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Dr. Rebecca Yu, MD

Dr. Rebecca Yu, MD

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Rebecca Yu, MD is a hand and upper extremity surgery specialist in Berkeley, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1997. She is affiliated with medical facilities Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus and John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 5 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

3000 Colby St Ste 304 Berkeley, CA 94705
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Yu is affiliated with John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek Walnut Creek, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Yu specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Yu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yu

5.0
13 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Thoughtful, caring and competent
Dr. Yu spent almost an hour with me dealing with various issues with my wrists and hands. She performed carpal tunnel surgery on my left wrist which went extremely well, and diagnosed problems with my right wrist and referred me to hand therapy, which is helping. If only all doctors gave this amount of time and attention to their patients.
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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Meryl – May 07, 2022
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She does fantastic work. She explains things. No complaints
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
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Mitchell L – May 27, 2020
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?Dr. Yu is an incredible surgeon! I struggled with wrist pain and multiple surgeries from years of gymnastics and wear and tear of the cartilage. After meeting with Dr. Yu, I immediately felt confident that I was in the right hands. She is kind, extremely competent and keeps informed of the latest surgery techniques. She took the time to clearly explain all the possible courses of action for both wrists and to answer my questions. On the left wrist, she performed an ulnar shortening osteotomy and repaired a TFCC tear. A year later, she performed a partial neurectomy on the right wrist (de-nerving the wrist while still keeping full strength and range of motion) as an alternative to having to fuse the wrist. Both surgeries were a success and I can't give enough thanks to Dr. Yu and her entire staff! Everyone at the office in Berkeley and at the surgery center in Oakland are amazingly sweet and helpful. I without hesitation recommend Dr. Yu to anyone in need of a wrist and hand surgeon.
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
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Janet M. – Aug 26, 2019
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Dr. Yu examined my crooked finger, diagnosed the problem (broken tendon), confirmed it right then by fluoroscope (in the Berkeley office), splinted it, and sent me on my way after explaining what outcome to expect and how long it would take. She explained everything carefully and answered my questions thoroughly in this and follow-up visits. Her assistants were similarly excellent and the office staff were courteous and efficient. I've recommended Dr. Yu to my wife and one of our friends.
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
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Michael in Berkeley, CA – Nov 25, 2017
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I met Dr. Yu when she worked at Kaiser. I had fallen off my bike and had a torn ligament on my hand. She preformed my surgery and now, three years later, my incision is barely visable. Even better, I have the same range of movement in both hands. She is amazing! She was so patient in answering all of my questions both before and after the surgery. I felt very lucky to have met her and been under such good care. You will be in good hands if you need an excellent hand surgeon, trust Dr. Yu.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Elisa in Oakland, CA – Jan 20, 2016
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About Me

biography

I am a fellowship-trained, Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, with a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery. It is my goal to partner with you in the assessment and treatment of your hand and upper extremity conditions. Understanding...read more
  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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  • The Philadelphia Hand Center, Thomas Jefferson University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004
  • St Luke's Roosevelt Hsp Center

    Residency Hospital, 2003
  • St Luke's-roosevelt Hospital Center

    Internship Hospital, 1998
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
  • Stanford University

    Undergraduate School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

Locations

Practice

Office3000 Colby St Ste 304 Berkeley, CA 94705
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    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

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus

    2450 Ashby Ave
    Berkeley, CA 94705
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024)

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

    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

    View all awards

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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