Howa Yeung, MD, MSc
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RoleDermatology
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Practicing Since2017
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (205 ratings)
Howa Yeung, MD is an associate professor in the Department of Dermatology at the Emory University School of Medicine. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science, summa cum laude, from the City College of New York with a biomedical science major and mathematics minor. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from New York University School of Medicine with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He also completed a NIAMS T32-funded dermatoepidemiology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine during medical school. He trained at Yale-New Haven Hospital for his internal medicine internship and at Emory University School of Medicine for his dermatology residency and chief residency. He is completing a Master of Science in Clinical Research from the Emory University Laney Graduate School.
Dr. Yeung’s research focuses on addressing clinical and research gaps on skin diseases disproportionately affecting sexual and gender minority patients, including 1) skin cancers in men who have sex with men and persons living with HIV and 2) cutaneous effects of hormone therapy in transgender and gender non-conforming persons. Currently, he is supported by the Georgia CTSA KL2 Scholars Program and examines keratinocyte carcinoma incidence in veterans living with HIV. His has published in peer-reviewed journals such as JAMA Dermatology, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, British Journal of Dermatology, and New England Journal of Medicine.
Dr. Yeung is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and holds memberships in the Society of Investigative Dermatology, Atlanta Association for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, Gay and Lesbian Dermatology Association, World Professional Association for Transgender Health.
Title/Journal | Authors | Publication Date |
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Archives of dermatological research |
R Chen, T Adekunle, L Chu, R Festok, JL Gao, DA Yanes, ED Dommasch, JG Zampella, H Yeung | 10/05/2024 |
Annals of epidemiology |
M Siira, D Getahun, MJ Silverberg, V Tangpricha, M Goodman, H Yeung | 09/01/2024 |
Sexual Orientation and Lifetime Prevalence of Skin Cancer Across Racial and Ethnic Groups. JAMA dermatology |
KJ Rypka, ZD Wendland, MV Steele, MR Wehner, H Yeung, MD Mansh | 09/01/2024 |
HIV-related exclusion criteria in atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis clinical trials. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
R Leibowitz, A Fischer, LF Collins, RJ Feldman, H Yeung | 08/01/2024 |
Archives of dermatological research |
S Jain, S Tushe, A Sood, H Yeung, LAV Orenstein | 07/02/2024 |
JAMA dermatology |
J Choe, A Shields, A Ferreira, S Gold, JW Gotschall, K Kamal, A Rios, RH Wang, E Baumrin, ED Dommasch, H Yeung, JB Lipoff, JS Barbieri | 07/01/2024 |
Barriers and Facilitators Affecting Long-Term Antibiotic Prescriptions for Acne Treatment. JAMA dermatology |
RA Festok, AS Ahuja, JY Chen, L Chu, J Barron, K Case, E Thompson, SC Chen, J Weiss, RA Swerlick, C Escoffery, H Yeung | 05/01/2024 |
Guidelines of care for the management of acne vulgaris. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
RV Reynolds, H Yeung, CE Cheng, F Cook-Bolden, SR Desai, KM Druby, EE Freeman, JE Keri, LF Stein Gold, JKL Tan, MM Tollefson, JS Weiss, PA Wu, AL Zaenglein, JM Han, JS Barbieri | 05/01/2024 |
JMIR dermatology |
Y Li, C Pope, J Damonte, T Spates, A Maa, S Chen, H Yeung | 02/07/2024 |
Lived Experience of Acne and Acne Treatment in Transgender Patients. JAMA dermatology |
S Gold, M Siira, S Willner, C Alcid, SC Chen, V Tangpricha, M Goodman, C Escoffery, A Owen-Smith, H Yeung | 02/01/2024 |
Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug |
C Chiang, N Gessner, A Burli, W Liszewski, M Mansh, CV Nguyen, H Yeung, JC Trinidad | 01/01/2024 |
Sun-protective behaviors and tanning perceptions in recreational cyclists: a cross-sectional survey. Archives of dermatological research |
H Braun, L Chu, H Yeung | 12/23/2023 |
Teaching motivators, facilitators, and barriers among dermatology volunteer clinical faculty. Archives of dermatological research |
F Delgado, S Immaneni, JB MacKelfresh, H Yeung | 12/01/2023 |
Atopic Dermatitis and Bullying Among US Adolescents. JAMA dermatology |
A Cheng, J Wan, SC Chen, H Yeung | 12/01/2023 |
The British journal of dermatology |
RR Revankar, F Blum, H Yeung, HA Patel, H Holahan, P Vedak, CJ Sayed | 11/16/2023 |
Dermatology and therapy |
H Yeung, Y Li, RA Swerlick | 11/01/2023 |
JID innovations : skin science from molecules to population health |
H Yeung, KJ Supapannachart, S Francois, CH Adler, RR Kudchadkar, DH Lawson, ML Yushak, AI Shariff, SC Chen | 11/01/2023 |
Time spent outdoors and sun protective behaviors among sexual minority women. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
YT Luu, BD Kimmis, AR Cardones, MR Sargen, H Yeung | 11/01/2023 |
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism |
P Gupta, BC Patterson, L Chu, S Gold, S Amos, H Yeung, M Goodman, V Tangpricha | 10/18/2023 |
Archives of dermatological research |
Y Li, T Blalock, R Duszak, H Yeung | 10/01/2023 |
Dermatologic care of patients with differences of sex development. International journal of women's dermatology |
S Gold, C Huang, R Radi, P Gupta, EI Felner, JS Haw, K Childress, N Sokkary, V Tangpricha, M Goodman, H Yeung | 10/01/2023 |
Financial toxicity and skin cancer care in the US: population-based survey from 2011 to 2018. Archives of dermatological research |
KJ Supapannachart, L Chu, SC Chen, H Yeung | 09/01/2023 |
JMIR medical education |
Y Sow, A Gangal, H Yeung, T Blalock, B Stoff | 08/17/2023 |
Archives of dermatological research |
F Delgado, E Hijab, M Siira, H Yeung | 08/01/2023 |
Prevalence of Psoriasis and Perceived Association with Hormone Therapy in Transgender Adults. Transgender health |
H Braun, EC Thompson, Q Zhang, V Tangpricha, M Goodman, H Yeung | 08/01/2023 |
Management of silicone granuloma: A systematic review. JAAD international |
DE Mustin, DL Barrett, A Gangal, MS White, H Yeung | 06/01/2023 |
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
A Gangal, KJ Supapannachart, SC Chen, H Yeung | 06/01/2023 |
Endocrine practice : official journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists |
L Chu, S Gold, C Harris, L Lawley, P Gupta, V Tangpricha, M Goodman, H Yeung | 05/01/2023 |
LGBT health |
H Yeung, KJ Supapannachart, SC Chen | 05/01/2023 |
JAMA dermatology |
H Yeung, AN Sheth, LF Collins | 04/01/2023 |
The journal of sexual medicine |
M Siira, D Getahun, MJ Silverberg, V Tangpricha, M Goodman, H Yeung | 03/31/2023 |
Research square |
Y Li, T Blalock, R Duszak, H Yeung | 03/14/2023 |
JAAD international |
R Revankar, A Sood, H Patel, K Bilcha, A Befekadu, H Yeung, B Stoff | 03/01/2023 |
Caring for transgender populations: A primer for the dermatopathologist. Journal of cutaneous pathology |
A Sood, BK Stoff, H Yeung | 03/01/2023 |
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
KJ Supapannachart, A Gangal, SC Chen, H Yeung | 03/01/2023 |
JAMA dermatology |
Y Gao, T Fulk, W Mori, L Ackerman, K Gaddis, R Farah, J Lester, E Linos, JK Peebles, H Yeung, MD Mansh | 01/01/2023 |
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
DC Gibbs, H Yeung, TW Blalock | 01/01/2023 |
Developing and implementing approaches to limit antimicrobial resistance. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
L Chu, H Yeung | 11/01/2022 |
Learning Experiences in LGBT Health During Dermatology Residency. Cutis |
JT Hyde, JC Trinidad, KT Shahwan, C Nguyen, H Yeung, DR Carr | 10/01/2022 |
Validation of actinic keratosis diagnosis and treatment codes among veterans living with HIV. Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety |
KJ Supapannachart, CW Kwon, S Tushe, JL Guest, SC Chen, H Yeung | 09/01/2022 |
Dermoscopic Photographs Impact Confidence and Management of Remotely Triaged Skin Lesions. Dermatology practical & conceptual |
T Rogers, MR McCrary, H Yeung, L Krueger, SC Chen | 07/01/2022 |
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV |
T Hansen, A Gangal, E Hijab, D Barrett, H Yeung, Y Cao, J Switchenko, TW Blalock | 06/01/2022 |
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
KJ Supapannachart, L Lawley, SC Chen, H Yeung | 04/01/2022 |
Treating Acne in Transgender Persons Receiving Testosterone: A Practical Guide. American journal of clinical dermatology |
R Radi, S Gold, JP Acosta, J Barron, H Yeung | 03/01/2022 |
Free online dermatology course for medical trainees in Ethiopia: A pilot study. JAAD international |
R Revankar, K Bilcha, A Befekadu, H Yeung, B Stoff | 03/01/2022 |
Skin Cancer Risk Factors and Screening Among Asian American Individuals. JAMA dermatology |
KJ Supapannachart, SC Chen, Y Wang, H Yeung | 03/01/2022 |
Journal of cutaneous pathology |
A Sood, M Brahmbhatt, N Flowers, H Yeung, G Vong, BK Stoff | 02/01/2022 |
Managing Dermatologic Effects of Gender-Affirming Therapy in Transgender Adolescents. Adolescent health, medicine and therapeutics |
C Huang, S Gold, R Radi, S Amos, H Yeung | 01/01/2022 |
Skindex-Mini Among Patients With Melanoma Who Have Cutaneous Immunotherapy-Related Adverse Effects. Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery |
H Yeung, KJ Supapannachart, EF Cole, SC Chen | 01/01/2022 |
Trends in dermatologist outpatient evaluation and management services among Medicare beneficiaries. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
HP Nguyen, JH Hwang, K Sandor, H Yeung | 01/01/2022 |
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Identity and Disclosure Among Dermatologists in the US. JAMA dermatology |
MD Mansh, E Dommasch, JK Peebles, K Sternhell-Blackwell, H Yeung | 12/01/2021 |
Survey of Dermatologic Procedures in Transgender Adults. Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] |
L Ragmanauskaite, Q Zhang, J Kim, D Getahun, MJ Silverberg, M Goodman, H Yeung | 10/01/2021 |
Patch Testing Detection of Contact Allergens in Medical Treatments for Allergic Conjunctivitis. Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug |
A Om, H Yeung, S de la Feld | 09/01/2021 |
JAMA network open |
WS Mori, Y Gao, E Linos, MR Lunn, J Obedin-Maliver, H Yeung, MD Mansh | 09/01/2021 |
Prevalence of Contact Allergens in Best-Selling Ophthalmic Products. Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug |
A Om, H Yeung, S de la Feld | 07/01/2021 |
Exploring the melanoma survivorship experience: a qualitative study. The British journal of dermatology |
ZJ Wolner, NI Flowers, ML Yushak, SC Chen, H Yeung | 07/01/2021 |
JAAD international |
IF Manalo, V Truong, T DeGrazia, AL Kollhoff, H Braun, H Yeung, TW Blalock | 06/01/2021 |
Journal of cutaneous pathology |
M Brahmbhatt, H Yeung, G Vong, J Allbritton, B Amin, ED Dulaney, DR Fullen, RE LeBlanc, BS Ruben, JT Seykora, NS Vyas, BK Stoff | 06/01/2021 |
Patient Factors Associated with Interest in Teledermatology: Cross-sectional Survey. JMIR dermatology |
M Ghani, C Adler, H Yeung | 05/10/2021 |
MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources |
DL Barrett, KJ Supapannachart, RL Caleon, L Ragmanauskaite, P McCleskey, H Yeung | 04/21/2021 |
Sunburn frequency and risk and protective factors: a cross-sectional survey. Dermatology online journal |
HA Braun, CH Adler, M Goodman, H Yeung | 04/15/2021 |
JAMA dermatology |
H Braun, Q Zhang, D Getahun, MJ Silverberg, V Tangpricha, M Goodman, H Yeung | 03/01/2021 |
Insurance Coverage for Hair Removal Procedures in the Treatment of Gender Dysphoria. Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] |
K Peloza, B Kahn, BK Stoff, H Yeung | 02/01/2021 |
Eligibility Criteria Related to Hormone Therapy in Acne Clinical Trials: A Systematic Review. The Journal of investigative dermatology |
TM DeGrazia, R Rolader, DM Thiboutot, H Yeung | 01/01/2021 |
Self-reported tattoo prevalence and motivations in transgender adults: a cross-sectional survey. Dermatology online journal |
L Ragmanauskaite, J Kim, Q Zhang, KM Luk, D Getahun, MJ Silverberg, M Goodman, H Yeung | 12/15/2020 |
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
MLH Baranowski, S Feld, H Yeung, SC Chen | 11/01/2020 |
Prevalence of moderate to severe acne in transgender adults: A cross-sectional survey. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
H Yeung, L Ragmanauskaite, Q Zhang, J Kim, V Tangpricha, D Getahun, MJ Silverberg, M Goodman | 11/01/2020 |
Angiofibroma stimulation in a transgender person receiving gender-affirming testosterone. JAAD case reports |
JA Bubley, H Yeung, E Cole, M Amin, D Parker, JL Arbiser | 10/01/2020 |
Research Techniques Made Simple: Developing and Validating QOL Outcome Measures for Skin Diseases. The Journal of investigative dermatology |
H Braun, H Yeung, SC Chen | 10/01/2020 |
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
S Singer, E Tkachenko, H Yeung, A Mostaghimi | 08/01/2020 |
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
R Rolader, TM DeGrazia, C Zhang, G Yosipovitch, SC Chen, H Yeung | 06/01/2020 |
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] |
K Raji, H Yeung, AA Bein, KG Lequeux-Nalovic | 05/01/2020 |
Acne and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender Teenager. Dermatologic clinics |
L Ragmanauskaite, B Kahn, B Ly, H Yeung | 04/01/2020 |
Sexual and Gender Minority Populations and Skin Cancer-New Data and Renewed Priorities. JAMA dermatology |
H Yeung, H Braun, M Goodman | 04/01/2020 |
Health-related quality of life measures and immune checkpoint inhibitors: A systematic review. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
FM Walocko, BC Ly, MS White, SC Chen, H Yeung | 04/01/2020 |
LGBT health |
S Singer, H Yeung, A Mostaghimi | 04/01/2020 |
Factors associated with time to surgery in melanoma: An analysis of the National Cancer Database. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
MLH Baranowski, H Yeung, SC Chen, TW Gillespie, M Goodman | 10/01/2019 |
Skin cancer risk factors and screening among sexual minority and heterosexual women. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
H Yeung, MLH Baranowski, SC Chen | 10/01/2019 |
The Journal of investigative dermatology |
SC Chisolm, H Yeung, K Peloza, SC Chen | 10/01/2019 |
Pediatric dermatology |
C Kosche, M Mansh, M Luskus, A Nguyen, G Martinez-Diaz, D Inwards-Breland, H Yeung, MD Boos | 09/01/2019 |
Pediatric dermatology |
MD Boos, H Yeung, D Inwards-Breland | 09/01/2019 |
Utilization and cost of electronic brachytherapy by dermatologists from 2012 to 2015. The Journal of dermatological treatment |
K Peloza, R Duszak, AB Rosenkrantz, TW Blalock, H Yeung | 08/01/2019 |
Dermatologic Conditions in Transgender Populations. Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America |
H Yeung, B Kahn, BC Ly, V Tangpricha | 06/01/2019 |
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
H Yeung, KM Luk, SC Chen, BA Ginsberg, KA Katz | 03/01/2019 |
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
H Yeung, KM Luk, SC Chen, BA Ginsberg, KA Katz | 03/01/2019 |
Risk of Skin Cancers in Older Persons Living With HIV: A Systematic Review. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANAC |
H Yeung, V Balakrishnan, KMH Luk, SC Chen | 01/01/2019 |
Persons of Nonbinary Gender - Awareness, Visibility, and Health Disparities. The New England journal of medicine |
W Liszewski, JK Peebles, H Yeung, S Arron | 12/20/2018 |
Annals of epidemiology |
AJ Siegler, F Mouhanna, RM Giler, K Weiss, E Pembleton, J Guest, J Jones, A Castel, H Yeung, M Kramer, S McCallister, PS Sullivan | 12/01/2018 |
Annals of epidemiology |
PS Sullivan, RM Giler, F Mouhanna, ES Pembleton, JL Guest, J Jones, AD Castel, H Yeung, M Kramer, S McCallister, AJ Siegler | 12/01/2018 |
International journal of dermatology |
H Yeung, MR Sargen, KM Luk, EG Berry, EA Gurnee, E Heuring, J McMichael, SC Chen, BK Stoff | 11/01/2018 |
JAMA dermatology |
H Yeung, ML Baranowski, RA Swerlick, SC Chen, J Hemingway, DR Hughes, R Duszak | 11/01/2018 |
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09/01/2024 |
Doctor and resident were very friendly and cognizant of my comfort level. |
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08/01/2024 |
Dr. Yeung is the best dermatologist I have seen in my 15 years of visiting various dermatologists. Unlike prior experiences, Dr. Yeung was extremely interpersonal, attentive, informative, and engaging. He patiently listened to my concerns and thoroughly answered all my questions. |
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07/30/2024 |
Excellent thorough empathetic and kind, made me feel relieved to have a diagnosis and clear next steps |
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06/29/2024 |
He was the worse doctor I ever see |
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06/24/2024 |
Efficient, caring, professional |
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06/16/2024 |
I feel privileged to have Dr Yeung manage my care, Dr Blaylock's team as well |
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06/10/2024 |
Dr. Yeung is very straightforward, honest, and informative. |
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05/11/2024 |
He is excellent! |
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04/09/2024 |
No follow up information. Filed prescription I told him many times I did not need or want as I already have said prescription. |
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04/07/2024 |
Excellent service. Only issue was the wait time, but these things happen. |
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04/01/2024 |
Dr. Yeung is awesome. |
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03/30/2024 |
I this care I received. |
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03/27/2024 |
Dr. Yeung is very personable and easy to talk to. |
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03/23/2024 |
I felt very very well taken care of by Dr Yeung. Thank you for your fantastic care! |
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01/16/2024 |
Dr Yeung is amazing and takes his time to figure out the best course of treatment for a very complicated case. Thankful for him. |
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01/13/2024 |
Excellent explanation and advice about further procedures. |
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01/06/2024 |
The doc was great. |
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11/06/2023 |
Dr Yueng was fantastic and I absolutely enjoyed meeting him and happy that I entrusted my care to him. |
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10/28/2023 |
I really like this provider the team is a great team from start to finish from signing in to the nurse to the doctor everything was perfect |
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10/18/2023 |
Dr.Yeung is exceptional! |
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09/24/2023 |
He was very thorough and spent a lot of time with me which I appreciated! |
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08/13/2023 |
Already have recommended him to friends! Dr. Yeung is great! |
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08/12/2023 |
my experience with Dr. Yeung and his exceptional team at Emory Dermatology was nothing short of phenomenal. Their professionalism, expertise, compassion, and commitment to patient-centered care set a standard that I believe every healthcare institution should strive to achieve. Thank you, Dr. Yeung and your amazing team, for making my visit not just a medical appointment, but a truly transformative and positive experience. Your impact on patients' lives is immeasurable, and I am truly grateful for the care you've provided. |
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07/01/2023 |
The doctor is very good at what he does. Very knowledgeable about is area and a great teacher to the medical students who are with him he is very patient and has a wonderful bedside manner. |
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05/20/2023 |
Dr. Howa Yeung is fantastic and very knowledgeable and sensitive to trans issues and uses culturally sensitive language when discussing trans issues surrounding gender identity, sex, and sexuality. |
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05/06/2023 |
Dr. Yeung was very kind, personable and attentive. He listened well, did not rush and seemed very knowledgeable. |
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03/28/2023 |
They were very sweet and friendly. |
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03/25/2023 |
Best dermatologist I've had at Emory, hands down. |
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03/25/2023 |
Its excelent |
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02/11/2023 |
It would be nice if he asked me about stitches or a scrape biopsy, instead of just assuming I want a scrape, because I prefer stitches. |
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01/29/2023 |
I felt very at ease communicating with Dr. Yeung about my procedure. |
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01/27/2023 |
It was my first visit with Dr. Hawa Yeung. He checked my skin and told me I was ok |
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12/10/2022 |
Dr Y makes me feel I am part of his team when making decisions about my health. He always explains why he has a recommendation and the pros and cons. He is very professional, knowledgeable, patient, personable and listens to my concerns. |
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11/21/2022 |
Very thorough and thoughtful |