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Dr. Cong Yu, MD

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(404 Ratings)

Specializes in: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Shanghai Second Medical University (1984)

Professional interests include: injuries, trigger point injection, muscle injury, and more.

600 BROADWAY SUITE 530
SEATTLE, WA 98122

(425) 313-7100

Dr. Cong Yu, MD is an anesthesiologist in SEATTLE, WA specializing in anesthesiology and pain medicine. He graduated from Shanghai Second Medical University in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Cong Yu, MD is affiliated with Providence, Swedish Medical Center, Swedish Issaquah Campus, Swedish Cherry Hill Campus, Swedish First Hill Campus and Overlake Medical Center & Clinics.

Office Locations

600 BROADWAY SUITE 530
SEATTLE, WA 98122

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Overlake Medical Center & Clinics

600 Broadway
Suite 530 Seattle, WA 98122

(206) 386-2013

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Some issues Dr. Cong Yu, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Cong Yu, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

injections

By Affordability:

percutaneous spinal cord stimulator lead placement

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Washington, Dr. Cong Yu, MD performed more injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for percutaneous spinal cord stimulator lead placement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cong Yu, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2012 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cong Yu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
doctor visit	329
injections	199
minimally invasive procedures	15
nerve block	165
nerve procedures	15
pain management	197
spinal procedures	169

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cong Yu, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2013 were spinal procedures, pain management, injections and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cong Yu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
doctor visit	489
implant surgery	21
injections	216
minimally invasive procedures	91
nerve block	149
nerve procedures	17
neurostimulator lead placement	74
neurostimulator replacement	21
pain management	220
spinal procedures	265

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cong Yu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	22
Less than 65	125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cong Yu, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cong Yu, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2014 were spinal procedures, injections, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cong Yu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
catheterization	15
doctor visit	470
implant surgery	49
injections	153
minimally invasive procedures	100
nerve block	109
nerve procedures	16
neurostimulator lead placement	84
neurostimulator replacement	27
pain management	150
spinal procedures	245
tunneled epidural catheter repositioning	15
tunneled intrathecal catheter repositioning	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cong Yu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	23
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cong Yu, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cong Yu, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2015 were spinal procedures, pain management, injections and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cong Yu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
catheterization	12
doctor visit	512
implant surgery	43
injections	187
minimally invasive procedures	94
nerve block	109
nerve procedures	21
neurostimulator lead placement	73
neurostimulator replacement	26
pain management	196
spinal procedures	255
tunneled epidural catheter repositioning	12
tunneled intrathecal catheter repositioning	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cong Yu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	620
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	54
Less than 65	254

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cong Yu, MD in 2015

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cong Yu, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2016 were spinal procedures, injections, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cong Yu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
doctor visit	483
implant surgery	43
injections	148
minimally invasive procedures	96
nerve block	103
nerve procedures	14
neurostimulator lead placement	82
neurostimulator replacement	31
pain management	146
spinal procedures	245

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cong Yu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	18
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cong Yu, MD in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cong Yu, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2017 were spinal procedures, injections, pain management and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cong Yu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
doctor visit	567
implant surgery	18
injections	101
minimally invasive procedures	81
nerve block	39
nerve procedures	18
neurostimulator lead placement	63
neurostimulator replacement	18
pain management	94
spinal procedures	137

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cong Yu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	24
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cong Yu, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cong Yu, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2018 were spinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, pain management and neurostimulator lead placement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cong Yu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
doctor visit	543
implant surgery	33
injections	73
minimally invasive procedures	119
nerve block	16
nerve procedures	36
neurostimulator lead placement	83
neurostimulator replacement	33
pain management	95
spinal procedures	175

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cong Yu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	20
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cong Yu, MD in 2018

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cong Yu, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2019 were spinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, pain management and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cong Yu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	549
implant surgery	21
injections	79
minimally invasive procedures	109
nerve block	19
nerve procedures	46
neurostimulator lead placement	63
neurostimulator replacement	21
pain management	101
spinal procedures	139

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cong Yu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	25
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cong Yu, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	19
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cong Yu, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2020 were spinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, neurostimulator lead placement and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cong Yu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	444
implant surgery	32
injections	18
minimally invasive procedures	93
nerve block	18
nerve procedures	31
neurostimulator lead placement	62
neurostimulator replacement	21
pain management	49
spinal procedures	101

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cong Yu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	32
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cong Yu, MD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cong Yu, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2021 were spinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, neurostimulator lead placement and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cong Yu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	475
implant surgery	41
injections	27
minimally invasive procedures	102
nerve block	27
nerve procedures	14
neurostimulator lead placement	88
neurostimulator replacement	30
pain management	41
spinal procedures	145

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cong Yu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	38
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cong Yu, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	14
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cong Yu, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2022 were spinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, pain management and neurostimulator lead placement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cong Yu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	428
implant surgery	13
injections	23
minimally invasive procedures	54
nerve block	23
nerve procedures	19
neurostimulator lead placement	35
neurostimulator replacement	13
pain management	42
spinal procedures	71

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cong Yu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	37
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cong Yu, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cong Yu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Cong Yu, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in SEATTLE, WA were spinal procedures, pain management, injections and minimally invasive procedures.

aspiration	17
catheterization	13
doctor visit	480
implant surgery	31
injections	111
minimally invasive procedures	86
nerve block	70
nerve procedures	22
neurostimulator lead placement	70
neurostimulator replacement	24
pain management	121
spinal procedures	177
tunneled epidural catheter repositioning	13
tunneled intrathecal catheter repositioning	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cong Yu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	270
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	72
85 and over	26
Less than 65	96
65 to 74	117

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cong Yu, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cong Yu, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Cong Yu, MD graduated from Shanghai Second Medical University in 1984. He completed residency at China Japan Friendship Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology: Pain Medicine and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Shanghai Second Medical University (1984)

Residency: China Japan Friendship Hospital (1988)

Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology: Pain Medicine

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Cong Yu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Swedish Medical Center

Swedish Issaquah Campus

Swedish Cherry Hill Campus

Swedish First Hill Campus

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Cong Yu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, WellPoint, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Medicare PPO, Carelon PPO, Ambetter Cascade Select, Ambetter Cascade Care, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Seven Corners, First Choice PPO and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Cong Yu, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO

Aetna PPO

CIGNA PPO

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Interplan PPO

TriWest

TRICARE

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Medicaid

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

United Healthcare PPO

Providence

Humana HMO

First Health

WellPoint

Kaiser Permanente

Aetna Medicare PPO

Carelon PPO

Ambetter Cascade Select

Ambetter Cascade Care

Premera

Evernorth PPO

Seven Corners

First Choice PPO

Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Cong Yu, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.78 out of 5 stars based on 404 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Cong Yu, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in SEATTLE, WA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-27

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Scheduling was a bit tricky because Dr. Yu is covering for another provider and so I called expecting to get seen in 3 months. However, I wasn't able to be seen for over 4 months because of that additional patient load. Dr. Yu is an amazing provider. I know his information in my condition is current, and he is always knowledgeable about upcoming devices or medication that could be used to treat my condition. I have absolute trust in Dr. Yu. He is always a professional and he is THE gold standard in medical care. My records are always up to date, I am told in advance if Dr. Yu will be out for any extended period of time so I can schedule accordingly. Dr. Yu always lets me know if another physician will be covering my case while he is out. My family loves Dr. Yu, and he has always treated them with respect if they accompany me to an appointment. Dr. Yu is the GOAT and I hope Swedish treats him well because he is the best doctor. Period. The receptionist staff are amazing. Most know my name, they never hesitate to provide assistance, and they are incredibly kind and hardworking. I also appreciate the medical assistants who start off the appointment. Most are truly wonderful, caring individuals.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-02-25

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Dr. Yu is current in medical knowledge within his field of practice. I have spoken with Dr. Yu about options for surgery, medication, and even things I have read about on the internet. Dr. Yu gives a factual, educated response, even if it's not something I want to hear. (Example: I asked about cutting my abdominal nerves like what is done in the spine to "turn off" nerve pain. It was explained to me that this isn't possible for pelvic pain and why. I was unhappy because I had convinced myself it could be a beneficial option that wasn't medicine, but Dr. Yu explained why it couldn't be done.) Dr. Yu may even have thought I was an idiot for asking, but he entertained the questions respectfully.) I trust Dr. Yu for my care and have recommended him to friends and colleagues.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-31

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Dr. Yu is always very patient with me and answers all of my questions. I have been struggling with witnessing the death of my mother, and he has been very compassionate. I have actually recommended Dr. Yu to colleagues before. The entire team has always taken very good care of me. I have chosen to commute to see Dr. Yu versus someone local because of his knowledge and dedication. I trust Dr. Yu completely because it's obvious that he keeps up with current medical practices that are best for each patient. Dr. Yu has also worked with another doctor when I had surgery to make sure my medication needs were handled correctly. I can't say enough how grateful I am for Dr. Yu and his team.

Overall Rating: 1.0 2023-06-20

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My paint specialist has absolutely no bedside manner, empathy, or care/respect for his pain patience. When your doctor specifically says (in front of my my other no less) that he does not have time for my problems because he is running behind schedule... In my opinion.... That I'd a doctor that doesn't care. I will be finishing my injections as he requested and after will be looking for a doctor no in this hospital that actually cares about the patients. After 3 years of being belittled, scolded and in my opinion discarded I can't deal with it anymore. Even if he may be the "BEST" crps doctor in the west side. I'll find someone else because he simply doesn't care and won't listen.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2023-03-24

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The best part is that the Dr Cong Yu found the cause of the issues, whereas, my primary care, neurologist, and radiologist seemed to not even look at the MRI's. Dr. Cong Yu examined me, then looked at the MRI's and within about 5 min's found the cause and provided a diagnosis. My primary care, neurologist, and the radiologist all seemed to not even look at the MRI's, because if they had, I would not have had to go through this for the past 7+ months. If the MRI's were ordered 4years ago, when I first brought up the issue, we could have potential resolved this issue before it became as bad as it is now. Thank You Dr. Cong Yu

Overall Rating: 1.0 2025-12-29

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This provider did not want to see me. He clearly did not want to listen to my issue or address my concerns. He was condescending and made ridiculous comments about my condition (saying that pkd mostly effects men and doubting my concerns with it) he did not offer any solutions and while he said he would preform the previous procedure I had with a different dr he clearly did not want to and I wouldn't let him inject meds into my back with the terrible attitude he had. I was offended and will not see him again and will make sure that my dr who referred me does not refer the practice again

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-29

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Dr. Cong Yu conveyed exceptional understanding of my unusual responses to anesthesia and pain. He did so in a comprehensive manner, integrating somewhat disparate components, rather than using only a siloed approach. He showed me he was listening intently and willing to engage in crafting a strategy for my unique circumstances. I have been very pleased with the outcome In the first area I chose to address: my arthritic knees. I have not experienced such relief in years. I look forward to addressing each problem area. Dr. Yu is a gift I hope all can appreciate.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-05

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I have been having a problem getting my insurance to pay for a procedure and Dr. Yu went above and beyond. He appealed my case three or four times, however, it was unsuccessful. I have new insurance and as soon as I called them, they got me ready for my procedure. I am having a spine stimulator battery replacement. I have seen a lot of doctors in my time and your guys office is the best. Just for a little bit of reference, I have had 17 procedures or surgeries since I was 19 years old, So I have seen a lot of doctors. Thank you.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-15

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I have neuropathy Nerf pain on my side from repeated shingles. At my last appointment Dr. Yu and I came through the decision to do a nerve block and had to send the info into my insurance company for approval. This past week has been extremely painful, debilitatingly so. I called Swedish and they have been enough to get me into a doctor's appointment to get this done the first of next week. I feel like they really do care and have the patience interest right where it belongs in first place

Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-08-25

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Dr Yu stepped in when my Dr had to go to surgery and there was an emergency with my morphine implant. Once he was able to help me it was great. Communication about how long it would take to him to be able to help was hard. My service dog was in the car and they guesstimated an hour to do the rotator study. I waited more than 2 hours before he even came. I'm extremely grateful, just a heads up so I could make alternate arrangements would have been helpful.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Cong Yu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$28,224 SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $7,846	GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT $7,773	PAIN MANAGEMENT $5,263	GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $3,410	WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 $1,106	Other $2,826
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$24,590 Prodigy and Prodigy MRI $13,411	Deep Brain Stimulation $7,907	Neuro-Chronic Pain $1,272	Electrophysiology $324	S-Series $174	Other $1,503
Nevro Corp.	$21,647 Omnia $8,937	Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $8,102	Senza $4,279	Senza II $328
Purdue Pharma L.P.	$20,911 HYSINGLA ER $10,627	OXYCONTIN $6,356	BUTRANS $2,699	$1,229
Purdue Transdermal Technologies L.P.	$18,959 BUTRANS $18,959
Other	$43,719 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $13,882	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $8,689	Drug Infusion Systems - Neuro $4,675	Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $1,851	INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $1,736	Other $12,885

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$53,538
Consulting Fee	$36,293
Food and Beverage	$36,269
Travel and Lodging	$29,006
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$2,400
Other	$545

Research Payments

Dr. Cong Yu, MD has received 141 research payments totaling $569,120.

Biography

Dr. Cong Yu is a specialist in anesthesiology and pain medicine. He works in Seattle, WA and Suite 530 Seattle, WA. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Yu's clinical interests include botox injection, postherpetic neuralgia, and sacroiliac (SI) joint injection. He usually is in-network for HealthSmart, Coventry, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington, Dr. Yu attended medical school at Shanghai Second Medical University and Shanghai Medical University. He is conversant in Chinese. He is professionally affiliated with Overlake Medical Center & Clinics, Providence, and Swedish Cherry Hill Campus. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Yu's office in SEATTLE, WA.