I am so glad to have been referred to Dr. Yu! She's the best best best in the industry! Her wait is long but so worth it. She makes you feel safe and comfortable, answers all your questions and concerns. Never rushes you even though she's been working around the clock. I adore her!!! Sort of ... don't want to give her this rating because then her office will be even busier...! read more

Dr. Deborah Yu is the best of the best doctor I could ever ask for. She's super straightforward and has always been caring to her patients. She would call me on weekends or late night on a weekday just to make sure I followed her instructions to take my medications during my pregnancies. She always let me take my time to ask her questions after she gives me plenty of information during my appointments. The more you know her, the more you realize that she's actually a person with a super soft and kind heart as she will do above and beyond to help her patients, but please be reasonable to her and her staff as their work is very intense and stressful. Wait time for her appointment could be long but I know they are improving; front desk is never an issue to me as they're all helpful and nice. I never feel that I can thank Dr. Deborah Yu enough for delivering my son and the twins safely for me. read more

Long wait for over an hour and the front office staff doesn't care. As a new patient I don't think the office respect your time and I won't refer anyone here or come back as long term patient. read more

There is no one I would trust other than Dr. Yu to deliver my babies. She is conservative, caring, and gentle. After two natural births, if that is important to you, she is the best. Never once did we mention a c section, and she was with me throughout my first labor which lasted almost one day. She woke up in the middle of the night to deliver my second. It is true that some of her nurses are not the friendliest or most helpful. It is also true that I have waited an hour or longer during my many appointments. In return, I got a doctor who took her time with me and answered all of my questions even though it was full house in the waiting room. You also have someone who will come deliver your baby on a holiday or at the crack of dawn. These things are more important to me than waiting 5 minutes for an appointment. She is also gentle and not quick to rush any procedures. She always carefully answered all the questions I had and kept me very well informed. If you want a natural birth and to be in good hands during your pregnancy, there is no one better. If you don't have the patience to wait, then don't pick her but know that when you do you have one of the very best! read more

Great doctor who really cares about her patient. If you like direct and fact focused OB then Dr. Deborah Yu is the right doctor for you. Dr. Michelle Yu is also very good except she doesn't do delivery. read more

Dr. Yu is very competent and very detail oriented. She reviews patient records before seeing them. She always asks a couple of warm up questions before going into the medical details. This helps you relax a bit before you are examined. She does care for her patients, even though she may not express it explicitly with her words. Only one thing is a bit funny. She just keeps asking you "Any questions?" in a very mechanical way - it appears like she is more of an attorney, than a doctor :-)... it may be a bit strange for you at the beginning, but once you get used to it, you wouldn't mind it at all. But go with all your questions prepared and written down before seeing her. Else you may forget and waste time calling her again. Dr. Yu - one personal suggestion for you - PLEASE smile more. You are beautiful and some more smiling will add more beauty to you! You are in a people profession - smiling more will help you relax a bit more and relax your patients too. But with that said, you are EXCELLENT! read more

My wife and I had our first baby with Dr. Yu and I cannot say enough great things about her. Dr. Yu was very accessible, responsive, understanding and endlessly patient with our questions. I particularly admired the way Dr. Yu personally returns her calls in the evenings and during the day as time allows. I've heard her make calls to her patients while sitting in the waiting room when someone has a emergency concern. I really liked her calm approach and particularly her sense of humor which was much appreciated. I'll also note that 3 of the labor nurses at the hospital we gave birth at mentioned Dr. Yu was their first choice for their babies -- can't get much better of an endorsement than that can you? read more

5 stars for Dr. Yu; 4 stars overall. Dr. Yu is a fantastic doctor. She is patient, listens to your concerns, gives you straightforward information, and is good with follow-up. Her staff seems overworked and busy all the time; this isn't a horrible thing, but they do lack a bit of warmth. That said, I'm not necessarily looking for warmth when I go to the doc - but it would be nice to not feel like just another patient. Regardless, they do their job and I'm grateful to have Dr. Yu as my OBGYN. I've been to WAY too many and she is at the top of her field. Do not expect to get an immediate appointment; I book 6 weeks in advance. There's a reason she has a high demand! She's THAT good! read more

This is more like 4.5 stars. She is awesome! I've been going there for a while now but her staffs are not really good. Rude, no smile, and forget to call me back. I live far from Dr. Yu's office in Arcadia but I won't change my insurance area because of her. She is very organized, professional and really care about her patients. I had problem for 2 weeks and I had to see her as soon as possible. She squeezed me in for her busy morning appointment and she came 15 minutes before office was open. I recommend her to anyone! Mmm... but it's gonna be more harder to get an appointment....? Yes. She always ask you "Any question?" and I Iike that. :) read more

I agree with the other 2 reviews, Dr. Yu is AMAZING! She is very patient and thorough with you. She makes you feel comfortable and even if what she is telling you is not so great news, she explains everything in a very calm way. I also agree about the office staff - they are rude. It is very hard to get an appointment with Dr. Yu (I guess she is very popular) and you often have to call a few months in advance. read more

Dr Yu delivered my son and I'm glad she was my ob during my pregnancy. She is a great doctor and will always take time to answer our questions. I've never felt stressed or worried during my pregnancy because she was there. I read so many bad reviews about her staff, they are not friendly at a first glance, but once you get to know them they are nice persons and doing their job professionally. Do not take an appointment for late in the afternoon, I do not had a choice, so almost every time I had to wait between half an hour to an hour past my appointment time. This is because she has to run to the hospital to delivery babies. It is after I gave birth that I understood. She is fully dedicated to her patients, she came to visit me and my son several times during may stay at the hospital and she is still between her office and the hospital late a night. read more

Dr. Yu is the best. One of my friend recommended Dr. Yu more than 10 years ago. Ever since my first visit to her office, she became my favorite doctor. She is very nice, professional, and knowledgeable. The only drawback was her office is far to where I live and it's difficult to get an appointment within a month because everybody wants her. I had moved 3 times during the last 10 years. Most of time her office in Arcadia is more than an hour away from where I live. I tried several other doctors when I couldn't see her. I would say I found some nice doctors. But none of them are as professional and thorough as she is. read more

Dr Yu really is amazing. Its tough to find a good OBGYN. Heck, it's hard to even want to go to one! It's right next to "dentist" is my book is unpleasant and awkward visits. But Dr Yu is super professional, knowledgable and gets all the exam stuff done QUICK! However she never makes you feel rushed. She takes her time to answer any questions you might have. I have the utmost respect for her. Only downside is... she is booked at least a month in advance, so plan ahead! read more

Dr Yu very knowledgeable and always takes her time to answer questions. I will agree with everyone that it's hard to get an appointment with her and the wait is terrible BUT she is definitely worth the wait. She always takes her time when she is with you and you never feel rushed even tho there are a million other people waiting outside!! For those who are complaining about the calling her office and the answering service - Dr. Yu just moved offices about 3 weeks ago (end of Aug 2014) and AT&T has been horrible!! (Totally not the office fault) - at&t did not restore her telephone service properly and so all calls have been transferred to the answering service and only sometimes when the internet phone decided to function properly then you can reach the office!!! It's a nightmare! Hopefully after she has settled in her new office the phones will also work much better!!! With everything said I am so glad I found Dr. Yu! read more

Dr Yu did c-section for me and got me infected. Because of the infection, I couldn't breastfeed. Because I couldn't breastfeed my baby, I got depressed. I'm very regretful that I picked her as my OB. read more

***MUST READ*** I was hesitant to post something this personal publicly but I feel I am obligated to warn those who may have similar experiences after me. I found out I was pregnant in April. At that time, I should have been about 6 weeks. Ecstatic, I immediately tried calling Deb Yu's office to set up an appointment. She came highly recommended by the director of Methodist and some of my coworkers. Her horrible excuse for a front desk representative informed me that she was booked up for at least three weeks and that Deb Yu wouldn't see anyone less than 8 weeks pregnant anyway. So I scheduled my appointment 3 weeks out. It was my first time being pregnant and I didn't know what to expect. At 6.5 weeks I started lightly spotting so I tried calling her office to try and see if I can actually speak with her- her front desk brushed me off and told me to "go to the ER if I feel that it was an emergency". Excuse my French but HOW THE FUCK AM I (someone who's never experienced having a baby) SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHETHER THE SPOTTING WAS AN EMERGENCY?! So I tried to wait it out hoping the spotting would go away. The light spotting persisted throughout my 7.5th week. I attempted to reach out to Deb Yu again, her receptionist once again pushed me away and directed for me to go to the ER without even consulting with Deb Yu. By then I had gotten an ultrasound elsewhere and they were unable to detect a heartbeat. The spotting got heavier the week I was supposed to see her. On Monday that week I once again tried reaching out to Deb Yu, I asked politely to see if they could squeeze me in if there were any cancellations. Another receptionist said that she would try. I received no Follow up calls. Two days later the bleeding got so bad that I was admitted to the ER and miscarried. It was there that I FINALLY met Deb Yu. She definitely wasn't listening to us we had told her it had been a wanted pregnancy, she kept talking about prescribing birth control after I recovered in the next few months. She recommended to perform a D&C and told me that it was non-invasive. Then later told my husband after the surgery that I had a stitch in my cervix. I was never informed and what does my husband know? That just didn't make any sense to me. She had prescribed a drug that was $800 without insurance and with insurance coverage my out of pocket was $400. It's bad enough to suffer a loss, for a non-personable doctor to profit from writing the prescription when there are alternatives is just wrong. Luckily the pharmacy tech I went to offered to call Deb Yu's office to see if she can recommend a generic ( which they definitely had) I ended up paying $8 for the generic. Fast forward 30 days later I go into her office for a check up- she had no files on me and didn't even remember where we met until I reminded her. My visit was short and not informative. I will NEVER go back to her again. read more

Really love Dr. Yu. She delivered both of my boys. She's very knowledgeable, gets to the point, absolutely amazing. I trust her completely, which says a lot for me. She's patient, listens to questions and answers them fully. When it's your turn (the best things come to those who wait), you will get honest answers. At the end of the day, what a pregnant woman really needs is a dr. who is experienced (and she is ever sooo experienced), will be there for you through the entire experience, regardless of the time of day, whether it's the weekend, or the holiday and will reassure you and get you through the day when you need it most. All I can say truthfully and from the heart is, if you choose Dr. Yu, you know that at the end of the experience, you and your baby will be in the best condition you both could possibly be in given whatever circumstances you have. read more

I love this doctor...or as much as you are able to love your OBGYN lol. it was my first time ever going to an OBGYN and she made me feel very comfortable...explaining me through procedures, among other things that i wont list out here. I ended up having to get an u/s done and the radiology office told me i would need to wait a week to get results back. Dr. Yu called me in 2 days to give me the news. Faster is always better in terms of waiting for results because it saved me from 5 days of needless stress and worrying. 5 stars! Like Dani said, it WAS difficult at first to get an appointment....i had to schedule it nearly 2 months in advance, and then reschedule when it got closer since my period was delayed that time, but it was well worth the wait read more

She really is an awesome doctor. She takes time with you and makes sure she answers all your questions before you leave. Most importantly, she listens to you without that dismissive attitude that a lot of doctors have. Make your appointment far in advance, because she's usually booked up. read more

Love her and her staff! Very respectful, helpful, comforting and responds with concerns on a timely personable manner.

Dr Yu was my doctor for my 2 of my pregnancies. She was great, very patient and thorough. She always gives you a chance to ask questions and is very clear when answering questions or concerns. It is hard to get an appt but she is worth it. read more

Dr. Yu is a fantastic doctor. She is kind, knowledgeable, and always makes me feel like she really cares for her patients. I've seen her several times now for general gynecological visits and an IUD insertion. She is very quick with her work, but doesn't make you feel rushed at all. So glad to have her as my doctor and she will definitely deliver my future babies. I trust her completely. As much as I love her, I do have to make a quick note about her office staff. They're very rude on the phone and I've gotten conflicting information about prices and procedures multiple times. Dr. Yu makes dealing with the office girls worthwhile, but it's definitely frustrating. read more

Doctor was okay, appointment made in June, paid upfront cash, now is end of September and got a bill mailed to me asking for $51 more, NONE of the numbers on the invoice matches the $120 cash they charged me in June. HORRIBLE...haven't seen this happened before... none of the medical offices I've been visiting charges like the way this office is doing. Better confirm all pricing details and keep kind of evidence before you go make any appointments with them, in case they chase behind you after three months read more

Dr. Yu is great, I love her and I've only been there twice! Shes nice, and tells you exactly what you need not just what you want to hear like some Doctors. The staff here in Arcadia seem really nice in the office, but I've had a phone encounter or 2 that have left me wondering if I should bring a Midol and chocolate offering to my appointment. But more often than not they've been helpful and nice! And I don't suggest making any emergency appointments... The earliest I've been seen was 2 weeks out. But it's probably because she has so many patients that love her! read more

I went to see Dr. Yu for both of my pregnancies and couldn't have been in better care from a OB/GYN. She really knows her stuff and is very professional. The office is always busy and the wait is long but she is worth the wait! When she sees you she takes her time to answer your questions and discuss any concerns you have. My first pregnancy had complications and she was upfront and truthful about what could happen. I would highly recommend her as your doctor during the long journey. read more

I was referred to her by a friend and so I decided to give her a try. Came into the office and filled out new patient paperwork. The office is like a normal dr's office. I was a little nervous being that this is my first visit and my first child. She came in and started talking to me like we were friends. As she continued talking, I started to feel more comfortable and relaxed. She made sure that if we had any questions that we ask. Very caring, and a great dr. read more

I have been going to Dr. Yu since 2005 and I hope I'll never have to go see anyone else. She's extremely patient and makes sure you leave her office without any lingering questions. She explains everything that needs to be explained in detail. She gives you options instead of forcing her beliefs on you. I've been through 2 miscarriages with her. She made sure I was completely informed throughout. I went to her after trying to get pregnant for 4 years, and she gave me some suggestions of things I could do to help rather than move to fertility drugs, which I didn't want to do if I didn't have to. After taking her advice, I was pregnant 3 months later! While pregnant she took lots of extra time making sure all of my concerns were addressed, especially considering my history. As far as the wait for an appointment, unfortunately, a good dr is busy. So make you appointments in advance. As far as the staff, she does seem to have a lot of turnover when it comes to the front desk, but not to the point that it caused any problems. They're all super nice, especially Rosemary. In fact, I was taking my son to a dr in the same building and Rosemary recognized me in the lobby and she remembered me from all my pregnancy appointments over a year before then. read more

Dr. Yu is the best! She found out my ectopic pregnancy in 2 days. I had the surgery right away! I had a laparoscopy surgery. You can barely see the cuts! I was amazed!!!! Really thankful for what she did. The whole procedure was painless and she was always there with me. She is gentle, kind, knowledgeable, caring and comforting. I love her! read more

Between the last review until now I have had total of three kids, all delivered by Dr. Yu. Honestly I can't say enough good things about the doctor. She's always very caring and patient with her patients, knowledgeable and with experience. During all three of my deliveries, Dr. Yu has came into delivery room periodically to check progress which's really great, makes you feel at ease knowing that she's right there when it's time. I know people complain about the waiting time, but that's because she's actually spending time with her patients trying to answer every questions and concern they have. If you want to be in and out of the doctor's office in five minutes, maybe Dr. Yu wouldn't be right for you. The only down side is they don't provide free WIFI in the new office, and I couldn't get any signal from ATT, so the wait can be quite boring. read more

I have been a patient for a couple of years. Yes it is sometimes hard to get a phone call answered, and yes there will probably be a little wait, and yes the front office staff can be very matter of fact and straight to the point. With this said I have never experienced nor witnessed a rude attitude from the staff and I have never been left waiting for so long I felt forgotten. But I have had to call multiple times before catching someone in the office who was able to make my appointment and the soonest I was able to make my appointment from that call was a 3 month wait. But NONE of that was a problem for me. It was not an emergency; for an emergency there are special numbers to dial and places to go when you need immediate assistance. Dr. Yu has a very clean and sanitary office that is easy to find. The staff has always been very professional, in my experience. Dr. Yu has been very helpful to me and has been able to answer questions other doctors have been vague in answering. I leave her office feeling like I am well cared for. She and her staff have always taken their time to answer all my questions completely and made sure that I leave their office with the most knowledge to take care of my health until my next visit. And there will be a next visit. I trust Dr. Yu. Lastly, I do not use insurance. Prices are given to me upfront (and the fact that they do not accept credit cards and only accept Cash) because I let the staff know from the first call that I do not have insurance. Does this make a difference? Dealing with a third party can sometimes cause confusion and frustration. Maybe this is why I have not experienced some of the issues other have had. read more

Deborah Yu, MD - 289 West Huntington Drive - Obstetricians & Gynecologists Near Me

I've been coming her office for three months and I've had a very pleasant experience here. Dr. Yu is very professional she can always make me feel very comfortable. Waited two and a half hours for the first visit but just about half an hour for later visits after making early morning appointments. Anyway, a good doctor worths the time wait. Trust her 200%! I don't have any problem with her staffs, either. They are very friendly both in the office and on the phone except today. The lady was a little rude ever since she picked up the phone. But she was still patient enough to explain my questions finally. So...I wouldn't mind this because they are really busy and just want to do their work in the most prompt way.. And I believe most patients wouldn't mind it because a good trustful doctor is not easy to find. Highly recommend and Merry Christmas to y'all!! read more

Long wait, awful office and bedside manner...

Ive been going to Dr. Yu for over 10 years. She delivered my first born and will deliver my baby girl. She has been my OB/GYN since I was 19. If you need to be seen for something urgent. Such as infection or pain; they are pretty good at scheduling you within a couple of days. If you're going in for a follow up then it can take a little over a month to be seen (I don't mind, just schedule ahead of time) they do offer to be seen by her sister Dr. Michelle Yu and she's just as great. The wait time can sometimes be longer than what you were scheduled for but I honestly don't mind because when I'm there I see everyone working hard including Dr. Yu. I always see her following up with patients and every visit than I've had she has ALWAYS taken her time, she explains everything to me, she ask if I have questions or concerns. Very knowledgeable, professional, caring and the experience overall feels comfortable. AWESOME doctor overall. read more

Dr. Yu is the best physician and carries herself with high ethics and professionalism. Yes, getting an appointment with her as fast as you wish is discouraging but that only tells you how great she is! I have been reading the yelp reviews and see that a few are negative reviews that have nothing to do with her knowledge, expertise or experience. It Is not fair to base your rating on your life situations and blame her for your health experiences. Some people have unrealistic expectations and expect her to drop everything and tend to you. What if you were in the delivery room or in the room waiting for her to see you? If you are spotting and can't get ahold of her, then you need to use your judgement and run to the ER if needed. You don't know how many women experience spotting at the beginning of their pregnancies. You can't blame her staff for directing you to the ER. If the doctor would advise you otherwise over the phone she would be responsible for your babies health. People complain because her appointments tend to run longer. People also complain because it can take 3 to 4 weeks to get an appointment with her. Then others others state that she overbooks. Which one is it? I don't think anyone complains about her being in there answering all their questions. Also, keep in mind that when your expecting babies come unexpectedly. She is there and makes sure you get 100% of her dedication and care and follows through. She personally calls specialist to ensure you get seen on time or have them squeeze you in. She calls you during weekends, and after hours. I don't know of many physicians as busy as she is that take the time to personally call you and follow up the way she does. She delivered my son 11 years ago. I still remember when I was in the delivery room. She stopped by around 5 pm and then 9 pm. I delivered at 11:30 pm and she made it on time and delivered my son! Dr. has continued to see me on a yearly basis. I have had challenges as I have had 2 miscarriages. They were complicated pregnancies that required more than just a D&C . The compassion and empathy she has had towards me have been genuine. Once you are able to look past technical issues such as appointments and get to be in the room with her you will soon find out that she is not just another OBYN. You'll understand why the wait is as long as it is. read more

Dr. Yu is a great Dr. however, I recommend you come here if you want to be greeted by rude staff and wait OVER an hour to be seen. Made this appointment about a month ago, and have been a patient before. They are now in the new building next door to their old location. Don't remember ever waiting nearly as long to be seen, otherwise I would not come back. So frustrating!! My appointment was at 3:45 pm-it is now 4:58pm STILL WAITING! read more

Dr. Yu is thorough, kind, and incredibly dedicated to her patients! I'm grateful to be under her care and highly recommend her!

I finally went to see Dr. Yu after 2 months the receptionist messed up the appointment time. Base solely on Dr. Yu's professionalism and care, I give her a perfect 5 star. read more

I am extremely impressed with Dr. Yu. I've been so tired of being disappointed with MD's. I'm a travel RN and needed to get in quick for some severe personal gynecological problems. Luckily, I was scheduled right then when I called d/t a cancelation. She listened to me, gave me emotional and verbal support, and called me several days later to check on me and said, "I'm so glad you're doing better." That meant a lot as I was in a 10/10 pain for days. I will definitely be seeing her again. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Yu's for years . She is the absolute best. She is kind, patient and very willing to answer questions. My only complaint is it can be difficult to get an appointment because she is so well liked. read more

If you are pregnant and looking for OB doctor. Dr Deborah Yu is the right one for you. I have never had a doctor that can answer your phone call if you need her. I can attest to that she is very dedicated to her patient. I cant imagine how can she find time for herself bcuz she is in and out of the office cuz she also goes to the hospital to deal with her patients. But at the same time she will make time to make a phone call for you if she has some concerns with your condition. Ive had a complicated pregnancy, she was very confident that she can take care of me. She explains to me very well about my condition. She never left without asking me if I have more questions. I have been in and out of the hospital before Dr Yu delivered my baby via csection, and most of the nurses at Methodist Hospital have high respect with Dr Yu. They can vouch that I chose a right doctor. I am grateful she is my ob doctor, she saved my life. read more