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Dr. Liping Yao, MD

Dr. Liping Yao, MD

Pain Management*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Liping Yao, MD is a pain management specialist in Exton, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Shanghai Med University in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Chester County Hospital and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

682 W Lincoln Hwy Exton, PA 19341

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Dr. Yao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yao

4.9
11 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Excellence
Dr Yao is all around excellent. Super knowledgable, brings great relief to my shoulder. Assistant Joann is lovely!Highest recommendation from both my wife and I.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 29, 2025
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Awesome pain management
Dr. Yao is very compassionate and professional. He has helped me tremendously with my acute sciatic pain which has sent me recently to the hospital. I am currently following up with him for post hospitalization care. I will always be very grateful for his continued support and treatment.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Donna D – May 17, 2024
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Great experience! Highly recommend.
From the front office with Joann followed by the consultation with Dr. Yao and an initial treatment, I am completely satisfied and impressed! A gem in our area and highly recommend Dr. Yao and his skills and experience in pain management.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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A. Belfiglio – Dec 23, 2023
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Great Doctor! Not sure what I’d do without his help. He has helped me tremendously!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Mary Dawson – Apr 09, 2020
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Very compassionate Doctor. Great bedside manner, always wants to help, flexible hours, courteous staff. Really knows how to help his patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Denise in Parkesburg, PA – Mar 06, 2017
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I have suffered from chronic headaches for a long time. I'd had it with doctors just giving me pain relievers and not really getting to the root of the problem. Dr. Yao took a great deal of time listening to my concerns and together with me deciding on the best treatment. Best of all my headaches have significantly decreased!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Stephanie in Downingtown, PA – Jan 23, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Yao is interested in applying alternative medicine to his routine medical practice. He believes that patients can often get better treatment results by combining traditional medicine, injections and medications, and alternative medicine, acupuncture...read more

biography

L. Yao, MD received his Doctor of Medicine degree and Chinese Acupuncture education from Shanghai Medical University, one of the best medical schools in China. Dr. Yao did Neurology residency in China. He completed his residency in Rehabilitation...read more
  • Pain Management

  • Headache Management

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Interventional Spine Medicine

  • Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

  • Acupuncture

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  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2000
  • Albany Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1997
  • Shanghai Med University

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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  • English

  • Chinese

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Locations

Practice

Main Line Pain & Acupuncture Center LLC682 W Lincoln Hwy Exton, PA 19341
1
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 10:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 10:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 10:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 10:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 10:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Recipient of 60
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    11% higher than the national average

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  • Chester County Hospital

    701 E Marshall St
    West Chester, PA 19380
    Recipient of 44
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Paoli Hospital

    255 W Lancaster Ave
    Paoli, PA 19301
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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