Biography
Dr. Yu believes that it is her role to help guide patients and families to apply the science of medicine to their particular circumstances. She believes that listening to patients and families allows her to provide the best care to help patients make informed decisions based on scientific advances and standards of care.
Dr. Yu likes to explore different cultures through music and the arts. She enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest with her family.
Why did you decide to pursue a career in OBGYN?
I have always loved caring for families. I was inspired to be a physician by my own family medicine doctor as a child. After residency, I worked for many years as a community OB/GYN, taking care of patients across the lifespan, and then returned to obtain additional training to focus my care to young people with gynecologic needs. I believe in providing compassionate care to families to bring them closer to their goals for health and wellness.
What are your favorite things about living in the Seattle area?
I love to explore all the different local parks with my family, eat great food, and meet so many people from around the world with such unique experiences.
What do you like about working at UW Medicine?
I am excited to work with learners and introduce them to the amazing subspecialty of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. I am thrilled to be at a world class institution and collaborate with so many other specialists across different fields.
What inspires you?
I am inspired every day by my children, my partner, my parents, my colleagues, and my patients.
Clinical Interests:
Anatomic differences including anorectal malformations, and gynecologic concerns in young people with complex medical diagnoses.
Research Interests:
Long-term gynecologic outcomes in young people with complex medical diagnoses.
Board Certification:
American Board of OB/GYN, 2019
Licensure:
Washington State, 2022
Education & Training:
Bachelors Degree, Yale University, New Haven, CT 2008
Doctoral Degree, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 2012
Residency, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT 2016
Fellowship, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH 2022
Membership:
ACOG
NASPAG
AAGL
