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Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD

Accepting New Patients

(322 Ratings)

Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

SUNY Upstate Medical University (2012)

Professional interests include: tracheal cancer, tumor, cancer survivorship, and more.

2151 N Harbor Boulevard Suite 3200
Fullerton, CA 92835

(714) 446-7181

Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD is a medical oncologist in Fullerton, CA specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2012 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Medical Foundation, St. Jude Medical Center (Fullerton) and St. Jude Heritage Medical Group.

Office Locations

2151 N Harbor Boulevard Suite 3200
Fullerton, CA 92835

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Some issues Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelet Count)

Thrombocytopenia is a disorder where people have too few platelets. With too few platelets in the bloodstream, the blood is unable to properly clot. People with thrombocytopenia may experience prolonged external and internal bleeding. Large purple bruises (ecchymoses) and small red skin spots (petechiae) in the skin and mouth are common in those with thrombocytopenia. Other symptoms of the disorder include bleeding gums, blood in bodily fluids, and fatigue. Thrombocytopenia most often arises from a different condition or treatment, such as alcoholism, autoimmune disease, cancer treatments, viruses (such as Hepatitis C and HIV), bone marrow diseases (such as leukemia and aplastic anemia), enlarged spleen, and exposure to toxic chemicals. In rare cases, thrombocytopenia is inherited.

If a doctor suspects a patient has a thrombocytopenia, a complete blood count (CBC) or platelet count test helps determine the concentration of platelets in a person's blood at a given time. Thrombocytopenia can be diagnosed by hematologists using advanced tests on platelet samples. Flow cytometry tests detect abnormalities by evaluating the characteristics of a platelet sample using targeted lasers and lights.

Treatments for low platelet counts include steroids like Prednisone, that can assist with platelet production. If a patient's low platelet count is caused by spleen problems, spleen removal (splenectomy) may be recommended. To treat the prolonged bleeding caused by thrombocytopenia, doctors frequently prescribe Dempressin, a hormone that promotes blood clotting. Antifibrinolytic medications such as tranexamic acid may also aid in the promotion of clotting and the prevention of bleeding. For patients with severe platelet disorders (either low platelet count and dysfunctional platelets), blood transfusions may be prescribed. Platelet blood transfusions deliver donated platelets to patients intravenously, replenishing the volume of functioning platelets.

Patients can also modify their lifestyle to better manage their disorder and minimize complications. Patients with low blood counts should avoid blood-thinning medications, alcohol, and activities that could lead to injury. Many people with thrombocytopenia can live healthy and fulfilling lives with proper treatment and precautions.

In The News

“In this exclusive MedPage Today video, Yung Lyou, MD, PhD, a medical oncologist at City of Hope in Duarte, California, briefly describes the study and his clinical takeaways.”—"Disease Control With Cabozantinib Plus Atezolizumab in CRPC", MedPage Today, October 2021

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

blood draw

venipuncture

In 2013, Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD had a list price for blood draw, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. 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

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD treated as a medical oncologist in Fullerton, CA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	45
inpatient care	45

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD treated during 2018 were chronic kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	75
Dementia	37
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD treated as a medical oncologist in Fullerton, CA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	62
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD treated during 2019 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1271

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	420
Female	24

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	31
Hispanic	61
Asian	53
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	48
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD treated during 2020 were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD treated as a medical oncologist in Fullerton, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1455
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	458
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	303
Black	36
Hispanic	72
Asian	65
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	52
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD treated during 2021 were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD treated as a medical oncologist in Fullerton, CA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	620
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	307
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	24
Hispanic	51
Asian	53
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	50
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD treated during 2022 were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD treated as a medical oncologist in Fullerton, CA during 2023 were blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	89
doctor visit	551
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD treated as a medical oncologist in Fullerton, CA were blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

blood draw	89
doctor visit	791
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	33
Non-Hispanic White	165
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	33
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	99
85 and over	25
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	122

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	63
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2012. He completed residency at U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University (2012)

Residency: U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Medical Foundation

St. Jude Medical Center (Fullerton)

St. Jude Heritage Medical Group

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. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, Interplan PPO, TRICARE, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Humana, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Anthem, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare PPO, Providence, United Healthcare HMO, US Family Health Plan, Aetna Medicare PPO, ChoiceHumana PPO and CoventryFirst Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan PPO

Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart

Interplan PPO

TRICARE

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Humana

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

Anthem

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare PPO

Providence

United Healthcare HMO

US Family Health Plan

Aetna Medicare PPO

ChoiceHumana PPO

CoventryFirst Health PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 322 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fullerton, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$37,851 Erleada $16,388	Balversa $10,990	RYBREVANT $9,758	AKEEGA $550	DARZALEX $103	Other $62
Seagen Inc.	$3,038 PADCEV $2,760	ADCETRIS $46	TUKYSA $39	$194
EMD Serono, Inc.	$2,040 $2,040
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$1,925 PADCEV $1,650	XTANDI $179	XOSPATA $31	$65
Pfizer Inc.	$1,859 BAVENCIO $1,600	INLYTA $98	ELIQUIS $70	TUKYSA $28	TALZENNA $24	Other $38
Other	$8,169 FOTIVDA $1,644	IMFINZI $570	Reblozyl $505	KEYTRUDA $430	CALQUENCE $305	Other $4,715

**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	$36,138
Consulting Fee	$9,705
Food and Beverage	$6,438
Honoraria	$1,700
Education	$902

Research Payments

Dr. Yung Lyou, MD, PHD has received 107 research payments totaling $807,143.

Biography

Dr. Yung Lyou's areas of specialization are adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. Patient ratings for Dr. Lyou average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Lyou include idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), leukopenia, and thyroid cancer. Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Lyou accepts. Dr. Lyou is a graduate of SUNY Upstate Medical University. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine for his residency. He speaks Korean. Dr. Lyou is affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Fullerton, CA.