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David D Yeh, M.D., FAANS

David D Yeh, M.D., FAANS

Neurosurgery

  • Accepting new patients
4.9/5
(245 reviews)

Enrolled in My Health Online

My Locations

408-402-9161

Medical Groups or Hospitals

Medical Groups

  • Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

About Me

Philosophy of Care

The guiding principles of Dr. Yeh's practice have been through the use of state-of-the-art technologies, evidence based care, and compassionate delivery of services.

Community Activities

Vice-Chairman, Department of Neuroscience, Good Samaritan Hospital; Former Chairman, Division of Neurosurgery, Good Samaritan Hospital

Personal Interests

Dr. Yeh is interested in long distance running.

More About This Provider

Dr. David D. Yeh is a board certified neurosurgeon in the San Jose and the South Bay community. He grew up in San Jose and attended Oak Grove High School. From there, he graduated from U.C. Berkeley with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Instead of a career in Engineering, he chose the field of medicine and attended St. Louis University Medical School.

Dr. Yeh spent seven years after medical school training in training in the field of neurological surgery. He completed his Neurosurgical residency training with the Mayfield Clinic at the University of Cincinnati. He also graduated with Advanced Training (Fellowship) in complex spine surgery and epilepsy surgery. He has published multiple medical articles, presented in multiple medical societies, and has been involved in numerous public educational symposiums.

After completing his training, Dr. Yeh spent a year in private practice in Chico, CA and then moved back to the San Jose area in 2007. Dr. Yeh treats all disorders of the brain and spine. His special interests reside in brain tumors, minimally invasive spine surgery, advanced instrumentation, deformities, degenerative diseases of the spine, and neuro/spinal oncology. He is currently one of the founding members of South Bay Brain & Spine and works closely with Drs. Kenneth Blumenfeld and Ali Shirzadi. He has built a solid reputation in this community and is well respected amongst his peers.

The guiding principles of his practice have been through the use of state-of-the-art technologies, evidence based care, and compassionate delivery of services. To make an appointment, please call his office.

At a Glance

Languages: English
Gender: Male
Age Group Treated: Adults only

Training & Education

Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Internship: University of Cincinnati, Neurosurgery
Residency: University of Cincinnati, Neurosurgery
Fellowship: University of Cincinnati, Neurosurgery Spine & Epilepsy

Board Certifications

  • Neurosurgery - Board Certified

My Experience

Health Plans I Accept

Below is a list of plans accepted by this doctor.

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Accepted Aetna Plans

  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • Aetna Select EPO
  • Aetna Select Open Access
  • Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
  • Aetna Student Health Program
  • Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA)
  • Health Fund POS
  • HMO
  • HMO Deductible Plans
  • Managed Choice POS
  • National Advantage Plan (NAP)
  • Open Access Elect Choice EPO
  • Open Access Managed Choice POS
  • Open Choice PPO
  • Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
  • Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select
  • Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II)
  • Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II)
  • Traditional Choice

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