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 100 Primary Care
|
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: Internal Medicine, 1999
Internship
Internal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine: Internal Medicine, 1997
Degree
MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 1996
Recognitions
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Super doctors, Southern California, 2026
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Top doctors, Los Angeles Magazine's Top Doctors 2025
- Super Doctors® Southern California, 2024 - 2026
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2020, 2021, 2025
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)
- 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 - 2026
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2020, 2021, 2025
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.
619 total ratings |
443 reviews
5.0
April 29, 2026
It was great as usual
5.0
April 28, 2026
Dr. Yao is very patient and caring doctor. He listens and gives very good advice, and very reliable. We, my husband, and I respect him very much.
5.0
April 28, 2026
Dr Yao is truly amazing. He always goes above and beyond to listen, understand and come up with the best path forward to optimize health and quality of life.
5.0
April 27, 2026
Best possible. Thoughtful, caring and resourceful. I am fortunate to have such a fine doctor.
5.0
April 27, 2026
great experience as usual
5.0
April 27, 2026
Dr Yao is the best.
5.0
April 27, 2026
Dr. Yao is the best doctor ever! He takes such a good care of me. I really appreciate it.
5.0
April 27, 2026
Team is great. Efficient. Dr. Yao is the best!!
5.0
April 26, 2026
Dr. Yao has been my doctor for several years and he has always been patient, knowledgeable, and really cares for his patients.
5.0
April 23, 2026
Today I visited Dr. Yao for my an annual physical examination, Dr. Yao was very patiently and carefully asked and discussed my physical condition. He advised me the important things I to should pay attention for my health. He is a very nice doctor!
5.0
April 20, 2026
My visit was excellent and I received excellent attention.
5.0
April 19, 2026
A+ care from Dr Yao and staff.
5.0
April 19, 2026
Dr Yao is dedicated, hard working, caring, and very knowledgeable. I am thankful for Dr Yao.
5.0
April 17, 2026
Dr. Yao is fantastic. Caring and knowledgeable.
5.0
April 17, 2026
Dr Yao as always was very helpful, understanding and worked with me as a partner to improve my health.
5.0
April 16, 2026
Dr Yao and his staff are very knowledgeable and professional group of medical group.
5.0
April 16, 2026
Dr. Yao was pleasant and fully informed of my test results and informative with respect to those results.
5.0
April 16, 2026
It was a very informative visit received a lot of information in reference to my health
5.0
April 16, 2026
Wonderful
5.0
April 15, 2026
Everything was good and I appreciate that Dr. Yao could see me as Emergency
5.0
April 15, 2026
Great doctor who understands my issues. Good support staff
5.0
April 15, 2026
Dr. Yao undoubtedly the best physician at UCLA Health.
5.0
April 14, 2026
I had a telephone conversation (appointment) with Dr Patrick Yao. He discussed the results of my tests with me and advised me what to do. I believe he is very kind and professional.
5.0
April 14, 2026
Very helpful
5.0
April 14, 2026
Many thanks to Dr Yao and his team!
5.0
April 13, 2026
Best Dr ever! Always…
5.0
April 8, 2026
Very informative information in reference to my health doctor
5.0
April 3, 2026
My doctor consistently shows compassion and care to his patients. He was thorough, spent his time talking to me regarding any health concerns, and explained the recommended vaccines and tests to ensure I am staying healthy. Dr. Patrick Yao has been one of the best doctors I have had the privilege to see. He exemplified healthcare compassion and care.
5.0
April 1, 2026
Dr Yao is an excellent doctor. He is conscientious and responsible in his work. He provides the best care to patients.
5.0
March 30, 2026
The nurse and the doctor were both friendly. Appointment was on time. I had a great experience today.
5.0
March 26, 2026
He care about me
5.0
March 26, 2026
Dr Yao is warm, knowledgeable and professional. I actually enjoy getting a physical!
5.0
March 25, 2026
Dr Yao will always address my issues and he’ll spend the time to clarify things.
5.0
March 25, 2026
Patient and detail
5.0
March 25, 2026
Patient and detail
5.0
March 25, 2026
Dr Yao is always so positive, greets me bc he's so happy to see me! sets such a great tone and relationship. always asks what's on my mind, issues, new things, inquires about how things are going on in my life as well as health for a big full picture. High expertise so you feel you're in the best hands! Takes time and not rush, late or not late for his other patients. then he exits room always facing you, not back facing you and thanking you and saying see you next time. what a wonderful, awesome, bestest way!
5.0
March 24, 2026
Through and details about the discussion
5.0
March 24, 2026
Good doctor, spend enough time to explain to patients, always
5.0
March 24, 2026
The caring and knowledge of my physician for years has given me hope and a blessing that is undiscriable He is a true blessing to all who depend on him.
5.0
March 24, 2026
Dr Yao is very good and always interested in taking care of my needs offers all other available care that I might need
5.0
March 24, 2026
Dr. Yao s the best doctor for me and others. He is enthusiastic, helpful and knowledgeable.
5.0
March 20, 2026
Very Very Good
5.0
March 20, 2026
Dr. Yao is the best doctor! Thank you very much!
5.0
March 20, 2026
Easy. Comfortable. Friendly
5.0
March 19, 2026
I have had Dr Yao for about 25 years and I am always very happy with him and the care I get from him...he is the best
5.0
March 19, 2026
Dr. Yao is as always very professional, knowledgeable and caring. He knows his patients extremely well. He goes extra steps to help his patients.
5.0
March 18, 2026
Dr. Yao is a doctor who really cares about his patients. He listens to what I want to say, and gives me good suggestions.
5.0
March 18, 2026
wonderful doctor
5.0
March 18, 2026
I was seeing, the was no waiting. Doctor Yao is an excellent doctor he's my gate keeper for all my health care. I trust his medical decision.
5.0
March 17, 2026
Very thorough and kind
5.0
March 16, 2026
My Primary Doctor is amazing. Dr. Yao. He is a good listener, I always use his advice and never ever rush me. The best
5.0
March 12, 2026
We discussed my progress and he adjusted my meds and explained many things too. I appreciate his help, explaining plans and giving me clarity
5.0
March 12, 2026
Dr. Yao is the best doctor for us
5.0
March 12, 2026
Always professional, informative, and helpful. I love love Dr. Yao. He is exceptionally respectful of the needs of the elderly. He is one of the best Doctors I have encountered during my many years at UCLA Health.
5.0
March 11, 2026
Dr. Patrick Yao, is the hardest working doctor I have ever met. He care for his patients with every detail. I am very grateful he is my doctor.
5.0
March 11, 2026
He is very patient to us and solved our problems.
5.0
March 10, 2026
Excellent physician and caring. Top notch doctor
5.0
March 10, 2026
Excellent support and suggestions for treatment. Made several referrals and helped me prioritize care. He’s so informative, understanding and responsive.
5.0
March 9, 2026
Excellentb
5.0
March 9, 2026
Excellent
5.0
March 9, 2026
Dr Yao is an excellent physician. He is very caring, professional and compassionate. Thank you!!
5.0
March 9, 2026
My provider is very thorough and provides clear explanations. He is empathetic and kind.,
5.0
March 6, 2026
Always listening Always caring
5.0
March 5, 2026
Very good
5.0
March 5, 2026
I have. Web seeing Dr. Yao for years and I never feel rushed. It’s always a positive experience even when things are difficult.
5.0
March 5, 2026
Could not be better Dr. Yao is excellent.
5.0
March 4, 2026
Very good
5.0
March 4, 2026
Dr Yao is aware of my current and chronic issues so working with him is always seamless and easy.
5.0
March 4, 2026
Dr. Yao was great. He was able to provide me the medical attention I needed. The Zoom appointment worked perfectly.
5.0
March 4, 2026
It’s always great to have Dr. Yao as my PCP. He is the best there is and the reason why UCLA MC is one of the best in the world.
5.0
March 3, 2026
We are lucky to have him as our physician
5.0
March 2, 2026
Very Very Good
5.0
February 27, 2026
Very Very Good
5.0
February 27, 2026
Highest praise to Dr. Patrick Yao
5.0
February 26, 2026
Best doctor highest rating
5.0
February 26, 2026
He is the physician’s physician!
5.0
February 25, 2026
Dr Yao is an incredible physician. He always takes the time to listen and he always know which questions to ask as well. I could not ask for a more caring, considerate and knowledgeable PCMD.
5.0
February 25, 2026
Very Very Good
5.0
February 24, 2026
Dr. Yao is a terrific doctor.
5.0
February 23, 2026
Nice and good skill
5.0
February 23, 2026
Dr. Yao provided me a very good medical service. He always patiently and carefully answers my question and my symptoms.
5.0
February 23, 2026
Great
5.0
February 20, 2026
Very very good
5.0
February 20, 2026
As usual, Dr. Yao shows that to me he is the best UCLA has to offer. He really listens, andwers and advises as best as he can. After 25 years with him I hope I die before he does:)
5.0
February 19, 2026
Great
5.0
February 19, 2026
Excellent Doctor, patient, kind, knowledgable and concerned. We are a good team in my heath care.
5.0
February 19, 2026
Dr. Yao has been my primary care physician for over a decade. To me he’s the best, most knowledgeable and caring doctor I’ve ever had.
5.0
February 19, 2026
Excellent physician. Knowledgeable and cares about his patients.
5.0
February 18, 2026
Dr. Yao is the best doctor, we love him so much.
5.0
February 18, 2026
It was a six month physical. Dr Yao is thorough, thoughtful and caring. I have been a patient for many years and value his care
5.0
February 18, 2026
Always provide it with excellent information and care
5.0
February 17, 2026
excellent diagnosis and advice
5.0
February 14, 2026
Excellent!
5.0
February 13, 2026
Excellent. He is the very best. I have been seeking him for over 25 years and would not charge him for anything in the world
5.0
February 11, 2026
Dr. Yao is wonderful in every way. Patient, thorough, intelligent, personable. A real gem.
5.0
February 11, 2026
Doctor Yao always sweet caring have time asking me about all the details, I really do I appreciate him.
5.0
February 10, 2026
Best physians!
5.0
February 10, 2026
I think Dr. Yao is wonderful. He is caring, funny, brilliant, insightful and reassuring. Best doctor I've had since mine retired.
5.0
February 6, 2026
Dr Yao is the best.
5.0
February 6, 2026
Listens and professional the best
5.0
February 6, 2026
Wonderful!
5.0
February 5, 2026
Excellent in every way!
5.0
February 5, 2026
He is a good guy and a good doctor I have been seeing him for many years . My husband is also his patient and he likes him very much I will give him 5 stars
5.0
February 2, 2026
I’ve been seeing Dr Yao for over 15 years. He is great: listens carefully, very thorough, and kind. A+
5.0
January 30, 2026
Thank you. Very helpful and polite and cares about his patients.
5.0
January 29, 2026
Dr. Yao is an excellent physician who is passionate about providing his patients with the best care!
5.0
January 27, 2026
Dr Yao always listens to you. He explains everything in detail.
5.0
January 27, 2026
Dr Yao is a wonderful doctor, he is detail oriented and care so much about patients
1.0
January 27, 2026
I felt dismissed and gaslighted
5.0
January 27, 2026
Dr. Yao is the very best!
5.0
January 26, 2026
Amazing Dr. Always takes time and leaves no questions unanswered
5.0
January 26, 2026
Dr Yao always listens & observes what the patient wants to express. He is a knowledgeable doctor with patience for his patients.
5.0
January 26, 2026
Excellent Dr. Patrick Yao
5.0
January 23, 2026
Excellent service that totally meets my expectations.
5.0
January 23, 2026
Dr. Yao is committed to a complete survey of my health and well being, with his relevant questions and concerns. He is empathic, kind, caring, and of course highly knowledgeable. I am grateful to have him as my doctor.
5.0
January 23, 2026
Excellent service from him. And his staff!
5.0
January 22, 2026
Dr Yao is one in a million!! He takes the time I need, has my back, listens, cares and is a great doctor.
5.0
January 21, 2026
Excellent doctor! Dr. Yao is the best doctor!!!
5.0
January 16, 2026
Superb doctor. Caring , skilled knowledgeable on every subject and detail. One never feels rushed or anxious with Dr Yau. Congrats to ucla for hiring this supremely gifted director core!!!!!!
5.0
January 16, 2026
Dr. Yao is smart, engaging, thorough and kind.
5.0
January 16, 2026
Very thankful Good advice
5.0
January 16, 2026
Good
5.0
January 16, 2026
Doctor was listening patiently for my concerns and solve my problems
5.0
January 15, 2026
He is the best doctor in our life
5.0
January 15, 2026
Great
5.0
January 15, 2026
Today was an extremely demanding day for a health care provider. It was in the midst of winter with an enormous volume of sick patients. Only Dr. Yao could get everything right and cover all of the bases and help me get on the road to recovery. Thank you, thank you Dr. Yao.
5.0
January 14, 2026
Dr Yao is exceptional. He has a great bedside manner and always very thoughtful and intelligent. He is exactly what patients who come to ucla expect. High quality care.
5.0
January 14, 2026
It was my annual physical. Taken in right on time. Dr Yao as always very pleasant and very present. He asked about my health and if I had any issues to discuss. He spent a lot of time asking and listening and making sure we covered my health concerns. He is so proactive and so very supportive. I feel cared and supported. Thank you Dr Yao and team.
5.0
January 13, 2026
Incredible listener: kind, supportive, and smart
5.0
January 13, 2026
Amazing doctor
5.0
January 12, 2026
Very intentive to my medical needs and gave me suggestions for me in getting better.
5.0
January 12, 2026
Great visit. Very helpful
5.0
January 12, 2026
Ucla and Dr Yao are the best
5.0
January 12, 2026
Dr. Yao is very dedicated and caring physician.
5.0
January 9, 2026
I absolutely love Dr Yao. He is so patient and always listens to my concerns. He is one of the main reasons I like my UC care.
5.0
January 8, 2026
Awesome
5.0
January 8, 2026
Yearly check up. Timely.
5.0
January 7, 2026
He also patiently listens to patients' questions and answers them.
5.0
January 7, 2026
always superior
5.0
January 7, 2026
as always kind & caring
5.0
January 7, 2026
Excellent!
5.0
January 6, 2026
They're always friendly and willing to help
5.0
January 5, 2026
Dr. Yao is always so kind to me. He takes such a good care of me. It’s a blessing to have him as my doctor.
5.0
January 5, 2026
Didn’t have to wait. Staff is kind and patient. Doctor Yao is excellent he listens and gives great feedback.
5.0
January 2, 2026
Dr. Yao always listens and does his best to help. He is very knowledgeable. Cares. Spends the time to figure out the root of the cause, Thank you
5.0
December 30, 2025
Dr. Yao is a great Doctor and I have been going to him for years. He answers all my questions and never rushes me. He is the best
5.0
December 30, 2025
Pleasant staff nurses and doctors
5.0
December 30, 2025
Great communication skills, respect and caring for patience. Absolutely the best doctor
5.0
December 29, 2025
Dr. Yao is the most caring human on this earth
5.0
December 29, 2025
Great staff members and great service for Dr. Yao. Thank you!
5.0
December 26, 2025
Dr. Yao is a true asset to UCLA.
5.0
December 26, 2025
Dr Yao is just amazing. Lucky to have his as a provider. Just the best
5.0
December 25, 2025
Dr Yao is an amazing doctor and a very kind and concerned person.🧍
5.0
December 23, 2025
I would say it was an excellent visit today with Dr Yao . He is so patient, kind , caring and loving . He would listen very carefully to us . I love him so dearly 🙏
5.0
December 23, 2025
Dr.Yao is very nice doctor who really cares about patients.
5.0
December 23, 2025
Dr. Yao is a caring person, excellent doctor.
5.0
December 22, 2025
Very accommodating, and understanding
5.0
December 21, 2025
I always receive above and beyond my expectations service. He is very friendly, approachable respectful and most of all listens thoroughly.
5.0
December 20, 2025
Dr Yao is an excellent physician! Very kind, professional, courteous. Truly interested in my personal well-being! Thank you!
5.0
December 20, 2025
It was an urgent situation and he could not have been more kind, understanding and helpful
5.0
December 18, 2025
I have full confidence in Dr. Yao and his team. We go over any issues or potential ones as well.
5.0
December 18, 2025
The staff was pleasant and informative. And Dr Yao of course is the best Doctor .. patient , informative and he listens I've been seeing Dr Yao for over 15 years
5.0
December 17, 2025
Dr Yao is very caring, specific, covers ALL bases, knows my body & health....he's so intelligent & I trust Dr Yao!! Thk God for Dr Yao.
5.0
December 17, 2025
Best doctor
5.0
December 16, 2025
Dr Yao is a caring, contentious and brilliant physician. He can translate medical terminology into plain English with instant aplomb. I consider myself fortunate to have Dr Yao as my physician.
5.0
December 16, 2025
Dr Yao is the best
5.0
December 15, 2025
Amazing physician
5.0
December 13, 2025
Dr Yao is very caring and is friendly to his patients. He takes time to examine, always ask if there is any health concern , and explain everything clearly. He is an excellent doctor .
5.0
December 12, 2025
Excellent
5.0
December 11, 2025
Perfect
5.0
December 10, 2025
Very caring, professional.
5.0
December 9, 2025
Dr. Yao is great! He is through and caring.
5.0
December 9, 2025
Dr. Yao is simply the best - so thoughtful, caring, and compassionate.
5.0
December 9, 2025
Dr. Yao is so caring and knowledgeable. He is the best!
5.0
December 9, 2025
Almost always runs late but stays long enough to address the many issues I have.
5.0
December 9, 2025
It has been a moving experience to be cared by a totally dedicated, devoted and caring Physician, Dr. Patrick Yao. I have a strong sense and feel that Dr. Yao's purpose of life is to help patients. I am very lucky to be one of Dr. Yao's patients. I trust Dr. Yao's judgement, diagnosis treatment and referrals. It has been resulting in me getting to see the right specialists, to be treated in a timely manner and to enjoy improved overall health conditions. UCLA is very lucky to have Dr. Yao on the faculty.
5.0
December 8, 2025
Dr.Yao is a very, very attentive physician
5.0
December 8, 2025
listened patiently to all health problems, explained test results and provided advice on dealing with health issues
5.0
December 8, 2025
Dr. Yao is very kind and thorough
5.0
December 8, 2025
AMAZINGLY AWESOME
5.0
December 5, 2025
Great Dr. Yao Always provide me with good advice and professional courtesy
5.0
December 5, 2025
I have been a patient of Dr. Yao’s for over two decades. I greatly appreciate his thoroughness and his knowledge of me and my medical issues. I have great confidence in him.
5.0
December 4, 2025
He answered all my questions.
5.0
December 4, 2025
Excellent
5.0
December 4, 2025
Dr. Yao is what all doctors should be: caring, a good listener, professionally smart and current with research; someone whose attributes promote healing.
5.0
December 3, 2025
My doctor is always kind and supportive with all my needs.
5.0
December 3, 2025
I had a great visit with my PCP.
5.0
December 2, 2025
Dr Yao is smart, updated, kind and very personable, listens to my concerns and works with me to help me figure out solutions to address my health needs.
5.0
December 2, 2025
Dr. Yao is excellent. He saved my life.
5.0
December 2, 2025
Dr Patric Yao is an excellent doctor. Listens to all of my concerns and addresses them appropriately. He’s absolutely the best doctor.
5.0
November 22, 2025
Dr Yao is always excellent. He listens, explains, and works with me to help with my medical problems.
5.0
November 21, 2025
For more than a decade, His genuine care for his patients has remained unchanged .
5.0
November 20, 2025
Best doctor EVER. A master at understanding and treating the whole person, body and soul and suggesting the.best path for cure.
5.0
November 19, 2025
Inquired about all my concerns and dealt with. Could not be bettet
5.0
November 19, 2025
Excellent visit, Dr.Yao and his staff treat us with courtesy and professionalism.
5.0
November 19, 2025
An absolutely stellar doctor who provides excellent care.
5.0
November 18, 2025
Dr Yao is a caring compassionate doctor who takes time to talk and to listen.
5.0
November 17, 2025
Very smooth
5.0
November 17, 2025
Dr Yao is just great . The best PC Dr around. I have been seeing him for over 25 years. Always outstanding. Today was no different. In and out and problem taken care of. Always a pleasure to see him.
5.0
November 14, 2025
Doctor Yao is an excellent Doctor which I trust with my health. He is a gatekeeper.
5.0
November 14, 2025
Dr Yao is the best doctor at UCLA! He is very knowledgeable, patient and willing to spent extra time with me. I feel super confident and comfortable under his care! I am blessed to have him as my primary care physician!
5.0
November 13, 2025
Always listens and actually hears and communicates. Couldn’t ask for a better doctor
5.0
November 11, 2025
It was great!
5.0
November 11, 2025
Dr Yao has been my primary physician for years and that really says it all. In addition to recommending an excellent team of UCLA specialists as my needs have evolved, he remains hands-on and current with all aspects of my health.
5.0
November 11, 2025
Great Dr.
5.0
November 10, 2025
great doctor money can’t buy !!!
5.0
November 9, 2025
Dr Yao is always very thorough and insightful in his exam and advice. He care about his patients and is more courteous than any doctor I have seen.
5.0
November 7, 2025
He is very warm and does a complete physical with new ideas.
5.0
November 6, 2025
Dr. Yao is an outstanding physician. He’s very thorough, genuinely concerned about me and my progress. I highly recommend him to anyone.
5.0
November 5, 2025
Very Good
5.0
November 4, 2025
Dr. Patrick Yao, he is very good doctor, he takes care me very good, I am so happy that.
5.0
November 3, 2025
Extremely concerned passionate Polite Gentle Very Adjusting Sorts out most problems Respectful
5.0
November 3, 2025
Dr Yao is fabulous!! The best doctor!!
5.0
November 3, 2025
Dr Yao is a very skilled and patient physician. He addressed all concerns raised today and set me up for needed referrals.
5.0
November 1, 2025
Always listens to my concerns and comes up with viable solutions
5.0
October 31, 2025
Dr. Yao is thorough and ensures you have a good understanding of what’s going on.
5.0
October 30, 2025
Very thorough review of recent hospitalization, post discharge medications, things to look out for and related actions if anything untoward
5.0
October 30, 2025
Doctor Yao listens thoughtfully, I trust his recommendations, he’s caring. I am never rushed.
5.0
October 29, 2025
Outstanding
5.0
October 28, 2025
Good services
5.0
October 28, 2025
Dr. Yao was very good at listening to all my concerns and spending time explaining all.
5.0
October 28, 2025
Really patient and helpful. Great doctor!
5.0
October 28, 2025
Outstanding as always.
5.0
October 28, 2025
Dr. Patrick Yao is the best. He saved my life twice. I am forever grateful to him and UCLA.
5.0
October 27, 2025
Very timely. Stuff is great. Dr Yao is the best.
5.0
October 27, 2025
I sent a message on Sunday nite and received an answer the very next morning. I scheduled a television with Dr Yao.
5.0
October 27, 2025
Professional and precise.
5.0
October 26, 2025
Very nice, very patient, I like it very much.
5.0
October 23, 2025
Took his time open listened did a great exam couldn't ask for more
5.0
October 22, 2025
Excellent
5.0
October 22, 2025
Dr Patrick Yao has been my primary care Dr. for many. many yrs. He is knowledgeable. Professional and caring. We have learned to work as a Team. I always enjoy my visits. He has managed to help keep me in good health at my current age of 78. He is one of UCLA’s best doctors. Kudos to Dr Yao!
5.0
October 22, 2025
I would rate him higher if there are more stars. He is absolutely the quintessential definition of a physician he cares he spends time he advises he listens WONDERFUL
5.0
October 22, 2025
Dr Yao is an excellent Dr so attentive and caring
5.0
October 21, 2025
amazing Dr
5.0
October 21, 2025
Dr Yao, listened, explained, and answered my questions. He was very helpful
5.0
October 21, 2025
I experienced vertigo for the first time, and it scared me a lot. Dr Yao carefully went over everything that I needed to know and what I needed to do. He's always so precise and helpful, and I'm grateful to have him as my doctor.
5.0
October 21, 2025
Dr Yao is the best!!! Ever
5.0
October 21, 2025
Was able to see Dr Yao and describe and discuss concerns and make a plan to address with further tests.
5.0
October 21, 2025
Dr. Yao is a wonderful provider. He is kind, caring, and professional. I always feel heard after our visits and walk away confident in our treatment plan.
5.0
October 17, 2025
First time meeting Dr Yao. One of the best providers I have come across. An amazing doctor. An incredible human. A doctor that gives security and kindness. Very smart
5.0
October 17, 2025
Dr Yao is very good!
5.0
October 17, 2025
His care about patient, willing to use his professional knowledge to help patient getting best medical care.
5.0
October 16, 2025
Dr. Yao is attentive, listens, explains, and friendly. And does not rush us.
5.0
October 16, 2025
Thoughtful and empathetic.
5.0
October 15, 2025
Excellent
5.0
October 15, 2025
Dr. Yao always listens to my concerns and never makes me feel rushed. He knows my history and he cares how I am doing.
5.0
October 14, 2025
Stellar, Dr. Yao is the best.
5.0
October 14, 2025
It was good
5.0
October 14, 2025
Dr. Yao is the best!
5.0
October 13, 2025
Always professional and knowledgeable. Always treats me like I’m his only patient.
5.0
October 13, 2025
He is very thorough and listens to you.
5.0
October 10, 2025
Dr. Yao is the best and most caring doctor I have met in over 30years at UCLA. He gives every patient the time they need to be truly heard and treated appropriately. I have been with him for 25 years. I do not mind when I have to wait, because he gives EVERYONE the time to bring their concerns, he never has rushed me and my wife is very happy that after expeiences with him she switched to him as well. He is truly our family doctor. He is knowledgeable and kind, and above all, very patient.
5.0
October 9, 2025
Dr. Yao is one of the most compassionate doctors I have ever known.
5.0
October 9, 2025
Dr. Yao is me and my family’s Internist. He is professional, pays attention to detail, kind and attentive. So blessed to have him as our provider.
5.0
October 8, 2025
I am lucky to be a patient of Dr. Yao. He listens to patients very attentively, picks up all relevant facts and clues for his understanding. He approaches the patient’s medical issues in a very logical and scientific way. I trust Dr. Yao’s judgement, investigation methodology, diagnoses and treatments. I am very thankful to Dr. Yao for accommodating an appointment during his already very busy schedule when patient’s health issues suddenly surfaced.
5.0
October 8, 2025
Great! He listens my problem and help me and solved
5.0
October 8, 2025
Dr Yao shows concern and cares about my needs. He's an excellent doctor. I love him.
5.0
October 7, 2025
AWESOME
5.0
October 7, 2025
Dr. Yao is everything you want your primary care physician to be; kind, communicative, and very knowledgeable.
5.0
October 7, 2025
Excellent
5.0
October 6, 2025
Dr. Yao is an extremely skilled and compassionate physician. He listens and never makes you feel rushed. I feel very fortunate to have Patrick Yao as my primary care doctor.
5.0
October 6, 2025
Excellent Doctor and visit. Follow up.
5.0
October 5, 2025
My insights always the same excellent with Dr. Yao. Spends the time needed for matters I have to address, even go over last appointment highlights
5.0
October 3, 2025
Dr. Yao listened to my concerns and was able to talk through possible treatments with me.
5.0
October 3, 2025
Dr. Yao is the best doctor that I could have.
5.0
October 2, 2025
The doctor care about me
5.0
September 30, 2025
The best.
5.0
September 30, 2025
Good doctor spend enough time to explain to patient, very helpful and have patience , best doctor in ucla
5.0
September 30, 2025
Dr. Yao is exceptional which is why I’ve been his patient for 20+ yrs. Always listens and always directly addresses every concern.
5.0
September 29, 2025
Empathetic listener, communicator, organized, respectful, professional, I trust him completely.
5.0
September 29, 2025
Always great and never rushed.
5.0
September 27, 2025
He provided excellent card.
5.0
September 25, 2025
Dr. Yao is very professional. He listens and gives excellent advise.
5.0
September 24, 2025
Received great care. I needed an immediate appointment and the Dr stayed late to accommodate my appointment over video conference. He listened carefully and help me understand my issues and interpret recent tests results. He also offered to help me with work accommodation to keep me working with my various medical issues. Excellent quality and prompt care. Very responsive staff too.
5.0
September 23, 2025
Dr. Yao is simply the most caring doctor.
5.0
September 23, 2025
Ever rushed. Always takes his times and listens.
5.0
September 23, 2025
Dr Yao was excellent in performing my annual physical. He listened very well to my medical issues, made good comments & suggestions, and made appropriate medical test. Dr. Yao is very congenial and is outstanding in his interactions. Simply - THE BEST!!
5.0
September 22, 2025
Dr Yao is very easy to talk to. He is very helpful, and he cares.
5.0
September 22, 2025
Dr. Yao is always excellent on providing good care to his patients. Without him, I would be living today.
5.0
September 22, 2025
Great
5.0
September 18, 2025
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Yao’s for decades. He is the best! A great diagnostician, an attentive listener, and a superior communicator.
5.0
September 18, 2025
We love Dr. Yao very professional, very caring and has a fantastic bedside manner. UCLA should have more doctors like Dr Patrick Yao.
5.0
September 17, 2025
He is a very generous person and doctor. We both love him very much. Years and years of him being our doc .
5.0
September 17, 2025
Dr. Yao answered all of my questions, and had great suggestions for other subjects.
5.0
September 16, 2025
Outstanding….
5.0
September 16, 2025
Dr.Yao is best listens to all my questions and answers all my questions. Going to him for years and always happy after I leave . Thanks Dr. Yao
5.0
September 16, 2025
He’s the best. Smart compassionate thorough
5.0
September 16, 2025
Doctor and his nurse are excellent
5.0
September 15, 2025
Dealt with all issues in a professional and friendly way.
5.0
September 12, 2025
Dr Yao is the kindness and pleasant man we know. He listens and gives good recommendations. Keep up the great work
5.0
September 12, 2025
Dr Yao is a great doctor, extremely knowledgeable and caring. He listens to his patients and is very patient. He is very updated with the latest medications and procedures and prescribes them to his patients as needed.
5.0
September 11, 2025
I love Dr Yao He is knowledgeable, caring, good listener, very professional, and a pleasant person.
5.0
September 11, 2025
Dr. Yao is always the best in medical care. He is patient, professional and knowledgeable.
5.0
September 10, 2025
He is the best. Been seeking him for over twenty five years
5.0
September 10, 2025
Dr Yao is a great doctor. He has all of the qualities anyone could wish for in a physician. He truly cares about his patients. Every experience with him shows this.
5.0
September 10, 2025
AWESOME
5.0
September 9, 2025
I am so grateful to Dr. Yao and I am very happy
5.0
September 8, 2025
Dr Yao is attentive, caring, knowledgeable and always helpful.
5.0
September 8, 2025
He is a very nice person, listens carefully to the patient's story and examines the patient thoroughly.
5.0
September 4, 2025
Listening and kindly
5.0
September 4, 2025
Dr. Yao is very kind and caring
5.0
September 3, 2025
exceptional as usual
5.0
September 3, 2025
Dr Yao is an excellent physician and a caring one
5.0
September 3, 2025
Always a pleasure to see Dr Yao
5.0
September 3, 2025
Dr Yao is professional, courteous, explains things so you can understand. He never makes you feel uncomfortable. He answers any and all questions and listens to your concerns.
5.0
September 3, 2025
Dr Yao wonderful as alwsys very thorough always willing to help
5.0
September 2, 2025
I have been seeing Dr Yao for many years and feel very close and comfortable with him making it very easy to discuss all of my health issues. He often, listens and sees how things are going and provides me a prospective to understand how everything is effecting my health. We together, work out a plan to, improve or fix some of my health issues. He is easy to reach, follows through, probably works too hard, is very dependable and a true blessing for my family.
5.0
September 2, 2025
Very knowledgeable, professional, caring, helpful.
5.0
September 1, 2025
exceptional as usual
5.0
August 28, 2025
Excellent!
5.0
August 28, 2025
Awesome Doctor
5.0
August 28, 2025
Great
5.0
August 27, 2025
excellent always as usual
5.0
August 27, 2025
It was really good. It was nice to see dr Yao after a while he spat time and answered all the questions.
5.0
August 27, 2025
He’s just the best
5.0
August 26, 2025
Dr. Yao is always going beyond the lineup duty. He’s amazing.
5.0
August 25, 2025
Dr. Yao is a great listener. He also explains things very clearly. He is empathetic and gives you the necessary time to address all medical issues. He is a great doctor.
5.0
August 22, 2025
Absolutely awesome
5.0
August 22, 2025
Dr Yao really cares about his patients. He takes the time to try and discover any problems I might have even if I do not think that it may be a big thing.
5.0
August 20, 2025
Very good
5.0
August 20, 2025
Very nice & very good doctor
5.0
August 20, 2025
Very Good!
5.0
August 19, 2025
excellent service as usual
5.0
August 19, 2025
Excellent doctor and wonderful staff!
5.0
August 19, 2025
Dr Tao is an excellent doctor, professional and truly care about patient
5.0
August 19, 2025
Dr. Yao was extremely thorough, covered all my concerns, gave me agency in decisions over my treatment options, educated me, listened very well and helped alleviate the worries I had concerning my symptoms. It was an exemplary appointment.
5.0
August 18, 2025
Fantastic. Dr. Yao has been attentive and was there all the way to assist me in my emergency. Couldn’t feel in better hands!
5.0
August 15, 2025
Dr. Yao is an extremely kind, knowledgeable, and effective provider. Today’s visit was a positive and helpful experience.
5.0
August 14, 2025
Very good
5.0
August 14, 2025
Dr. Yao is the best doctor. He listened carefully what I said, and he explained everything clearly.
5.0
August 14, 2025
Dr. Yao is an incredible doctor. He is professional, friendly, thoughtful, and always gives extra effort to your visit, answering all of your questions thoroughly In short, you couldn’t want anymore from your healthcare professional
5.0
August 14, 2025
My doctor care about me.
5.0
August 14, 2025
Dr. Patrick Yao was very patience with me and listened to my concerns. He gave me his professional opinions and advice. He is the best doctor I ever have!! Dr. Yao is the best !!
5.0
August 13, 2025
Great! Dr. Yao is kind and patient. I trust him completely.
5.0
August 13, 2025
Very good
5.0
August 13, 2025
The best!
5.0
August 13, 2025
He knows his patient well and is really care about his patient’s well being.
5.0
August 12, 2025
Dr Yao is the Best!!!
5.0
August 12, 2025
Professional services and kind cares
5.0
August 11, 2025
Excellent on every way
5.0
August 11, 2025
Dr. Yao is a great doctor! He is very knowledgeable and has been very supportive of my health.
5.0
August 11, 2025
He was very thoughtful listened and had good suggestions. Also very nice.
5.0
August 11, 2025
Dr Yao is a very good doctor. Patient and professional
5.0
August 11, 2025
Very good
5.0
August 11, 2025
Excellence
5.0
August 8, 2025
I'm listening carefully to your description of your condition. Nice
5.0
August 7, 2025
DR. YAO IS EXCELLENT PHYICIAN.
5.0
August 7, 2025
Dr. Yao is a caring, and the best doctor that I am very fortunate to be his patient. I trust Dr. Yao, his judgment and diagnosis.
5.0
August 7, 2025
Dr Yao is brilliant, thorough and personable.
5.0
August 6, 2025
Dr Yao is superb. UCLA Health and his patients are very lucky to have him. He is the ideal of a primary care physician. He is at the top of his game.
5.0
August 6, 2025
Dr Yao is thorough, a good listener, and thoughtful. Altogether, he makes the examination a positive experience.
5.0
August 6, 2025
Great consultation. I got all my questions answered and he made a new appointment for me with someone I need to see.
5.0
August 6, 2025
Dr Yao is fabulous! Brilliant, patient, and caring! I’m so thankful for Dr Yao.
5.0
August 6, 2025
As always, Dr. Yao was very thorough in addressing and treating my medical issues.
5.0
August 6, 2025
Great doctor
5.0
August 4, 2025
Dr. Yao is extremely nice to his patients! He genuinely shows his concern and takes action to solve the problems for his patients with his profound medical knowledge and skill. He is top of the top doctors that I know. I am very thankful to have him taking care of me.
5.0
August 4, 2025
I?ve been seeing Dr Yao for almost 30 years. Just the best. Whatever is wrong, after seeing him, goes away. Forget the specialists, if I get something really bad I?ll see Patrick. Just the best.
5.0
August 4, 2025
Very knowledgeable, caring.
5.0
July 28, 2025
Dr. Yao is always the best and goes above and beyond for his patients! Please see my previous detailed message regarding his excellence in not only his professional practice but also in his genuine compassion about his patient’s health as whole ….
5.0
July 23, 2025
Dr Yao is kind and compassionate. He knows me and listens well and is sensitive to my health needs.
5.0
July 23, 2025
Perfect as always
5.0
July 23, 2025
Friendly,smart and paying attention to the patient. He is my favorite doctor for a long time . Good heart!
5.0
July 22, 2025
Good service
5.0
July 22, 2025
Dr Yao is a wonderful physician, always a pleasure to see him now for 20+ years. He is compassionate and provides excellent care.
5.0
July 22, 2025
My doctor is great. Very good patient relationship, very skilled. And knowledgeable about so many symptoms . I trust this doctor explicitly, been going to him for years.
5.0
July 21, 2025
Dr. Yao, he was very patient carefully listening to me, described my symptoms and the discomfort. He asked detail questions about possible condition. I’m very fortunate to have met such an excellent doctor five years ago.
5.0
July 21, 2025
Amazing doctor and very thorough!
5.0
July 21, 2025
Superb physician. Brilliant, caring and thoroughly up to date in research and curry issues. He is an amazing doctor / humble yet remarkably knowledgeable in every area
5.0
July 21, 2025
Excellent service, very friendly and pleasant demeanor. He is very knowledgeable.
5.0
July 21, 2025
Dr.Yao is Very warm and caring . He cares about me like a family member . I am very lucky to have such a patient and caring doctor .
5.0
July 21, 2025
As usual, it was superb
5.0
July 19, 2025
He is attentive and caring and informed about my situation.
5.0
July 18, 2025
Happy
5.0
July 18, 2025
I loved my experience with Doctor Yao today! My visit with him made me feel so relaxed and he is very professional.
5.0
July 18, 2025
Saw Dr Yao again😊 He was, as usual, cheerful! We talked about our families. I asked what results were after treatment. We celebrated his recovery🙌
5.0
July 17, 2025
Dr. Patrick Yao is an excellent doctor, we like him very much.
5.0
July 15, 2025
Dr Yao is always very attentive and understanding of my medical conditions
5.0
July 15, 2025
Great
5.0
July 15, 2025
Dr. Yao explained everything and paid attention to my health.
5.0
July 15, 2025
Dr Yao, was as usual very thorough in his visit with me. This was a post surgery visit.
5.0
July 14, 2025
He always addresses my concern thoroughly which I greatly appreciate. Many doctors do not.
5.0
July 14, 2025
Dr Yao is simply the best! He is the most caring, kind, responsive, smart, and professional doctor at UCLA. We are all the better for him being there! He reflects so well on my beloved alma mater!
5.0
July 14, 2025
Dr. Yao was amazing as always! Very informative and helpful.
5.0
July 14, 2025
Very good
5.0
July 14, 2025
Really cares patients. Great doctor!
5.0
July 14, 2025
He always listens and knows what to do
5.0
July 10, 2025
Excellent as always
5.0
July 10, 2025
excellent
5.0
July 9, 2025
I sent a message in the portal and heard back from the office within 48 hrs, my visit with Dr. Yao was scheduled right away. I love Dr. Yao!
5.0
July 8, 2025
Dr. Yao is a wonderful compassionate doctor very patient, very knowledgeable, warm and friendly. I inadvertently missed my video conference appointment today and he personally called me at home. Nothing more I could ask for
5.0
July 8, 2025
Dr Yao is always thorough. He explains things and always listens to you.
5.0
July 8, 2025
Best doctor in my life!
5.0
July 7, 2025
Today’s appointment was excellent. Dr. Yao listened deeply allowing me to communicate directly about difficult health topics. Dr. Yao addressed all of my questions and concerns thoroughly and supplied useful resources for me to explore. I left feeling that my health is in extremely caring and highly capable hands. It was everything an annual exam should be.
5.0
July 7, 2025
Dr Yao is the most responsive empathetic doctor one could have.
5.0
July 3, 2025
He is very kind and efficient.
5.0
July 2, 2025
Dr. Yao is the best! He is very thorough and kind.
5.0
July 2, 2025
Excellent
5.0
July 1, 2025
Dr Yao is just the best!
5.0
July 1, 2025
Caring and is on top of medical needs for patients
5.0
July 1, 2025
Always have a good visit with this Dr His staff is excellent
5.0
June 30, 2025
Super caring and responsive
5.0
June 30, 2025
Dr. Yao is the best
5.0
June 27, 2025
Thank you, Dr. Yao, and your amazing staff. Thank you for always being on top of everything when it comes to my health care.
5.0
June 26, 2025
Good
5.0
June 25, 2025
Dr Yao always spends time listening to my concerns. I lost my husband last year, his kinds words were appreciated. I always feel he answering any questions and concerns I may have.
5.0
June 25, 2025
Excellent, a positive experience once again
5.0
June 25, 2025
Dr.Yao is so thorough and patient. He really cares about his patients.
5.0
June 25, 2025
Dear Dr Patrick Yao, He takes care very well patients.
5.0
June 24, 2025
Very through Very informative Very caring
5.0
June 24, 2025
We love Dr. Yao. He takes his time and goes over everything very thoroughly. I am completely and totally satisfied above and beyond expectations.
5.0
June 24, 2025
Follow up with my Primary Care Physician. Great experience as usual with Dr. Yao. He listens carefully and treats patients with respect.
5.0
June 23, 2025
He made the Dx correctly . Solve one problem and He will solve the second problem when I see him in the next appointment b. I like the way he approaches patient
5.0
June 23, 2025
Doctor Yao is kind, patient, and knowledgeable.
5.0
June 21, 2025
Excellent
5.0
June 21, 2025
Perfect,
5.0
June 20, 2025
Dr. Yao is an exceptional and compassionate physician. He is not only highly professional and caring, but also pays close attention to every detail of his patients’ needs, never overlooking anything. He offers thoughtful suggestions, demonstrates genuine attentiveness, and, most of all, shows remarkable patience. No matter how long it takes, he ensures that every patient’s concerns are thoroughly addressed—always with a calm and respectful demeanor.
5.0
June 20, 2025
Doctor Yao is absolutely the best. His knowledge and concern and ability to communicate areoutstanding
5.0
June 19, 2025
Dr Yao always ask if I need help with anything? He’s kind & caring.
5.0
June 18, 2025
Doctor Yao easy to talk to. He’s very good explaining things, make me comfortable
5.0
June 18, 2025
Dr. Yao is kind and meticulous
5.0
June 18, 2025
Dr Yao always listens and shows concern
5.0
June 16, 2025
Thank you Dr. Yao for everything, you truly care for your patients.
5.0
June 16, 2025
Dr Yao is always pleasant.
5.0
June 16, 2025
Dr Yao is thorough and insures you understand everything. He is the most understanding Dr and never makes u feel uncomfortable.
5.0
June 16, 2025
Very thouough exam
5.0
June 12, 2025
Answered all questions and more
5.0
June 12, 2025
Valuable and eliminated an unnecessary visit
5.0
June 11, 2025
The doctor discussed my health with me patiently and amicably and examined my prescription drugs very carefully to find out the best medication plan for me. Thanks!
5.0
June 11, 2025
excellent
5.0
June 11, 2025
Dr. Yao is terrific. He is a very caring, kind, and knowledgeable physician. He takes the time to listen and explains things very well. A+
5.0
June 11, 2025
He answers all my questions and advise me about different treatments that give me peace to my nervous situation. I can’ ask for a better doctor
5.0
June 10, 2025
Excellent job explaining things answering all questions and offering good advice
5.0
June 10, 2025
Dr. Yao is outstanding. He listens carefully to my issues. Makes thoughtful recommendations and is excellent on follow through.
5.0
June 9, 2025
So thankful for Dr Yao! He is brilliant, caring, devoted, helpful; which is all so important to tackle my health problems and teaches me how to prevent them from getting worse.
5.0
June 9, 2025
Excelente gracias ?
5.0
June 9, 2025
Excellent in every respect. Helpful information explained carefully and thoughtfully. Excellent doctor.
5.0
June 6, 2025
Excellent. Dr. Yao is very caring, helpful and supportive.
5.0
June 6, 2025
The best doctor
5.0
June 6, 2025
He’s like family…excellent!
5.0
June 4, 2025
Dr Yao is the best!
5.0
June 3, 2025
Dr was very nice and attentive to my needs.
5.0
June 3, 2025
Doctor Yao is the best Very knowledgeable and very kind
5.0
June 2, 2025
Dr. Yao interviewed me about my health and my health concerns. He was a very attentive listener and did not seem to be in a hurry. He was responsive to my questions. He is really an exceptional doctor. I am very fortunate to have him as my primary care physician.