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Dr. Miao Yu, MD

Dr. Miao Yu, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Miao Yu, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Irvine, CA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2011. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 51 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (51 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

8 am
to
5 pm

Tuesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Wednesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Thursday

8 am
to
5 pm

Friday

8 am
to
5 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed
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18102 Culver Dr
Irvine, CA 92612

Locations

MemorialCare Medical Group - Irvine

MemorialCare Medical Group - Irvine18102 Culver Dr Irvine, CA 92612
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
New Patient?
(949) 652-7871

Dr. Yu is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Yu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yu

4.5
51 ratings, 39 with a written review
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1 star
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Love Dr Yu
Dr. Yu is the best doctor. I love her . She delivered my son for me which was a wild journey but I couldn’t have done it without her . I fully gave her my trust and enjoyed every appointment with her . She communicated with me , explains everything to me , is helpful and very kind. She looked after my safety and blood pressure my whole pregnancy as well as my sons. I could not have done birth or pregnancy without her !!! Best doctor ever award!
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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Apr 18, 2025
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Highly Recommended
Can't say enough positive things about Dr. Yu. She is very knowledgeable, attentive and experienced. Given my age of over 40 and the previous pregnancy loss, I was anxious when I first met Dr. Yu during the consultation. However, her expertise and advice have helped me feel comfortable, at ease and confident in my pregnancy. Dr. Yu is absolutely the best doctor. Highly recommended.
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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Oct 15, 2024
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excellent clinician
Dr. Yu is an excellent clinician. Her pap smear examine is painless. Not every gyn can be as gentle as she is. She is also very considerate and quick to get back to you with result of tests.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 26, 2024
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The entire team at Memorial Care made me feel comfortable throughout my visit and took the time to answer all my questions. Highly recommend!
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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Maggy – Jul 20, 2024
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Thorough and Thoughtful
Dr. Yu was very thorough and thoughtful and explained step-by-step everything that she was doing during the examination. She provided useful medical advice. I feel grateful she is my doctor.
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Apr 08, 2024
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Nice doctor
Nice people in front and back office. Dr Yu listens to me very careful and gave me very detailed description. Nice doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Patient – Jan 11, 2024
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Excellent Doctor who care for her patients
Dr. Yu is one of the most thorough doctors I have ever had in my life. She takes time to get to know you and to talk through any concerns you have. She is proactive and gets you the tests or treatment you need. She is also incredibly kind and welcoming.
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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Chelsea – Dec 19, 2023
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Highly Recommend
Dr. Yu was very prompt in responding to my questions. She is patient, knowledgeable, and is very kind with how she explains everything. I trust her fully and am confident in everything she tells me and recommends
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 21, 2022
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Best OBGYN! 2 Babies delivered with her!
She is an amazing doctor that really listens and cares about her patients!. I have had 2 babies with her. The first was complicated and she was there with me the whole time! She is a great OBGYN and highly recommended in my opinion!
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Alands – Dec 21, 2022
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Two deliveries with Dr. Yu
Dr. Yu delivered both of our babies. The first pregnancy wasn’t too complicated but the second one was high risk. She worked really well with my MFM and understood the risks associated with my pregnancy previa. She was extremely well prepared ahead of our scheduled delivery and helped me mentally prepare for it by explaining all the steps that could be taken in every scenario.
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 13, 2022
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Great doctor!
Dr.Yu, is very knowledgeable and takes her time to listen to my concerns. She is prompt with communicating results and answering questions. Very nice doctor!
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
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Nov 22, 2022
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Found my OBGYN
Doctor Yu was pleasant, approachable and willing to discuss/answer my questions. Doctor Yu was empathetic and encouraging and made me feel heard. I’ve definitely found my OBGYN.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Tracy – Sep 09, 2022
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I will recommend her to all my family and friends.
Dra Crystal Yu is a great doctor. She's very kind and explains clearly all your concern.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
Helpful
Aurea Andrews – Sep 08, 2022
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Dr. Yu is a wonderful doctor!
Dr. Yu has been my gynecologist for the last 6 years. She is a wonderfully caring and knowledgeable doctor, who actually takes time to get to know her patients. I feel very grateful to have her guidance navigating peri menopause and other female issues and give her the highest of recommendations.
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
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Laura Williams – Aug 05, 2022
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Dr. Yu truly cares
Dr. Yu gave me options to choose from instead of just telling me what to do like most doctors. She truly cares for her patients needs and desires and this is a rare and wonderful thing in my extensive experience with doctors throughout specialty practices.
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
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Carey Rafferty – Jul 08, 2022
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Unable to get into contact with patient navigator
Could not get through to make an appointment after speaking with ref. line
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Mar 15, 2022
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He was very caring. He listened to me. I would highly recommend him
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Feb 16, 2022
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She was kind and patient. She was a good listener. She was professional
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
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Grace Y – Nov 02, 2021
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Dr. Miao Crystal Yu is honest while gentle in her explanation of my pre & post surgery. She shows she cares and is very thorough. She is an excellent doctor who follows through with everything she says she'll do. I feel blessed to have her as my doctor!
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
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Aug 10, 2021
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Dr. Yu is always pleasant and professional. She makes you feel at ease and is never forceful in any way. She gives you options and let’s you choose what is best for you.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
Helpful
Shirley – Jul 17, 2021
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biography

Dr. Yu received her undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley, where she graduated with honors.  She earned her medical degree at University of Illinois at Chicago and completed her training at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.  read more
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (upmc)

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2011
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Dr. Yu is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

      24451 Health Center Dr
      Laguna Hills, CA 92653
      Recipient of 25
      hospital awards

      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

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      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.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

      1 Hoag Dr
      Newport Beach, CA 92663
      Recipient of 8
      hospital awards

      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.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      17% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center

      18111 Brookhurst St
      Fountain Valley, CA 92708
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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