--- title: "Dr. David D. Yeh | Neurosurgeon in San Jose, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. David D. Yeh, M.D., FAANS practices Neurosurgery in San Jose, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-david-d-yeh-1046234826" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. David D. Yeh, M.D., FAANS ![David D. Yeh, M.D., FAANS](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/1-ro8km8wzr8x9-dCewDAtM-sD8YQznicW8EqZ8eiM4/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(317 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # David D. Yeh, M.D., FAANS ## Neurosurgery - Accepting new patients [2506 Samaritan CourtFloor 2San Jose, CA 95124](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2506+Samaritan+Court+San+Jose%2C+CA+95124+US) ## Schedule appointment [408-358-0133](tel:+14083580133) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-david-d-yeh-1046234826#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-david-d-yeh-1046234826#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-david-d-yeh-1046234826#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-david-d-yeh-1046234826#provider-services) ## About Dr. Yeh Languages English and Cantonese Gender Male Ages treated Adults only Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to 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. ### Professional highlights Vice-Chairman, Department of Neuroscience, Good Samaritan Hospital; Former Chairman, Division of Neurosurgery, Good Samaritan Hospital. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Yeh is interested in long distance running. ## Education and training **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 ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group **Research and advances in care** Publications - Cavernous Malformations in Children. In: Vascular Malformations in Children Yeh DD, Crone KR. 2013-06-01 - Intraoperative ultrasonography used to determine the extent of surgery necessary during posterior fossa decompression in children with Chiari malformation type I Yeh DD, Koch B, Crone KR. Journal of Neurosurgery 2006-07-01 - Novel Concepts in Lighting, Magnification, and Image Integration Tew JM, Yeh DD, Aziz K. In: Apuzzo ML: Operating Rooms of the 21st Century. American Association of Neurological Surgeons 2003-04-01 [View more publications](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?limit=10&query=%22David+D.+Yeh%22&verticalKey=research_publication) ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - 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 **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Sutter Samaritan Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-samaritan-care-center-1043247527) 2506 Samaritan Court Floor 2 San Jose, CA 95124 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2506+Samaritan+Court+San+Jose%2C+CA+95124+US) [408-358-0133](tel:+14083580133) 408-358-8134 ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Aneurysm Clipping - Artificial disc replacement - Awake Brain Surgery - Baclofen Pump Therapy - Brain Mapping - Brain Stimulation Therapies for Epilepsy - Brain Surgery - Cancer Surgery - Carotid Endarterectomy - Carotid Surgery - Cerebrovascular Surgery - Computer Assisted Surgery - Corpus Callosotomy - Craniosynostosis Repair - Craniotomy - Electroencephalography (EEG) for Epilepsy - Endarterectomy - Endoscopic Intraventricular Tumor Surgery - Endoscopic Neurosurgery - Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery - Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery - Endoscopic-Assisted Cranial Surgery - Epilepsy Surgery - Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery - Hemispherectomy - Kyphoplasty - Lobectomy - Lumbar puncture - Microdiscectomy - Microvascular Decompression Surgery - [Minimally invasive spine surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-back-spine-procedures) - Minimally Invasive Stroke Surgery - MRI-Guided Stereotactic Brain Surgery - Multiple Subpial Transection - Nerve Biopsy - Neurovascular Surgery - NICO BrainPath - Peripheral Nerve Surgery - Precision Spine Surgery - Scoliosis surgery - Scoliosis Treatment - Skull base surgery - Spinal Fusion Surgery - Spinal Instrumentation - Stereotactic Biopsy - Stereotactic Surgery - Surgical Treatment of Epilepsy - Temporal Lobectomy - Tethered Cord Surgery - Thrombectomy - Tumor Resection and Reconstruction - Vagus Nerve Stimulation - Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting ### Conditions - Arnold-Chiari Malformation - [Back and spine problems](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/back-spine) - Benign Tumors of the Brain and Spine - Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors - Brain aneurysm - Brain Disease - Carotid Aneurysm - Cerebellar Anomaly - Cerebrovascular Anomaly - Cerebrovascular Disease - Cervical Spine Disorders - Concussion - Congenital spinal abnormality - Craniosynostosis - Degenerative Spine Diseases - Disc disease of neck and back - Facial Spasms - Glioma - Hemostasis - Herniated Disc - Hydrocephalus - Intracranial Neoplasms - Lumbar Spinal Stenosis - Neuralgia - Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus - [Peripheral Nerve Disorders](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/neuromuscular-and-peripheral-nerve-disorders) - Pituitary surgery - Spinal cord injury - Spine Fractures - Spine Injury - Spine Tumor - Split spinal cord malformation - Spondylodesis - Spondylolisthesis - [Sports injuries](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/sports-injury-and-orthopedic-rehabilitation) - [Tarlov cyst](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/tarlov-cysts) - Tethered Cord - Trauma - Trigeminal Neuralgia ### Reasons for visit - Neuro-Oncology - Neuronavigation - [Neurosurgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/neurosurgery) ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Neurosurgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/neurosurgery) ## Similar providers nearby - ![Amanda A. 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