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Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD

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Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

University of California (2005)

26800 CROWN VALLEY PARKWAY SUITE 435
MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691

(949) 542-8007

Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD is a dermatologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). She graduated from University of California in 2005 and has 21 years of experience.

Office Locations

26800 CROWN VALLEY PARKWAY SUITE 435
MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Prosecutors have dropped their case against California dermatologist Emily Yu, MD, who in 2022 was accused of trying to poison her husband by spiking his drinks with Drano.”—"Surgeon Fired; Doc's Poisoning Case Dropped; ED Doc Testifies in Kid Death Case", MedPage Today, October 2025

“Dr. Yue Yu, a dermatologist, is seen in screenshot from videos secretly recorded in July purportedly showing her pouring drain cleaner into her husband's lemonade.”—"California doctor charged after video allegedly shows her poisoning husband's tea with liquid drain cleaner", CBS News, April 2023

“Dr. Yue "Emily" Yu was indicted on three felony counts of poisoning and one felony count of domestic battery with corporal injury about a year after she faced accusations of spiking his drinks.”—"Calif. doctor Yue 'Emily' Yu indicted for poisoning her husband with Drano in his tea", New York Post, April 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD treated as a dermatologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

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

cancer surgery	354
diagnostic procedures	441
doctor visit	1756
ear procedures	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1252
skin procedures	1252
skin surgery	354

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD treated as a dermatologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

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

blood draw	22
cancer surgery	348
diagnostic procedures	355
doctor visit	1500
ear procedures	20
plastic surgery procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1224
skin procedures	1224
skin surgery	348
tissue transfer	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	383

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	683
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	357
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	123
Less than 65	27

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD treated as a dermatologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

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

cancer surgery	333
diagnostic procedures	369
doctor visit	1529
ear procedures	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1388
skin procedures	1388
skin surgery	333

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	380
Female	441

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	745
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	414
From 75 to 84	264
85 and over	118
Less than 65	25

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD treated as a dermatologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

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

cancer surgery	283
diagnostic procedures	339
doctor visit	1561
ear procedures	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1507
skin procedures	1507
skin surgery	283

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	816
Female	892

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1574
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	52
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	850
From 75 to 84	590
85 and over	244
Less than 65	24

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD treated as a dermatologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

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

cancer surgery	376
diagnostic procedures	414
doctor visit	1783
ear procedures	18
minor procedures	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1704
skin procedures	1704
skin surgery	376
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	427
Female	451

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	795
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	438
From 75 to 84	302
85 and over	123
Less than 65	15

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD treated as a dermatologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

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

cancer surgery	341
diagnostic procedures	390
doctor visit	1791
ear procedures	18
minor procedures	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1587
skin procedures	1587
skin surgery	341
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	36

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	439
Female	490

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	834
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	37
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	434
From 75 to 84	341
85 and over	137
Less than 65	17

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD treated as a dermatologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

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

cancer surgery	306
diagnostic procedures	300
doctor visit	1844
ear procedures	14
minor procedures	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1626
skin procedures	1626
skin surgery	306
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	482
Female	532

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	917
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	31
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	472
From 75 to 84	365
85 and over	156
Less than 65	21

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD treated as a dermatologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

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

cancer surgery	281
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	1934
ear procedures	17
minor procedures	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1554
skin procedures	1554
skin surgery	281
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	503
Female	531

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	916
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	41
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	485
From 75 to 84	388
85 and over	140
Less than 65	21

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD treated as a dermatologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

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

cancer surgery	311
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	1702
ear procedures	22
minor procedures	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1339
skin procedures	1339
skin surgery	311
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	470
Female	476

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	851
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	30
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	427
From 75 to 84	374
85 and over	122
Less than 65	23

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD treated as a dermatologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

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

cancer surgery	397
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	1852
ear procedures	17
minor procedures	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1653
skin procedures	1653
skin surgery	397
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	472
Female	501

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	891
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	27
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	434
From 75 to 84	401
85 and over	117
Less than 65	21

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD treated as a dermatologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

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

cancer surgery	330
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	1198
ear procedures	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1163
skin procedures	1163
skin surgery	330

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	431
Female	433

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	774
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	29
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	376
85 and over	109
Less than 65	13

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

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD treated as a dermatologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

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

doctor visit	53
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	45
skin procedures	45

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD in 2023

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD treated as a dermatologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

blood draw	22
cancer surgery	332
diagnostic procedures	243
doctor visit	1541
ear procedures	17
minor procedures	19
plastic surgery procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1336
skin procedures	1336
skin surgery	332
tissue transfer	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	400
Female	430

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	24
Non-Hispanic White	748
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	19
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	305
85 and over	115
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	391

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	13
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Yue Yu, PHD, MD graduated from University of California in 2005. She is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of California (2005)

Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$858 EUCRISA $678	CIBINQO $180
Lilly USA, LLC	$675 TALTZ $675
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$626 COSENTYX $604	XOLAIR $22
LEO Pharma Inc.	$327 ENSTILAR $174	ADBRY $60	TACLONEX $42	Finacea $20	PICATO $13	Other $17
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$311 ORACEA $138	SOOLANTRA $53	AKLIEF $43	EPIDUO FORTE $24	TRILUMA $15	Other $38
Other	$1,327 DUPIXENT $228	Tremfya $180	Otezla $141	DORYX $105	SIMPONI ARIA $96	Other $577

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,123

Biography

Dr. Yue Yu practices dermatology (skin disorders). She is a graduate of the University of California and the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in MISSION VIEJO, CA.