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Alexander K Yu, MD
Neurological Surgery
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Expertise: Aneurysm, Arnold Chiari...See all...

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Locations

Allegheny General Hospital (Primary)
South Tower
320 E North Ave, Suite 208
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Fax (412) 359-6615

Languages Spoken

Chinese
English
Spanish

Expertise

Aneurysm
Arnold Chiari Malformation
Arteriovenous Malformation
Benign Brain Tumor
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Lesions
Brain Mass
Brain and Skull Based Tumors
Cavernoma
Cerebral Stenosis
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Disc Surgery
Cervical Myelopathy
Craniotomy Tumor
Hemifacial Spasm
Herniated Disc
Metastatic Tumors of the Spine
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Peripheral Neuropathy
Sciatica
Scoliosis
Spinal Tumors
Trigeminal Neuralgia

Ratings

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Likelihood of recommending this care provider

4.7star star star star star

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Explanations about your problem or condition

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Discussion of proposed treatments (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

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Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

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Recent Patient Comments

"Dr. Yu seemed to listen, game me options and answered all my questions"

February 12, 2024

"Dr Yu always looked out for me, as well as my health. He explained what I had going on, what they could do, and gave concerns as well as what to expect. Dr Yu is the real deal. He's professional, excellent surgeon, he explains well, but gives you pro's & con's."

February 10, 2024

"Dr Yu has helped me very much, I no longer suffer with pain. He is the best"

January 22, 2024

"I would recommend Dr. Yu to everyone considering this operation. He explained everything, went over my X-rays again. I told him if anyone is on the line to do please give them my cell number. I would do it all again. I am so pleased!!!"

January 13, 2024

"Dr.Yu is amazing! I thank him for all that he has done for my health! I trusted him with removing as much of the tumor from my brain stem as was possible. The continued observation of the small piece that remains is necessary and he continues to be very professional and thorough."

December 28, 2023

"Dr. Yu is a phenomenal neurosurgeon. I'm so grateful to have him on my team of doctors. [...] the PA was absolutely wonderful too!"

December 11, 2023

"Very happy"

December 03, 2023

"Dr. Yu is exceptional and his staff are amazing."

December 02, 2023

"I'm in good hands"

November 11, 2023

"I always feel heard and the questions I have are explained thoroughly explained."

November 06, 2023

Credentials

School

St. Louis University
University of Miami

Board

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Residency

AGH-WPH Medical Education Consortium
Allegheny General Hospital
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