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Dr. Mike Yao, MD

Dr. Mike Yao, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Mike Yao, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Poughkeepsie, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities White Plains Hospital and Westchester Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (12 reviews)

WMCHealth Physicians Advanced ENT Services, Poughkeepsie

19 Baker Ave Ste 301 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Dr. Yao is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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Dr. Yao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yao

4.7

12 ratings, 3 with a written review
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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
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Edna Lyons – Oct 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
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5 people found this helpful
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care philosophy

Mike Yao, MD Attending Physician Department of Otorhinolaryngology'Head and Neck Surgery Westchester Medical Center Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) Associate Professor Department of Otorhinolaryngology'Head and Neck Surgery...read more

biography

Mike Yao, MD Attending Physician Department of Otorhinolaryngology'"Head and Neck Surgery Westchester Medical Center Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) Associate Professor Department of Otorhinolaryngology'"Head and Neck Surgery...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • University Of Tex Md Anderson Cancer Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999

  • Stanford University

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • Yale School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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    Locations

    WMCHealth Physicians Advanced ENT Services, Poughkeepsie

    WMCHealth Physicians Advanced ENT Services, Poughkeepsie19 Baker Ave Ste 301 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • White Plains Hospital

      41 E Post Rd
      White Plains, NY 10601
      Recipient of 8
      hospital awards

      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

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

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

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

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

      6% higher than the national average

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    • Westchester Medical Center

      100 Woods Rd
      Valhalla, NY 10595
      Recipient of 8
      hospital awards

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

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      69%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      7% lower than the national average

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