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Dr. Jen Jen Yeh, MD

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(Jen Jen Yeh, MD)

(8 Ratings)

Specializes in: Medical Oncology, General Surgery, General Practice and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: minimally invasive parathyroidectomy, thyroid nodules, cancer, and more.

101 Manning Drive Second floor
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

(984) 974-0000

Dr. Jen Jen Yeh, MD is a medical oncologist in Chapel Hill, NC specializing in medical oncology, general surgery, general practice and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). This provider graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1996 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Jen Jen Yeh, MD is affiliated with UNC Health, UNC Hospitals and UNC PHYSICIANS AND ASSOCIATES.

Office Locations

Address:

101 Manning Drive Second floor
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Some issues Dr. Jen Jen Yeh, MD can help you with:

Adrenalectomy (Adrenal Surgery)

Adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the adrenal glands, which lie above each kidney. The adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones that are necessary for bodily functions, such as the regulation of blood pressure and metabolism. If the adrenal glands overproduce certain hormones, or if a tumor grows on them, removal of the glands is a treatment option.

Adrenal surgery can be open or laparoscopic. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that inserts a thin tube with a camera (laparoscope) through several small incisions on the abdomen. The surgeon uses the laparoscope to guide the procedure and is able to access and remove adrenal glands through the small incisions. Laparoscopic adrenal surgery lasts approximately 1-2 hours.

Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is associated with shorter recovery periods, reduced risk of infection, and smaller scars. Although these factors may be desirable, the location of the tumor, its size, and the severity of the condition may require that an individual instead undergo open surgery. An open adrenalectomy is typically done for larger adrenal tumors and requires a single, large incision on the abdomen. Open adrenal surgery takes around 2-4 hours.

Following the operation, patients will remain in the hospital for 1-2 days for a laparoscopic adrenalectomy or 3-5 days for an open adrenalectomy. Patients will likely have a liquid diet immediately after their surgery, but should be able to return to solid foods after a day. If both of the glands are removed, patients will be given drug therapy to replace the hormones they produced.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

doctor visit	15

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	29

doctor visit	18

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	28

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	44

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	21

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

doctor visit	31

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	44
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	20

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	24

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	28

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	18

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2020

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jen Jen Yeh, MD for Medicare patients.

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Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2020

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jen Jen Yeh, MD.

**Gender**
Female	29
Male	20

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	32
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	5
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	26

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jen Jen Yeh, MD From 2013 - 2020

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jen Jen Yeh, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Jen Jen Yeh, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1996. This provider completed residency at Area: General Surgery. This provider is certified by the Surgery, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1996)

Residency: Area: General Surgery

Board Certification: Surgery, Board Certified

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jen Jen Yeh, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

UNC Hospitals

UNC PHYSICIANS AND ASSOCIATES

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. Jen Jen Yeh, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, MedCost, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), Humana, Contigo Health, Carolina Complete Health, Veterans Affairs and Liberty Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Jen Jen Yeh, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

MedCost

Aetna

UnitedHealthcare

WellCare

AmeriHealth Caritas

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)

Humana

Contigo Health

Carolina Complete Health

Veterans Affairs

Liberty Advantage

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jen Jen Yeh, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jen Jen Yeh, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chapel Hill, NC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Celgene Corporation	$636 None $636
Ethicon US, LLC	$185 Certus 140 $122	Harmonic $63

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$636
Food and Beverage	$185

Biography

Dr. Jen Jen Yeh is a specialist in general practice, general surgery, and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Dr. Yeh is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California. Dr. Yeh attended medical school at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Yeh's practice in Chapel Hill, NC is open to new patients as reported by Yext.