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Dr. Michael Wynn Yeh, MD

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Specializes in: Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine) and Surgery

Harvard Medical School (1997)

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

100 Medical Plaza Suite 310
Los Angeles, CA 90095

(310) 267-7838

Dr. Michael Wynn Yeh, MD is an intensivist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in critical care (intensive care medicine) and surgery. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1997 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Michael Wynn Yeh, MD is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Health, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and UCLA ASSOCIATED GENERAL SURGEONS.

Office Locations

Address:

100 Medical Plaza Suite 310
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Address:

100 Ucla Medical Plaza Suite 310
Los Angeles, CA 90024

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

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

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.

In The News

“Indeed, his concern about unreliable information online -- "the usual snake oil for financial gain" -- drove Dr. Michael Yeh to start the UCLA Endocrine Surgery blog in 2007.”—"The smartdoc", Los Angeles Times, December 2012

"https://www.uclahealth.org/news/for-treating-a-leading-cause-of-osteoporosis-surgery-is-better-than-widely-used-medications", UCLA Health

doctor visit	229
endocrine surgery	102
neck surgery	85

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

doctor visit	121
endocrine surgery	109
neck surgery	87

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

doctor visit	122
endocrine surgery	159
lobectomy	12
neck surgery	106

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	32
Hispanic	30
Asian	66
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	22
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

doctor visit	187
endocrine surgery	122
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10
lobectomy	12
neck surgery	92

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	28
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

doctor visit	168
endocrine surgery	96
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
lobectomy	17
neck surgery	67

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	13
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

doctor visit	226
endocrine surgery	136
lobectomy	22
neck surgery	97

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	15
Hispanic	15
Asian	33
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	13
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	38
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

doctor visit	175
endocrine surgery	95
minimally invasive procedures	13
neck surgery	83

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	12
Hispanic	12
Asian	20
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

doctor visit	158
endocrine surgery	57
lobectomy	11
neck imaging	63
neck surgery	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	63

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Wynn Yeh, MD treated as an intensivist in Los Angeles, CA were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

dissection	13
doctor visit	235
endocrine surgery	123
excision	13
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
lobectomy	18
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	12
neck imaging	199
neck surgery	95
ultrasound (sonogram)	199

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Wynn Yeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	24
Non-Hispanic White	149
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	10
Other	7

**Age**
85 and over	4
75 to 84	52
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	127

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Wynn Yeh, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	23
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Wynn Yeh, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1997. He completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Surgery, American Board of Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School (1997)

Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals (2004)

Board Certification: Surgery, American Board of Surgery (2006)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Health

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

UCLA ASSOCIATED GENERAL SURGEONS

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. Michael Wynn Yeh, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California, UFCM Health System and L.A. Care.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

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

TRICARE

Cigna

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Prime Health

First Health

HealthSmart

Centivo

Health Net of California

UFCM Health System

L.A. Care

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GENZYME CORPORATION	$7,074 THYROGEN $7,074
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$362 ELIQUIS $362
Covidien LP	$350 $350
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$309 XARELTO $309
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$249 PRALUENT $120	PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION $89	PRALUENT (alirocumab) Injection $41
Other	$799 Endurant $78	NATPARA $71	SAVAYSA $65	Enbrel $49	EMBLEM MRI S-ICD $34	Other $502

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$6,632
Food and Beverage	$1,476
Travel and Lodging	$523
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$350
Honoraria	$162

Biography

Dr. Michael Yeh's specialties are surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). He practices in Los Angeles, CA. His clinical interests include minimally invasive parathyroidectomy, hyperparathyroidism, and thyroid cancer. He seems to be an in-network provider for Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. After attending Harvard Medical School, Dr. Yeh completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He has received distinctions including Super Doctors Southern California; Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine; and Super doctors, Southern California. In addition to English, Dr. Yeh (or staff) speaks Mandarin and Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Yeh's practice in Los Angeles, CA is open to new patients as reported by UCLA Health.