Dr. Yao is excellent. The right balance of efficiency & caring.
5.0
December 13, 2024
Great
5.0
December 12, 2024
Dr. Yao went over everything very thoroughly and made sure I had everything answered with his recommendations.
5.0
December 12, 2024
Dr. Yao is a caring, professional doctor.
5.0
December 10, 2024
Great doctor. Professional, listened. Kind. Gave great feedback. Overall 10*
5.0
December 10, 2024
Dr Yao is the best!!
5.0
December 6, 2024
Awesome
5.0
December 5, 2024
Nice
5.0
December 4, 2024
On time and he spent a lot of time answering my concerns.
5.0
December 4, 2024
Dr Yao is a great and very professional.
5.0
December 2, 2024
I always enjoy my appointments with Dr Yao who is always attentive to my concerns and doesn’t rush through the examination. I had all my concerns addressed and feel reassured.
5.0
December 2, 2024
Dr. Yao was very thorough. He went all my test results and provided input.
5.0
December 2, 2024
Dr Yao is wonderful, in all respects.
5.0
December 2, 2024
Dr Yao and his staff are fantastic!!
5.0
November 28, 2024
Dr Yao is absolutely the best! He is kind, professional, knowledgeable and empathetic. I am very grateful to have him as my doctor.
5.0
November 27, 2024
Excellent
5.0
November 27, 2024
Excellent doctor very nice. Discussion right to the point I could not be happier with my doctor.
5.0
November 26, 2024
Dr Yao is always very professional, polite and pleasant. He is always attentive and compassionate in the care he provides
5.0
November 25, 2024
Very personable, very informative medical doctor. I’m 81 and Dr. Yao is by the best internal medicine doctor I’ve seen.
5.0
November 25, 2024
Listened to all health issues and provided excellent advice. Genial and caring
5.0
November 22, 2024
My doctor was very attentive to my concerns and was on time as always
5.0
November 22, 2024
Brilliant caring. A wonderful doctor
5.0
November 21, 2024
Great customer service.
5.0
November 20, 2024
As always, I feel like a member of my own family is the one attending, it’s been 23 years now , I never intend To seek another doctor lical in my neighborhood I spit if the fact that I down almost two hour commute of a 35 miles distance but horrible traffic.
5.0
November 20, 2024
Dr Patrick Yao has become like a caring friend over the years. He always keeps up on what's going on with me and truly cares. He wants to help. He has a very positive outlook. He's one of a kind and will always be my PCP.
5.0
November 19, 2024
Dr Yao listened to all my questions and was able to address them well.
5.0
November 19, 2024
DrYao is such a caring considerate and professional guy.
5.0
November 19, 2024
The visit was efficient, doctor was informative. The staff was courteous and also efficient.
5.0
November 18, 2024
He caring and listens to what I have to say.
5.0
November 18, 2024
He’s a wonderful doctor, and a wonderful human being. I value his expertise, guidance, and advice so very much.
5.0
November 16, 2024
Dr. Yao is such a wonderful and caring doctor. He is very attentive and responsive.
5.0
November 14, 2024
Dr Yao takes the time to listen to my concerns. He’s so patient with me
5.0
November 13, 2024
He cares and listen
5.0
November 13, 2024
So glad to see Dr.Patrick Yao. As always, he listened to me and discussed the possibilities for keeping me healthy.
5.0
November 13, 2024
He is completely knowledgeable. Gave me terrific guidance
5.0
November 9, 2024
Happy Dr Yao is back. He’s always so polite & professional.
5.0
November 8, 2024
Dr. Yao has always been so caring and patient. Grateful to have a physician like him to take care of you.
5.0
October 31, 2024
I find Dr Yao to be one of the finest doctors and I am honored to be his patient his thoroughness and understanding of medicine goes far beyond most!
5.0
October 31, 2024
excellent outstanding
5.0
October 30, 2024
Everything went smoothly. Staff members were very efficient and friendly.
5.0
October 30, 2024
Dr. Is very good, detailed!
5.0
October 30, 2024
Dr. Yao is the best.
5.0
October 23, 2024
As usual, Dr Yao took the time needed to deal with me appropriately
5.0
October 23, 2024
Doctor Yao is an excellent doctor. He’s a very nice doctor.
5.0
October 23, 2024
Dr Yao is so compassionate and thorough. He takes his time explaining and listening to you. More Drs should be like Dr Yao
5.0
October 22, 2024
Dr Yao is so knowledgeable and caring. I have the utmost faith in him.
5.0
October 22, 2024
He helped me a lot
5.0
October 22, 2024
He care about me
5.0
October 22, 2024
Dr. Yao is an excellent doctor. He is very friendly and very knowledgeable . We trust his judgment and diagnosis.
5.0
October 21, 2024
Our meeting was productive and comfortable. Dr. Yao is always a pleasure to meet with, as he takes his time and truly attends to what the patient -in this case, me- is saying. His tone of voice and questions are designed to truly "get at" how the person is doing. He is a "breath of fresh air" and I greatly appreciate and value his ever kind and respectful manner.
5.0
October 21, 2024
The service and support was B excellent.
5.0
October 16, 2024
Great doctor just a beautiful person
5.0
October 15, 2024
Doctor is caring and patient.
5.0
October 15, 2024
Great on all dimensions, expertise, caring, efficiency, couldn't be happier
5.0
October 15, 2024
Patrick Yao is the best
5.0
October 14, 2024
Super patient, caring, and thorough!
5.0
October 14, 2024
Dr Yao is very compassionate. He listened to all my concerns and acted accordingly he has been my Dr for over 20 years. I think he is great
5.0
October 14, 2024
Dr. Yao is the most detailed physician I know! He spends He spends time with during my visit and really addresses every single point that is discussed. So happy to have Dr.Yao as my doctor
5.0
October 11, 2024
Excellent
5.0
October 9, 2024
It was great,he cares
5.0
October 9, 2024
He’s always patient, kind and thorough.
5.0
October 4, 2024
Dr Yao is the best!
5.0
October 3, 2024
Dr Yao is great
5.0
September 30, 2024
Exceptionally professional and efficient
5.0
September 30, 2024
Dr. Yao is superb. He is very personable and communicates very well. His answers are easy to understand. He asks important questions and gives you a chance to ask questions, too. You always feel you are getting great care and he represents UCLA Health well. I recommend him to all who ask me for a recommend a physician.
5.0
September 26, 2024
Dr Yao is very kind - always showing care and concern for his patients. He is very thorough as well. I know I am in good hands with Dr Yao. I know I can trust him with my medical care.
5.0
September 26, 2024
So informative and helpful. We love Dr. Yao, he is so amazing to talk to. He always helps me with all my concerns. Our family has miss him and are very happy he is back working.
5.0
September 26, 2024
It is absolutely wonderful to have Dr. Yao back!! Visit could not have been better.
5.0
September 23, 2024
Dr Yao is always good the extra mile to make sure I am well and always make sure if I have any concerns about my health, and always make sure that my medications needs either to be adjusted or stop them if no longer need them.
5.0
September 23, 2024
He is an excellent doctor!
5.0
September 23, 2024
Dr. Patrick Yao is an exceptional True Doctor. incorporating the skills of medical care and teaching self-care.
5.0
September 19, 2024
Dr Yao is the best Dr
5.0
September 19, 2024
He’s excellent
5.0
September 19, 2024
Dr Patrick Yao is a great doctor my whole family are his patients and we respect and love him very much.
5.0
September 18, 2024
Very knoledeable, compassionate, and unrushed.
5.0
September 18, 2024
My physician ((Dr Yao) is fantastic, He spends enough time with me to address all my concerns. I’ve been a UCLA patient for 35 years and Dr Yao has always been consistent with his excellent demeanor & knowledge
5.0
September 17, 2024
We absolutely love Dr Yao. He’s compassionate, thorough, listens to you and answers all your questions.
5.0
September 16, 2024
Great doctor who listens to the patient and provides excellent feedback and suggestions for healthcare. The best doctor one could have for healthcare.
5.0
September 16, 2024
Dr Patrick Yao is fantastic
5.0
September 13, 2024
He is always caring and very respectful. Answers all my questions. Also has great advice on problems.
5.0
September 12, 2024
He is so thoughtful and patient with me and listening to my problems including giving me a referral.
5.0
September 12, 2024
Dr Yao is an excellent physician
5.0
September 12, 2024
Dr Yao is meticulous, caring, knowledgeable and very patient, he never rushes during my visit. Very happy!
5.0
September 9, 2024
My visit today with doctor Yao was very pleasant. He is so welcoming & made me feel so relaxed.
5.0
September 4, 2024
Dr Yao is very very nice and professional.
5.0
September 4, 2024
He’s been my doctor for 25 years or more and I love him.
5.0
September 3, 2024
AWESOME AND VERY EXCELLENT
5.0
August 29, 2024
I missed Dr Yao! He is the only Doctor that is treating me like a relative - lots of Empathy and Compassion!
5.0
August 28, 2024
Dr Yao is the most amazing doctor !! Best of the best !!
5.0
August 28, 2024
Dr Yao is amazing awesome ! He is caring, thoughtful, patience, thorough and go through every details and spent time to explain everything in details. Thank you!
5.0
August 26, 2024
Dr Yau is a caring doctor. He genuinely concerns the medical health of his patients
5.0
August 26, 2024
Dr Yao is a very， very nice and professional doctor.
5.0
August 26, 2024
Dr. Yao is a great Doctor!
5.0
August 26, 2024
Dr. Yao is an amazing doctor and me and my whole family have been going to him for many years. We love him and he is so caring and knowledgeable.
5.0
August 26, 2024
Excellent listener spends a lot of time figuring out my multiple problems. Makes great suggestions and is a big help. WONDERFUL
5.0
August 23, 2024
It's always a pleasure to see Dr Yao--he is an attentive listener and offers reasoned advice. I am glad he returned to work after his medical leave.
5.0
August 21, 2024
Dr. Yao is professional, thorough and listens/addresses my concerns.
5.0
August 20, 2024
Dr. Yao is the finest doctor one can expect to have. He treats the whole human being with great knowledge and compassion. I feel very lucky to have him as my physician.
5.0
August 20, 2024
I feel very comfortable with Dr Yao He is a professional and very knowledgeable always helping me in answering all questions. I’m truly very happy with Dr Yao
5.0
August 20, 2024
Dr Yao is the best doctor in the world. Very knowledgeable and compassionate I am so grateful for his care!
5.0
August 19, 2024
Dr. Yao is the besr doctor we ever have. Thank you for your excellent care! God bless you always!
5.0
August 19, 2024
Yao the best
5.0
August 19, 2024
Great doctor
5.0
August 14, 2024
Dr. Yao is amazing and I missed him so much. He listens and answered all my questions and never rush me. The best
5.0
August 12, 2024
Dr. Yao was very helpful as usual.
5.0
August 12, 2024
Dr Yao is caring, knowledgeable and willing to spend time to understand patient’s concerns. Great doctor!
5.0
August 12, 2024
Kind and professional services
5.0
August 12, 2024
Doctor is fantastic. He’s knowledgeable, caring and patient