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Daniel Yao, M.D.
4.9/5

Daniel Yao, M.D.

Urology

  • Accepting new patients

Urologic Oncology

  • Accepting new patients

Cancer Surgery

  • Accepting new patients
795 El Camino Real
Lee Building, Level 3
Palo Alto, CA 94301

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650-853-2988

About Dr. Yao

LanguagesEnglish and Mandarin
GenderMale
Ages treatedAll ages
Uses My Health Online for scheduling and messaging

Approach to care

Dr. Yao specializes in management and surgery for urologic cancers (adrenal, kidney, bladder, prostate, and testicular cancers) utilizing traditional open techniques as well as minimally invasive techniques, such as cryosurgery, laparoscopy, and robotic surgery. Dr. Yao also has interests in the evaluation and treatment of patients with kidney stones, enlarged prostate (BPH), benign adrenal disorders, and reconstructive urologic needs.

Professional highlights

American Urological Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, Endourological Society.

Outside of medicine

Outside of Medicine, Dr. Yao enjoys skiing, tennis, golf, biking, hiking, camping and chess.

Education and training

Medical school: Cornell University Medical College
Internship: The New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Medical Center
Residency: The New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Medical Center; Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Fellowship: The New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, Urologic Oncology

Board certifications

  • Urology - Board Certified

Affiliations

Medical groups

  • Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

Accepted insurance

Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit.

Care locations

Palo Alto Center
795 El Camino Real
Lee Building, Level 3
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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650-853-2988
650-853-5780
SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
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SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

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From Dr. Yao

Patient story

How Blue Light Cystoscopy Helped Beat Bladder Cancer

Lidka Satmarova’s now healing thanks to blue light cystoscopy, a leading-edge technology used to detect and treat bladder cancer.

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