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Dr. Katharine Yao, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Katharine Yao, MD
4.6 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. Katharine Yao, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Evanston, IL.
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Dr. Katharine Yao, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Evanston, IL
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Katharine Yao, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Evanston, IL.

About

Dr. Katharine Yao, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Evanston, IL and has 30 years experience. They graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 1994 and completed a residency at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Glenbrook Hospital, Skokie Hospital, Evanston Hospital and Highland Park Hospital. Dr. Yao has experience treating conditions like Breast Lump and Breast Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Yao received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Yao is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Lumpectomy
Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Lumpectomy
Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
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Breast Carcinoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Male Breast Carcinoma
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Diseases
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Crohn's Disease
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hodgkin's Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
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Male Breast Cancer
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Metastatic Breast Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pineal Region Tumors
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Prostate Cancer
Reticulosarcoma
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Salivary Gland Cancer
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Uterine Cancer
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Cancer Screening
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Oral Cancer Screening
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Sentinel Node Biopsy
Skin Screenings
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Northshore University Health System
    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 570-1700
  2. 2 Highland Park Hospital
    777 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL 60035
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 432-8000
  3. 3 Patricia Nolan Center for Breast Health
    2050 Pfingsten Rd Ste 130, Glenview, IL 60026
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yao
4.6
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (13)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (1)

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Aug 28, 2018
I felt very comfortable with Dr. Yao. I did visit another surgeon at another hospital and after that appointment it was confirmed in my mind that Dr. Yao would be my surgeon for my double mastectomy.
Cindy in Winnetka — Aug 28, 2018
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Katharine Yao, MD is a general surgery specialist in Evanston, IL and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 1994. She specializes in General Surgery, Medical Oncology, and more.
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Medical Oncology
Breast Oncology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    2001
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • John Wayne Cancer Institute
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Katharine Yao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Yao's profile.

Dr. Yao frequently treats the following conditions: Breast Lump and Breast Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Katharine Yao, MD is affiliated with Glenbrook Hospital, Skokie Hospital, Evanston Hospital and Highland Park Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Katharine Yao, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Glenbrook Hospital

    2100 Pfingsten Rd, Glenview, IL

  • Skokie Hospital

    9600 Gross Point Rd, Skokie, IL

  • Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL

  • Highland Park Hospital

    777 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL