Dr. Kan Yu, MD is a neurology specialist in Gilbert, AZ and has been practicing for 22 years. He graduated from Third Military Medical University, Faculty Of Medcine in 1986 and specializes in neurology, headache management, and more.Read his story
Western Neurology, PLLC
3303 S Lindsay Rd Ste 118
Gilbert, AZ 85297
Insurance Accepted
- AARP
- Aetna
- Ameriben
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
- AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC)
- Banner Health
- Banner Physician Hospital Organization (BPHO)
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Yu performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Chronic Neck Pain
very high
more than 99% of peers
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
very high
more than 99% of peers
Back Pain
very high
more than 99% of peers
Dr. Yu's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.
Dr. Yu's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Yu " Kan Yu, MD, PhD attended the Medical school at 18 years old, and became a heart surgeon when he was 23 years old. He did 5 years of open heart surgery at the University Hospital. He subsequently obtained the PhD degree in the cardiovascular physiology, School of Medicine, University of Florida. He has done over 10 years of academic Neuroscience research, including several years of research at the Department of Pharmacology, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Texas. He has published many peer-reviewed papers. Board certified in Neurology. Fellowship-trained in EEG, NCV / EMG, and Botox injection for headache, spasticity and dystonia. "Top Ten Neurologists" in Arizona by a website in 5/2014. only 1% physicians receive it. "Patient's Choice" award 5 years in a row, since 2008. 5 years Honoree! Of the nation's 720,000 active physicians, only 5% were accorded with this honor by their patients in 2011. Dr. Yu received this prestigious award the very next year after he started his practice in Phoenix AZ area in July 2007. "America's Top Physician" award in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. America's "Most Compassionate Doctor" award. 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. Only 3% doctors out of the 720,000 active physicians in the nation received this award in 2011. "Golden Thread Award" 2012 from Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in 3/2012: "For your dedication to our patients, for your Servant's Heart and your Healing Hands " Cigna Care Physician designation on 1/1/2015. Dr. Yu is one of the best ranked doctors in the US according to a website in 2015, 2016, 2017. "
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Yu "We strive to provide the best neurological care possible for the patients. "
6 Specialties
- Neurology
- Headache Management
- Neuropathology
- Pain Medicine
- Pain Medicine Neurology
- Stroke Neurology
1 Board Certifications
- NeurologyAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
99 Conditions Treated
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Ataxia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Autonomic Disorders
- Back Pain
- Bell's Palsy
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Disorders
- Cancer
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Cluster Headache
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Concussion
- Confusion
- Cranial Trauma
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Dementia
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diplopia
- Dizziness
- Dystonia
- Epilepsy
- Essential Tremor
- Fibromyalgia
- Fracture
- Gait Abnormality
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Headache
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
- Insomnia
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Knee Disorders
- Low Back Pain
- Lyme Disease
- Meningiomas
- Migraine
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Myoclonus
- Myopathy
- Neck Pain
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Optic Neuritis
- Paresthesia
- Parkinson Disease 10 (PARK10)
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Polymyositis
- Polyneuropathy
- Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Seizure Disorders
- Shingles
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep-Walking
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylosis
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Syncope
- Tension Headache
- Thrombosis
- Torticollis
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Tremor
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Upper Back Pain
- Vascular Disease
- Vertigo
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9 Procedures
- Botox® Injection
- EEG (Electroencephalogram)
- EMG (Electromyography)
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Nerve Conduction Studies
- Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Trigger Point Injection
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- Third Military Medical UniversityUndergraduate School | Graduated 1986
- Third Military Medical University, Faculty Of MedcineMedical School | Graduated 1986
- University of MississippiInternship Hospital | Completed 2003
- University of FloridaResidency Hospital | Completed 1996
- University of MississippiFellowship Hospital | Completed 2007
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Yu accepts 21 insurance carriers
- AARP
- AetnaAetna HMOAetna PPO
- Ameriben
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)AHCCCS - AZ Health Care Cost Containment System
- AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC)AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC) EPOAZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC) PPO
- Banner Health
- Banner Physician Hospital Organization (BPHO)
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Cross Blue Shield HMOBlue Cross Blue Shield POSBlue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- CignaCigna Healthcare of ArizonaCigna HMOCigna POSCigna PPOOpen Access Plus PPO
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Health Net
- HumanaGoldHumana HMOHumana PPO
- Mercy CareAHCCCS - AZ Health Care Cost Containment SystemAHCCCS without Prior Authorization
- Self Pay
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- TricareTriCare for Life
- TriwestTriCare/TriWest
- United Healthcare Community PlanAHCCCS Medicaid
- UnitedHealthCarePacifiCarePacifiCare HMOPacifiCare POSPacifiCare PPOSecure HorizonsUnited Healthcare
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