Dr. Nicholas Yu
General surgeon (Board Certified)
Education
Research Fellow, Department if Immunology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY
Residency, General Surgery, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Doctor of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Biology, John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Affiliations
Sharp Memorial Hospital
Sharp Coronado Hospital
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Sharp Community
Awards & Honors
2nd Prize, University Wide Research Day
Biography
Dr. Yu’s goal is to improve each patient’s quality of life, providing exceptional care with over 10 years of surgical experience. His philosophy of care is to be completely committed to each patient by offering them guidance and support throughout the treatment process.
In addition to his unique training which encompasses robotic assisted surgical procedures such as complex hernias, stomach and bowel resections for cancers, he believes in quality individualized care. By collaborating with his patients, he is able to enlighten them about their treatment plans while empowering them to live healthier and happier lives.
Outside of the office, Dr. Yu enjoys spending time with his sons, hiking and practicing yoga.
Medical Interests
Cholecystectomies (Gallbladder removal)
Tracheostomies
Fasciotomies
Necrotizing fasciotomies
excisional debridement
Colon Surgery
Anorectal surgery (hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, etc.)
Pilonidal cysts
Robotic Assisted Hernia Repairs (inguinal, umbilical, incisional, Spigelian, etc.)