Patrick Y. Yao, MD
- Internal Medicine
Average rating:
5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Westwood Internal Medicine 100
|
100 Medical Plaza, Suite 490, Los Angeles, CA 90095
US
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 1999
Residency
Internal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 1999
Internship
Internal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 1997
Degree
MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 1996
Recognitions
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Super doctors, Southern California, 2025
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Top doctors, Los Angeles Magazine's Top Doctors 2025
- Super Doctors® Southern California, 2024, 2025
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2020, 2021, 2025
Locations
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Areas of Focus
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Recognitions
- Super Doctors® Southern California, 2024, 2025
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2020, 2021, 2025
Reviews
Overall Rating:
5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
505 total ratings | 380 reviews
5.0
October 31, 2025
Dr. Yao is thorough and ensures you have a good understanding of what’s going on.
5.0
October 30, 2025
Very thorough review of recent hospitalization, post discharge medications, things to look out for and related actions if anything untoward
5.0
October 30, 2025
Doctor Yao listens thoughtfully, I trust his recommendations, he’s caring. I am never rushed.
5.0
October 29, 2025
Outstanding
5.0
October 28, 2025
Good services
5.0
October 28, 2025
Dr. Yao was very good at listening to all my concerns and spending time explaining all.
5.0
October 28, 2025
Really patient and helpful. Great doctor!
5.0
October 28, 2025
Outstanding as always.
5.0
October 28, 2025
Dr. Patrick Yao is the best. He saved my life twice. I am forever grateful to him and UCLA.
5.0
October 27, 2025
Very timely. Stuff is great. Dr Yao is the best.
5.0
October 27, 2025
I sent a message on Sunday nite and received an answer the very next morning. I scheduled a television with Dr Yao.
5.0
October 27, 2025
Professional and precise.
5.0
October 26, 2025
Very nice, very patient, I like it very much.
5.0
October 23, 2025
Took his time open listened did a great exam couldn't ask for more
5.0
October 22, 2025
Excellent
5.0
October 22, 2025
Dr Patrick Yao has been my primary care Dr. for many. many yrs. He is knowledgeable. Professional and caring. We have learned to work as a Team. I always enjoy my visits. He has managed to help keep me in good health at my current age of 78. He is one of UCLA’s best doctors. Kudos to Dr Yao!
5.0
October 22, 2025
I would rate him higher if there are more stars. He is absolutely the quintessential definition of a physician he cares he spends time he advises he listens WONDERFUL
5.0
October 22, 2025
Dr Yao is an excellent Dr so attentive and caring
5.0
October 21, 2025
amazing Dr
5.0
October 21, 2025
Dr Yao, listened, explained, and answered my questions. He was very helpful
5.0
October 21, 2025
I experienced vertigo for the first time, and it scared me a lot. Dr Yao carefully went over everything that I needed to know and what I needed to do. He's always so precise and helpful, and I'm grateful to have him as my doctor.
5.0
October 21, 2025
Dr Yao is the best!!! Ever
5.0
October 21, 2025
Was able to see Dr Yao and describe and discuss concerns and make a plan to address with further tests.
5.0
October 21, 2025
Dr. Yao is a wonderful provider. He is kind, caring, and professional. I always feel heard after our visits and walk away confident in our treatment plan.
5.0
October 17, 2025
First time meeting Dr Yao. One of the best providers I have come across. An amazing doctor. An incredible human. A doctor that gives security and kindness. Very smart
5.0
October 17, 2025
Dr Yao is very good!
5.0
October 17, 2025
His care about patient, willing to use his professional knowledge to help patient getting best medical care.
5.0
October 16, 2025
Dr. Yao is attentive, listens, explains, and friendly. And does not rush us.
5.0
October 16, 2025
Thoughtful and empathetic.
5.0
October 15, 2025
Excellent
5.0
October 15, 2025
Dr. Yao always listens to my concerns and never makes me feel rushed. He knows my history and he cares how I am doing.
5.0
October 14, 2025
Stellar, Dr. Yao is the best.
5.0
October 14, 2025
It was good
5.0
October 14, 2025
Dr. Yao is the best!
5.0
October 13, 2025
Always professional and knowledgeable. Always treats me like I’m his only patient.
5.0
October 13, 2025
He is very thorough and listens to you.
5.0
October 10, 2025
Dr. Yao is the best and most caring doctor I have met in over 30years at UCLA. He gives every patient the time they need to be truly heard and treated appropriately. I have been with him for 25 years. I do not mind when I have to wait, because he gives EVERYONE the time to bring their concerns, he never has rushed me and my wife is very happy that after expeiences with him she switched to him as well. He is truly our family doctor. He is knowledgeable and kind, and above all, very patient.
5.0
October 9, 2025
Dr. Yao is one of the most compassionate doctors I have ever known.
5.0
October 9, 2025
Dr. Yao is me and my family’s Internist. He is professional, pays attention to detail, kind and attentive. So blessed to have him as our provider.
5.0
October 8, 2025
I am lucky to be a patient of Dr. Yao. He listens to patients very attentively, picks up all relevant facts and clues for his understanding. He approaches the patient’s medical issues in a very logical and scientific way. I trust Dr. Yao’s judgement, investigation methodology, diagnoses and treatments. I am very thankful to Dr. Yao for accommodating an appointment during his already very busy schedule when patient’s health issues suddenly surfaced.
5.0
October 8, 2025
Great! He listens my problem and help me and solved
5.0
October 8, 2025
Dr Yao shows concern and cares about my needs. He's an excellent doctor. I love him.
5.0
October 7, 2025
AWESOME
5.0
October 7, 2025
Dr. Yao is everything you want your primary care physician to be; kind, communicative, and very knowledgeable.
5.0
October 7, 2025
Excellent
5.0
October 6, 2025
Dr. Yao is an extremely skilled and compassionate physician. He listens and never makes you feel rushed. I feel very fortunate to have Patrick Yao as my primary care doctor.
5.0
October 6, 2025
Excellent Doctor and visit. Follow up.
5.0
October 5, 2025
My insights always the same excellent with Dr. Yao. Spends the time needed for matters I have to address, even go over last appointment highlights
5.0
October 3, 2025
Dr. Yao listened to my concerns and was able to talk through possible treatments with me.
5.0
October 3, 2025
Dr. Yao is the best doctor that I could have.
5.0
October 2, 2025
The doctor care about me
5.0
September 30, 2025
The best.
5.0
September 30, 2025
Good doctor spend enough time to explain to patient, very helpful and have patience , best doctor in ucla
5.0
September 30, 2025
Dr. Yao is exceptional which is why I’ve been his patient for 20+ yrs. Always listens and always directly addresses every concern.
5.0
September 29, 2025
Empathetic listener, communicator, organized, respectful, professional, I trust him completely.
5.0
September 29, 2025
Always great and never rushed.
5.0
September 27, 2025
He provided excellent card.
5.0
September 25, 2025
Dr. Yao is very professional. He listens and gives excellent advise.
5.0
September 24, 2025
Received great care. I needed an immediate appointment and the Dr stayed late to accommodate my appointment over video conference. He listened carefully and help me understand my issues and interpret recent tests results. He also offered to help me with work accommodation to keep me working with my various medical issues. Excellent quality and prompt care. Very responsive staff too.
5.0
September 23, 2025
Dr. Yao is simply the most caring doctor.
5.0
September 23, 2025
Ever rushed. Always takes his times and listens.
5.0
September 23, 2025
Dr Yao was excellent in performing my annual physical. He listened very well to my medical issues, made good comments & suggestions, and made appropriate medical test. Dr. Yao is very congenial and is outstanding in his interactions. Simply - THE BEST!!
5.0
September 22, 2025
Dr Yao is very easy to talk to. He is very helpful, and he cares.
5.0
September 22, 2025
Dr. Yao is always excellent on providing good care to his patients. Without him, I would be living today.
5.0
September 22, 2025
Great
5.0
September 18, 2025
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Yao’s for decades. He is the best! A great diagnostician, an attentive listener, and a superior communicator.
5.0
September 18, 2025
We love Dr. Yao very professional, very caring and has a fantastic bedside manner. UCLA should have more doctors like Dr Patrick Yao.
5.0
September 17, 2025
He is a very generous person and doctor. We both love him very much. Years and years of him being our doc .
5.0
September 17, 2025
Dr. Yao answered all of my questions, and had great suggestions for other subjects.
5.0
September 16, 2025
Outstanding….
5.0
September 16, 2025
Dr.Yao is best listens to all my questions and answers all my questions. Going to him for years and always happy after I leave . Thanks Dr. Yao
5.0
September 16, 2025
He’s the best. Smart compassionate thorough
5.0
September 16, 2025
Doctor and his nurse are excellent
5.0
September 15, 2025
Dealt with all issues in a professional and friendly way.
5.0
September 12, 2025
Dr Yao is the kindness and pleasant man we know. He listens and gives good recommendations. Keep up the great work
5.0
September 12, 2025
Dr Yao is a great doctor, extremely knowledgeable and caring. He listens to his patients and is very patient. He is very updated with the latest medications and procedures and prescribes them to his patients as needed.
5.0
September 11, 2025
I love Dr Yao He is knowledgeable, caring, good listener, very professional, and a pleasant person.
5.0
September 11, 2025
Dr. Yao is always the best in medical care. He is patient, professional and knowledgeable.
5.0
September 10, 2025
He is the best. Been seeking him for over twenty five years
5.0
September 10, 2025
Dr Yao is a great doctor. He has all of the qualities anyone could wish for in a physician. He truly cares about his patients. Every experience with him shows this.
5.0
September 10, 2025
AWESOME
5.0
September 9, 2025
I am so grateful to Dr. Yao and I am very happy
5.0
September 8, 2025
Dr Yao is attentive, caring, knowledgeable and always helpful.
5.0
September 8, 2025
He is a very nice person, listens carefully to the patient's story and examines the patient thoroughly.
5.0
September 4, 2025
Listening and kindly
5.0
September 4, 2025
Dr. Yao is very kind and caring
5.0
September 3, 2025
exceptional as usual
5.0
September 3, 2025
Dr Yao is an excellent physician and a caring one
5.0
September 3, 2025
Always a pleasure to see Dr Yao
5.0
September 3, 2025
Dr Yao is professional, courteous, explains things so you can understand. He never makes you feel uncomfortable. He answers any and all questions and listens to your concerns.
5.0
September 3, 2025
Dr Yao wonderful as alwsys very thorough always willing to help
5.0
September 2, 2025
I have been seeing Dr Yao for many years and feel very close and comfortable with him making it very easy to discuss all of my health issues. He often, listens and sees how things are going and provides me a prospective to understand how everything is effecting my health. We together, work out a plan to, improve or fix some of my health issues. He is easy to reach, follows through, probably works too hard, is very dependable and a true blessing for my family.
5.0
September 2, 2025
Very knowledgeable, professional, caring, helpful.
5.0
September 1, 2025
exceptional as usual
5.0
August 28, 2025
Excellent!
5.0
August 28, 2025
Awesome Doctor
5.0
August 28, 2025
Great
5.0
August 27, 2025
excellent always as usual
5.0
August 27, 2025
It was really good. It was nice to see dr Yao after a while he spat time and answered all the questions.
5.0
August 27, 2025
He’s just the best
5.0
August 26, 2025
Dr. Yao is always going beyond the lineup duty. He’s amazing.
5.0
August 25, 2025
Dr. Yao is a great listener. He also explains things very clearly. He is empathetic and gives you the necessary time to address all medical issues. He is a great doctor.
5.0
August 22, 2025
Absolutely awesome
5.0
August 22, 2025
Dr Yao really cares about his patients. He takes the time to try and discover any problems I might have even if I do not think that it may be a big thing.
5.0
August 20, 2025
Very good
5.0
August 20, 2025
Very nice & very good doctor
5.0
August 20, 2025
Very Good!
5.0
August 19, 2025
excellent service as usual
5.0
August 19, 2025
Excellent doctor and wonderful staff!
5.0
August 19, 2025
Dr Tao is an excellent doctor, professional and truly care about patient
5.0
August 19, 2025
Dr. Yao was extremely thorough, covered all my concerns, gave me agency in decisions over my treatment options, educated me, listened very well and helped alleviate the worries I had concerning my symptoms. It was an exemplary appointment.
5.0
August 18, 2025
Fantastic. Dr. Yao has been attentive and was there all the way to assist me in my emergency. Couldn’t feel in better hands!
5.0
August 15, 2025
Dr. Yao is an extremely kind, knowledgeable, and effective provider. Today’s visit was a positive and helpful experience.
5.0
August 14, 2025
Very good
5.0
August 14, 2025
Dr. Yao is the best doctor. He listened carefully what I said, and he explained everything clearly.
5.0
August 14, 2025
Dr. Yao is an incredible doctor. He is professional, friendly, thoughtful, and always gives extra effort to your visit, answering all of your questions thoroughly In short, you couldn’t want anymore from your healthcare professional
5.0
August 14, 2025
My doctor care about me.
5.0
August 14, 2025
Dr. Patrick Yao was very patience with me and listened to my concerns. He gave me his professional opinions and advice. He is the best doctor I ever have!! Dr. Yao is the best !!
5.0
August 13, 2025
Great! Dr. Yao is kind and patient. I trust him completely.
5.0
August 13, 2025
Very good
5.0
August 13, 2025
The best!
5.0
August 13, 2025
He knows his patient well and is really care about his patient’s well being.
5.0
August 12, 2025
Dr Yao is the Best!!!
5.0
August 12, 2025
Professional services and kind cares
5.0
August 11, 2025
Excellent on every way
5.0
August 11, 2025
Dr. Yao is a great doctor! He is very knowledgeable and has been very supportive of my health.
5.0
August 11, 2025
He was very thoughtful listened and had good suggestions. Also very nice.
5.0
August 11, 2025
Dr Yao is a very good doctor. Patient and professional
5.0
August 11, 2025
Very good
5.0
August 11, 2025
Excellence
5.0
August 8, 2025
I'm listening carefully to your description of your condition. Nice
5.0
August 7, 2025
DR. YAO IS EXCELLENT PHYICIAN.
5.0
August 7, 2025
Dr. Yao is a caring, and the best doctor that I am very fortunate to be his patient. I trust Dr. Yao, his judgment and diagnosis.
5.0
August 7, 2025
Dr Yao is brilliant, thorough and personable.
5.0
August 6, 2025
Dr Yao is superb. UCLA Health and his patients are very lucky to have him. He is the ideal of a primary care physician. He is at the top of his game.
5.0
August 6, 2025
Dr Yao is thorough, a good listener, and thoughtful. Altogether, he makes the examination a positive experience.
5.0
August 6, 2025
Great consultation. I got all my questions answered and he made a new appointment for me with someone I need to see.
5.0
August 6, 2025
Dr Yao is fabulous! Brilliant, patient, and caring! I’m so thankful for Dr Yao.
5.0
August 6, 2025
As always, Dr. Yao was very thorough in addressing and treating my medical issues.
5.0
August 6, 2025
Great doctor
5.0
August 4, 2025
Dr. Yao is extremely nice to his patients! He genuinely shows his concern and takes action to solve the problems for his patients with his profound medical knowledge and skill. He is top of the top doctors that I know. I am very thankful to have him taking care of me.
5.0
August 4, 2025
I?ve been seeing Dr Yao for almost 30 years. Just the best. Whatever is wrong, after seeing him, goes away. Forget the specialists, if I get something really bad I?ll see Patrick. Just the best.
5.0
August 4, 2025
Very knowledgeable, caring.
5.0
July 28, 2025
Dr. Yao is always the best and goes above and beyond for his patients! Please see my previous detailed message regarding his excellence in not only his professional practice but also in his genuine compassion about his patient’s health as whole ….
5.0
July 23, 2025
Dr Yao is kind and compassionate. He knows me and listens well and is sensitive to my health needs.
5.0
July 23, 2025
Perfect as always
5.0
July 23, 2025
Friendly,smart and paying attention to the patient. He is my favorite doctor for a long time . Good heart!
5.0
July 22, 2025
Good service
5.0
July 22, 2025
Dr Yao is a wonderful physician, always a pleasure to see him now for 20+ years. He is compassionate and provides excellent care.
5.0
July 22, 2025
My doctor is great. Very good patient relationship, very skilled. And knowledgeable about so many symptoms . I trust this doctor explicitly, been going to him for years.
5.0
July 21, 2025
Dr. Yao, he was very patient carefully listening to me, described my symptoms and the discomfort. He asked detail questions about possible condition. I’m very fortunate to have met such an excellent doctor five years ago.
5.0
July 21, 2025
Amazing doctor and very thorough!
5.0
July 21, 2025
Superb physician. Brilliant, caring and thoroughly up to date in research and curry issues. He is an amazing doctor / humble yet remarkably knowledgeable in every area
5.0
July 21, 2025
Excellent service, very friendly and pleasant demeanor. He is very knowledgeable.
5.0
July 21, 2025
Dr.Yao is Very warm and caring . He cares about me like a family member . I am very lucky to have such a patient and caring doctor .
5.0
July 21, 2025
As usual, it was superb
5.0
July 19, 2025
He is attentive and caring and informed about my situation.
5.0
July 18, 2025
Happy
5.0
July 18, 2025
I loved my experience with Doctor Yao today! My visit with him made me feel so relaxed and he is very professional.
5.0
July 18, 2025
Saw Dr Yao again😊 He was, as usual, cheerful! We talked about our families. I asked what results were after treatment. We celebrated his recovery🙌
5.0
July 17, 2025
Dr. Patrick Yao is an excellent doctor, we like him very much.
5.0
July 15, 2025
Dr Yao is always very attentive and understanding of my medical conditions
5.0
July 15, 2025
Great
5.0
July 15, 2025
Dr. Yao explained everything and paid attention to my health.
5.0
July 15, 2025
Dr Yao, was as usual very thorough in his visit with me. This was a post surgery visit.
5.0
July 14, 2025
He always addresses my concern thoroughly which I greatly appreciate. Many doctors do not.
5.0
July 14, 2025
Dr Yao is simply the best! He is the most caring, kind, responsive, smart, and professional doctor at UCLA. We are all the better for him being there! He reflects so well on my beloved alma mater!
5.0
July 14, 2025
Dr. Yao was amazing as always! Very informative and helpful.
5.0
July 14, 2025
Very good
5.0
July 14, 2025
Really cares patients. Great doctor!
5.0
July 14, 2025
He always listens and knows what to do
5.0
July 10, 2025
Excellent as always
5.0
July 10, 2025
excellent
5.0
July 9, 2025
I sent a message in the portal and heard back from the office within 48 hrs, my visit with Dr. Yao was scheduled right away. I love Dr. Yao!
5.0
July 8, 2025
Dr. Yao is a wonderful compassionate doctor very patient, very knowledgeable, warm and friendly. I inadvertently missed my video conference appointment today and he personally called me at home. Nothing more I could ask for
5.0
July 8, 2025
Dr Yao is always thorough. He explains things and always listens to you.
5.0
July 8, 2025
Best doctor in my life!
5.0
July 7, 2025
Today’s appointment was excellent. Dr. Yao listened deeply allowing me to communicate directly about difficult health topics. Dr. Yao addressed all of my questions and concerns thoroughly and supplied useful resources for me to explore. I left feeling that my health is in extremely caring and highly capable hands. It was everything an annual exam should be.
5.0
July 7, 2025
Dr Yao is the most responsive empathetic doctor one could have.
5.0
July 3, 2025
He is very kind and efficient.
5.0
July 2, 2025
Dr. Yao is the best! He is very thorough and kind.
5.0
July 2, 2025
Excellent
5.0
July 1, 2025
Dr Yao is just the best!
5.0
July 1, 2025
Caring and is on top of medical needs for patients
5.0
July 1, 2025
Always have a good visit with this Dr His staff is excellent
5.0
June 30, 2025
Super caring and responsive
5.0
June 30, 2025
Dr. Yao is the best
5.0
June 27, 2025
Thank you, Dr. Yao, and your amazing staff. Thank you for always being on top of everything when it comes to my health care.
5.0
June 26, 2025
Good
5.0
June 25, 2025
Dr Yao always spends time listening to my concerns. I lost my husband last year, his kinds words were appreciated. I always feel he answering any questions and concerns I may have.
5.0
June 25, 2025
Excellent, a positive experience once again
5.0
June 25, 2025
Dr.Yao is so thorough and patient. He really cares about his patients.
5.0
June 25, 2025
Dear Dr Patrick Yao, He takes care very well patients.
5.0
June 24, 2025
Very through Very informative Very caring
5.0
June 24, 2025
We love Dr. Yao. He takes his time and goes over everything very thoroughly. I am completely and totally satisfied above and beyond expectations.
5.0
June 24, 2025
Follow up with my Primary Care Physician. Great experience as usual with Dr. Yao. He listens carefully and treats patients with respect.
5.0
June 23, 2025
He made the Dx correctly . Solve one problem and He will solve the second problem when I see him in the next appointment b. I like the way he approaches patient
5.0
June 23, 2025
Doctor Yao is kind, patient, and knowledgeable.
5.0
June 21, 2025
Excellent
5.0
June 21, 2025
Perfect,
5.0
June 20, 2025
Dr. Yao is an exceptional and compassionate physician. He is not only highly professional and caring, but also pays close attention to every detail of his patients’ needs, never overlooking anything. He offers thoughtful suggestions, demonstrates genuine attentiveness, and, most of all, shows remarkable patience. No matter how long it takes, he ensures that every patient’s concerns are thoroughly addressed—always with a calm and respectful demeanor.
5.0
June 20, 2025
Doctor Yao is absolutely the best. His knowledge and concern and ability to communicate areoutstanding
5.0
June 19, 2025
Dr Yao always ask if I need help with anything? He’s kind & caring.
5.0
June 18, 2025
Doctor Yao easy to talk to. He’s very good explaining things, make me comfortable
5.0
June 18, 2025
Dr. Yao is kind and meticulous
5.0
June 18, 2025
Dr Yao always listens and shows concern
5.0
June 16, 2025
Thank you Dr. Yao for everything, you truly care for your patients.
5.0
June 16, 2025
Dr Yao is always pleasant.
5.0
June 16, 2025
Dr Yao is thorough and insures you understand everything. He is the most understanding Dr and never makes u feel uncomfortable.
5.0
June 16, 2025
Very thouough exam
5.0
June 12, 2025
Answered all questions and more
5.0
June 12, 2025
Valuable and eliminated an unnecessary visit
5.0
June 11, 2025
The doctor discussed my health with me patiently and amicably and examined my prescription drugs very carefully to find out the best medication plan for me. Thanks!
5.0
June 11, 2025
excellent
5.0
June 11, 2025
Dr. Yao is terrific. He is a very caring, kind, and knowledgeable physician. He takes the time to listen and explains things very well. A+
5.0
June 11, 2025
He answers all my questions and advise me about different treatments that give me peace to my nervous situation. I can’ ask for a better doctor
5.0
June 10, 2025
Excellent job explaining things answering all questions and offering good advice
5.0
June 10, 2025
Dr. Yao is outstanding. He listens carefully to my issues. Makes thoughtful recommendations and is excellent on follow through.
5.0
June 9, 2025
So thankful for Dr Yao! He is brilliant, caring, devoted, helpful; which is all so important to tackle my health problems and teaches me how to prevent them from getting worse.
5.0
June 9, 2025
Excelente gracias ?
5.0
June 9, 2025
Excellent in every respect. Helpful information explained carefully and thoughtfully. Excellent doctor.
5.0
June 6, 2025
Excellent. Dr. Yao is very caring, helpful and supportive.
5.0
June 6, 2025
The best doctor
5.0
June 6, 2025
He’s like family…excellent!
5.0
June 4, 2025
Dr Yao is the best!
5.0
June 3, 2025
Dr was very nice and attentive to my needs.
5.0
June 3, 2025
Doctor Yao is the best Very knowledgeable and very kind
5.0
June 2, 2025
Dr. Yao interviewed me about my health and my health concerns. He was a very attentive listener and did not seem to be in a hurry. He was responsive to my questions. He is really an exceptional doctor. I am very fortunate to have him as my primary care physician.
5.0
May 30, 2025
Dr Yao was very informative encouraging and helpful.
5.0
May 30, 2025
Everything went well
5.0
May 29, 2025
Today’s appointment was running well. Dr. Yao is familiar to my case and what I need to do. He is very concerned about my health. I really appreciate his help.
5.0
May 28, 2025
Dr. Yao is the best. Caring and kind. Answers all your questions.
5.0
May 28, 2025
Caring, terrific diagnostician
5.0
May 27, 2025
Dr Yao is excellent and so patience with us :$
5.0
May 27, 2025
Dr Yao is very good and really cares. We’re happy to have him
5.0
May 27, 2025
Great, very informative, pleasant
5.0
May 27, 2025
Dr Yao is an excellent doctor. He always takes time and cares to the patients.
5.0
May 23, 2025
Dr Yao is the best doctor i have ever experienced! So connected in his communication abilities. He is the kind of doctor everyone wants to support them in their health care journey. So grateful to have him be my doctor! Thank you, Dr Yao, i so much appreciate your caring and thoroughness.
5.0
May 22, 2025
Excellent listener. Caring . Very effective.
5.0
May 22, 2025
We are very happy with our doctor and have been for many years
5.0
May 22, 2025
Dr Yao listens, hears ours concerns and works with us together to achieve better physical and mental health. He is a very kind, giving person and as a physician is exceptional because of his experience but also about the relationships he builds with his patients, who he really cares for.
5.0
May 20, 2025
The doctor is so thorough and really cares about his patients he asks me about how I’ve been doing and always does extra for example he gave me some masks when I told him I had to meet with someone in the morning. It’s just so rare to find a doctor this personable
5.0
May 20, 2025
I have been with Dr Yao for nearly two decades! He treats me like a family with tender loving care!
5.0
May 20, 2025
Always interested , with a good memory and understading of my changing health needs and life
5.0
May 19, 2025
Dr. Yao is thorough, knowledgeable, professional and caring. Best of the best!
5.0
May 19, 2025
always exceed my expectations
5.0
May 19, 2025
Excellent
5.0
May 19, 2025
Excellent
5.0
May 19, 2025
Dr. Yao is a wonderful doctor. He listens. And talks with me about my health.
5.0
May 16, 2025
Dr Yao is my favorite doctor because he is patient and answers all of my questions and always has a plan going forward pertaining to my health concerns.
5.0
May 16, 2025
Great experience
5.0
May 16, 2025
Great doctor. Very caring. Very knowledeable.
5.0
May 14, 2025
I am so glad that Dt Pagrik Yao is my Doctor
5.0
May 14, 2025
Smooth as silk
5.0
May 13, 2025
Smart, kind and compassionate at
5.0
May 12, 2025
Dr Yao is very intelligent and helpful
5.0
May 12, 2025
exceptional as usual
5.0
May 9, 2025
Dr Yao is a very Professional and very nice person.
5.0
May 8, 2025
Nice
3.0
May 7, 2025
Frustrating
5.0
May 7, 2025
The Doctor was caring, genial and very responsive to the patient’s health concerns
5.0
May 6, 2025
Great!
5.0
May 6, 2025
Dr. Yao always personable and caring.
5.0
May 6, 2025
Very caring and through
5.0
May 5, 2025
Listens and is knowledgeable and caring
5.0
May 5, 2025
Dr Yao is amazing. First rate in every way
5.0
May 5, 2025
Dr Yao is very kind, knowledgeable and extremely helpful with my care
5.0
May 4, 2025
I love my doctor he always treats me with kindness and respect and he is always there for me when I need him. I wouldn’t change my doctor with anyone else.
5.0
May 2, 2025
Dr Yao is wonderful, very knowledgeable and helpful.
5.0
May 1, 2025
Outstanding service provided by Dr. Yao!!! Much appreciated.
5.0
April 30, 2025
Caring, compassionate and just extraordinary
5.0
April 28, 2025
exceptional as always
5.0
April 28, 2025
Clear communication. Good listener. Respectful and informative.
5.0
April 28, 2025
Dr Yao asked questions, listened to my responses, gave me a thorough exam, and conveyed genuine care in the entire process.
5.0
April 25, 2025
He's extremely good at listening to his patients.
5.0
April 25, 2025
Dr Yao is very enthusiastic , patient and caring doctor
5.0
April 22, 2025
Dr Yao is my doctor and I trust him and value his friendship.
5.0
April 17, 2025
Dr Yao is genuinely concerned about his patients ; really listens and patiently communicates important info
5.0
April 16, 2025
Excellent as always.
5.0
April 15, 2025
Fast, efficient, professional, friendly
5.0
April 14, 2025
Appointment with the doctor went very well. Excellent care!
5.0
April 2, 2025
Extremely thorough, knowledgeable, kind and personable, as always. Dr. Yao is absolutely the best!
5.0
April 2, 2025
Dr Patrick Yao is fantastic, knowledgeable, caring and listens.
5.0
April 1, 2025
Dr.Yao is an awesome doctor that any patient wishes to have him as a primary physician.
5.0
April 1, 2025
He was very thorough, kind and informative.
5.0
March 31, 2025
Dr. Yao is a very brilliant and caring physician. I feel so blessed to be in his hands!
5.0
March 31, 2025
Helpfull and good. Nice to talk
5.0
March 26, 2025
Dr Yao really knows his stuff
5.0
March 26, 2025
Dr Yao is extremely knowledgeable, a great decision maker, with a wonderful manner. i feel so fortunate being under his care.
5.0
March 24, 2025
Dr. Yao, Is truly an amazing doctor.
5.0
March 21, 2025
I am ever so grateful for Dr. Yao. He is perceptive, insightful and an overall excellent physician who truly is dedicated to his patients. THE BEST!
5.0
March 20, 2025
Great doctor would recommend him
5.0
March 19, 2025
Dr Yao is very attentive and thorough. He is very pleasant and Helpful.
5.0
March 18, 2025
excellent
5.0
March 18, 2025
Listens to my questions and comments and gives me recommendations.
5.0
March 14, 2025
Very concerned about the patience, medical problem
5.0
March 13, 2025
Dr. Yao is always positive and willing to listen.
5.0
March 12, 2025
Thoughtful, helpful. Realistic in talking about alternatives and limitations of initial diagnosis.
5.0
March 11, 2025
Dr Yao is a wonderful PCP. He is diligent in his evaluations, wise in his treatment plans, and compassionate throughout the entire experience.
5.0
March 5, 2025
Warm, caring, efficient! Best doctor to have!
5.0
March 5, 2025
He listened!! Extremely knowledgeable, open and friendly and completely present - I felt his genuine interest in everything I had to say and I could tell he trusted what I was telling him. Extremely intelligent and open. Kind, friendly, warm
5.0
March 5, 2025
He is an incredible Doctor. He really listens and knows medicine
5.0
March 5, 2025
He is great. He listens and gives good advice and imformation
5.0
March 5, 2025
It was great!
5.0
February 26, 2025
Dr Yao is the best physician I have ever had. He is kind, caring, knowledgeable, conscientious and always makes time to really listen to his patients. I am so lucky that he is my primary care doctor.
5.0
February 26, 2025
Dr Yao is excellent Doctor. I am happy with him.
5.0
February 25, 2025
Very thorough, professional and kind hearted … all of which is so appreciated. I’m lucky to be Dr. Yao’s patient!
5.0
February 24, 2025
Wonderful and kind doctor so easy to talk to
5.0
February 24, 2025
Very good appt.
5.0
February 24, 2025
Dr. Yao is one the finest physicians at UCLA.
5.0
February 21, 2025
Very friendly. His the best.
5.0
February 21, 2025
My primary physician is one of the best at UCLA, I have been with him many years. He is professional, kind, patient, concerned and very knowledgeable. He understands my concerns. We work as a team to improve and sustain my health. Always happy to see him.
5.0
February 19, 2025
Dr. Yao is very competent and friendly.
5.0
February 19, 2025
Dr. Yao is a great! I am blessed to have him as my physician.
5.0
February 14, 2025
Dr. Yao is the best!!!
5.0
February 14, 2025
Dr Patrick Yao Is the BEST
5.0
February 13, 2025
As always, wonderful thorough appointment with Dr Yao. He addressed each of my health issues in a clear effective way
5.0
February 12, 2025
He is very patient
5.0
February 11, 2025
Dr. Patrick Yao is a caring, meticulous doctor, and I couldn’t be in more capable hands.
5.0
February 11, 2025
Great two way conversation with Dr. Yao.
5.0
February 11, 2025
Dr. Yao is patient, thoughtful and caring
5.0
February 11, 2025
Dr is sincere and friendly. He takes care of patients.
5.0
February 11, 2025
Dr Yao, as always, spends enough time with me to go over my ongoing health issues
5.0
February 10, 2025
Dr. Yao is incredible. Sharp, thorough, caring and personable, with exactly the wide range of knowledge a GP should have. A total gem that stands out in times when medical care is becoming less personal.
5.0
February 6, 2025
Great doctor
5.0
February 5, 2025
I’m so glad Dr. Yao is back to work. What a caring conscientious and excellent professional and person. Great listener!
5.0
February 3, 2025
It is always a privilege to be seen by Dr. Yao. He is beyond wonderful.
5.0
January 31, 2025
Dr Yao asks all the right questions and, more importantly, listens to the answers I give him. He then makes suggestions about how to proceed in the best manner.
5.0
January 31, 2025
Dr. Yao is very concerned about his patients and encourages me to be cheerful and positive in life。 I am very grateful for his care and concern.
5.0
January 30, 2025
He was nice
5.0
January 28, 2025
Dr Yao is very patient, thoughtful, and empathetic. #would recommend
5.0
January 27, 2025
It was a very helpful visit.! Dr Yao Is very kind and explains everything I need to know.
5.0
January 24, 2025
Dr Yao is a great physician
5.0
January 23, 2025
He spent a long time with me, listened and took my concerns seriously.
5.0
January 23, 2025
Dr. Patrick Yao is a warm and caring doctor, and I never feel as if he rushes me during my consultation with him. He attends to every detail with generous concern, and remembers my health history perfectly! He's the best!
5.0
January 22, 2025
He listens to my concerns.
5.0
January 21, 2025
Dr Yao is so caring and patient
5.0
January 21, 2025
Very kind and thorough
5.0
January 16, 2025
Excellent
5.0
January 15, 2025
Dr Yao is exceptional. He listens to my concerns and provides thorough explanations and treatment options. He is compassionate and knowledgeable. I am incredibly fortunate to have him as my primary.
5.0
January 14, 2025
Dr.Yao is simply the best!
5.0
January 14, 2025
Dr. Yao is an excellent doctor who cares even when he is battling cancer. What a Doctor, Human Being and an Incredible Dedicated Doctor to his patients. Please remember, Dr. Yao has a family too.
5.0
January 14, 2025
Good in all respects
5.0
January 13, 2025
Dr Yao is very caring and knowledgeable. He takes care of everything to the last detail. I’m so blessed having him manage my health care.
5.0
January 13, 2025
He took the time to answer all my questions. He spoke in. Words that were easy for me to understand. He really cares about me.
5.0
January 11, 2025
As always, he is very caring, compassionate and empathetic.
5.0
January 10, 2025
Helped me understand my concerns and planned how to address them
5.0
January 8, 2025
Dr. Yao is the best doctor.
5.0
January 8, 2025
Excellent.
5.0
January 7, 2025
we love Dr. Patrick Yao. He’s an amazing doctor so much knowledge we’ve been going to him for 20 years and we feel so safe. And gives us good decisions with my husband‘s health. dr. Patrick Al was one of the good ones. I’m so glad he’s my husband’s doctor.
5.0
January 7, 2025
Excellent experience
5.0
January 7, 2025
Don’t feel rushed. Asks questions and discusses all issues.
5.0
January 7, 2025
He’s a very caring doctor and I’m lucky to have him
5.0
January 7, 2025
It was perfect. The doctor was very attentive
5.0
January 7, 2025
Dr. Yao is extremely knowledgeable Helpful, supportive, Exceptional!
5.0
January 6, 2025
Very nice, very careful, very professional and very friendly.
5.0
January 6, 2025
Dr. Yao is the Best!
5.0
January 4, 2025
Dr. Yao both knowledgeable and kind.
5.0
January 3, 2025
I enjoyed my visit Dr Yao always makes me feel special. I trust his professionalism and judgement. He assists me in participating with my health care.
5.0
January 3, 2025
Very caring and understanding. Answering all my questions and concerns.
5.0
December 31, 2024
Dr Yao is very thoughtful and interested in my health. He always remembers me listens to my concerns and thoughts. He is hard working and friendly.
5.0
December 31, 2024
Excellent doctor excellent service
5.0
December 26, 2024
Dr Yao is an excellent clinician and extremely care about his patient
5.0
December 24, 2024
Dr Yao is caring and has taken the time to get to know me over the years and he remembers and asks questions and challenges me and I trust him and the recommendations he makes.
5.0
December 18, 2024
The doctor and staff members are kind. Minimal waiting time. Nice doctor! Thank you UCLA Health!
5.0
December 18, 2024
It was wonderful. The doctor was very attentive and personable.
5.0
December 18, 2024
Dr. Yao is very compassionate and understanding of my concern as a patient. I’m his long term patient and I feel very confident and comfortable with my doctor. He is very supportive and has empathy to his patient.
5.0
December 17, 2024
Dr Yao is excellent
5.0
December 17, 2024
Awesome
5.0
December 16, 2024
Dr Yao is consistently and exceptionally caring, thorough, and personable. He is very knowledgeable and makessure I get all my questions answered
5.0
December 16, 2024
Dr. Yao is excellent. The right balance of efficiency & caring.
5.0
December 13, 2024
Great
5.0
December 12, 2024
Dr. Yao went over everything very thoroughly and made sure I had everything answered with his recommendations.
5.0
December 12, 2024
Dr. Yao is a caring, professional doctor.
5.0
December 10, 2024
Great doctor. Professional, listened. Kind. Gave great feedback. Overall 10*
5.0
December 10, 2024
Dr Yao is the best!!
5.0
December 6, 2024
Awesome
5.0
December 5, 2024
Nice
5.0
December 4, 2024
On time and he spent a lot of time answering my concerns.
5.0
December 4, 2024
Dr Yao is a great and very professional.