Dr. Franklin Yau, MD

Dr. Franklin Yau, MD

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Age 48
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Dr. Franklin Yau, MD is a general surgery specialist in Rowlett, TX and has been practicing for 12 years. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas in 1996 and specializes in general surgery, internal medicine, and more.Read his story
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7700 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 150

Rowlett, TX 75088

Contact Information

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Coventry Health Care
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HealthFirst
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Background Check

Disciplinary Actions Found
  • Inappropriate personal relationship with patient(s) (3/2/2018)View details
No malpractice claims found for Texas
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Experience Check

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Dr. Yau's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Yau treats Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Yau treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Phlebitis
  • Superficial Thrombophlebitis
  • Thrombophlebitis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Yau treats Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD) more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Yau treats this condition more than 99% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Atherosclerosis
  • Autoimmune Atherosclerosis
  • Buerger's Disease
  • Carotid Atherosclerosis
  • Coronary Artery Calcification
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Coronary Artery Disease, Autosomal Dominant 1
  • Coronary Artery Disease, Autosomal Dominant 2
  • Coronary Atherosclerosis
  • Raynaud's Disease
  • Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
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Varicose Veins
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Yau treats Varicose Veins more than 93% of his peers

Dr. Yau treats this condition more than 93% of his peers

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About Me

Care Philosophy

I like to talk to my patients. I enjoy our conversations. I make sure that after our conversation is over, that you feel that the problem you came in to see me for is being addressed in a way that you understand. We keep talking until you understa...
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Specialties

  • General Surgery
  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery

Board Certifications

  • General Surgery
  • Internal Medicine
  • Vascular Surgery
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Education

  • 2006
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
    Fellowship Hospital
    2006
  • 2004
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
    Residency Hospital
    2004
  • 1997
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
    Internship Hospital
    1997
  • 1996
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
    Medical School
    1996
  • 1992
    Princeton U
    Undergraduate School
    1992

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Dr. Yau's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yau

3.8

Based on 16 reviews

5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
6.25%
(1)
1 Star
25%
(4)

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Average Wait Time
  • 10 – 15 minutes
Dr. Yau's Performance
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  • Explains condition(s) well
  • Answers questions
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  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What People Say About Dr. Franklin Yau, MD
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Initially we were happy with Dr. Yau's diagnosis regarding my father's condition and the procedures that needed to be done to improve my dad's quality of life. However, since my father's surgeries we realize the lack of communication on Dr. Yau's part and how we were not kept in the loop about my...Read More
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Insurance accepted

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Aetna
Aetna HMO
Choice Plus POS II
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Blue Choice
CHAMPVA
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
Open Access Plus
Commercial Insurance Company
Coventry Health Care
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
HealthFirst
Humana
Choice Care PPO
Preferred PPO
Molina Healthcare
Molina
MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Network PPO
National Elevator
UnitedHealthCare
Choice Plus POS
Navigate HMO
Navigate POS
Options PPO
United Healthcare
Universal American

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