Lei Yu M.D.

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Lei Yu M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Gastroenterology (digestive)
- Liver transplant and evaluation
- Hepatology (liver)
Locations
Liver Tumor Clinic at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Transplant Services at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Hepatology Clinic at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Languages
- English
- Mandarin Chinese
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr Yu was caring, polite and very reassuring about my condition. He told me would talk again by phone after blood test reaults
I have the utmost trust in Dr Yu. I feel that he's very thorough and I never feel rushed. He takes time to answer all of my questions and has a very good bedside manner. I always have a positive experience.
Dr.Yu is always very clear with any explanations. He's very patient and I've never felt I'm being rushed thru any part of the doctor/patient interactions.
Dr. Yu always explains everything so well. He's kind and patient
Dr. Yu was great! He explained everything and answered ALL my concerns & questions.
Dr. Yu is awesome!
Dr Yu is the best. He literally saved my life and I highly recommend him.
Dr. Yu is an excellent listener and communicator. He is excellent at explaining my care plan, and follow up instructions, and also why this is his thought process. In the end it is shared decision making.
Excellent care by both Dr [...] and Dr Yu. I really appreciated the time Dr [...] spent reviewing my history & explaining my care.
Dr Yu has always provided me with excellent care.
No treatment required but Dr. Yu gave very good instructions on future diagnostic work.
Dr. Yu was excellent in discussing my concerns and questions.
Dr Yu was thorough with his questions.He has a very nice bedside manner.
I was 100% satisfied with my doctor and his willingness to assist and guide me though my health needs. His advice was very useful and helpful. The nurse displayed patience towards me and also very willing to help.
Very patient in answering my questions and giving explanations behind those answers.
Dr. Yu is always very patient, kind and respectful. He goes thru tests and procedures so I understand clearly what they show. He clearly explains what I need to do to improve my health and gives me suggestions on how to accomplish what I need to do.
One of the best physicians I have dealt with.
Dr. Yu is the nicest doctor. He really listens.
[...]and attending [ Dr. Yu Lei ] were phenomenal. I feel like I'm in excellent hands.
About Lei Yu
Dr. Yu strives to create active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Dr. Yu’s clinical interests include gastroenterology and hepatology. His research interests include the effect of diet and nutritional modification in chronic liver diseases.
Education and Training
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Univ. of Washington, School of Public Health & Community MedicineMaster, 2009UW - Division of GastroenterologyFellowship, 2009University of Maryland Addiction Medicine FellowshipResidency, 2004University of Maryland Addiction Medicine FellowshipInternship, 2002, Internal MedicineUniv. of Maryland SOMMedical education, 2001
Board Certifications
- Transplant Hepatology, 2018, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Gastroenterology, 2008, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine, 2004, American Board of Internal Medicine