Siegrid S. Yu

MD

Dermatologic surgeon

Dr. Siegrid Yu is a dermatologic surgeon who specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery (a precise technique for removing skin cancer while sparing healthy tissue) and surgical reconstruction for skin cancer. She also has expertise in laser surgery; rejuvenation of aging skin, including use of Botox injections and soft tissue fillers, and treatments for visible leg veins; and cosmetic treatment of Asian skin.

In her research, Yu investigates Merkel cell carcinoma and other skin cancers as well as skin cancer in immunosuppressed patients. Her research honors include the Clinical Career Development Award in Dermatologic Surgery from the Dermatology Foundation.

Yu earned her medical degree at the University of Washington. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Stanford Medicine, where she served as chief resident. She completed a residency in dermatology at UCSF, where she also was chief resident, and a fellowship in Mohs surgery and procedural dermatology at UCSF.

Yu is a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) and has received an ASDS Cutting Edge Research Grant. She also is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American College of Mohs Surgery and American Medical Association. She serves as director of UCSF’s fellowship program in procedural dermatology.

  • Education

    University of Washington, 1998

  • Fellowships

    UCSF Medical Center, Mohs micrographic surgery and procedural dermatology, 2006

  • Board Certifications

    Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology

  • Academic Title

    Professor

  • Languages

    Mandarin

    Spanish

Conditions I specialize in

Treatments I provide

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    549 Ratings
    About our process
    Aug 29, 2024
    Dr. Yu and Dr. K were both very good at explaining the procedure and answering questions.
    Aug 26, 2024
    Dr. Yu is an outstanding surgeon. I felt well cared for at every step in the process.
    Aug 24, 2024
    Excellent experience with all team members!
    Aug 23, 2024
    Dr Yu is extraordinary. One of the finest doctors I have ever seen.
    Aug 23, 2024
    The dermatology care team at UCSF is exemplary!
    Aug 14, 2024
    I had not seen Dr. Yu for sometime she was very informative. She is referring me for a second opinion on a different procedure. Awaiting referral.
    Aug 03, 2024
    Excellent care provider. Highly recommend
    Jun 29, 2024
    Dr. Yu is excellent. I also like the people who assisted her-all very nice and clear with any explanations or instructions.
    Jun 27, 2024
    Care provider was outstanding
    Jun 22, 2024
    This was a very well organized and professional experience
    Jun 22, 2024
    Dr Yu was skilled and professional - listened and reassuring
    Jun 15, 2024
    Dr. Yu is awesome.
    Jun 11, 2024
    Physician took my camera to photograph my lesion as follow-up as I am suffering decreased vision as a result of macular degeneration. Much appreciated.
    Jun 06, 2024
    Very Good should be Outstanding
    Jun 05, 2024
    My only issue, the surgeon must have observed my discomfort toward the end of a 3 hour procedure, (I am 78) but did not address it.
    Jun 01, 2024
    Couldnt have been better . Excellent
    May 31, 2024
    I have recommended her on numerous occasions
    May 31, 2024
    Thank you for your expertise and kindness!
    May 29, 2024
    Dr. Yu was phenomenal, friendly, and supportive. She explained the steps and ensured I was at ease during the procedure with frequent check-ins. Dr. Yu's skills and bedside demeanor were equally impressive, as were her teaching abilities. Her skill as a surgeon is off the charts excellent. I truly value that Dr. Yu also made space for my procedure to fit my unique schedule for an upcoming wedding and did amazing work to reduce/minimize scaring and set clear expectations of what would happen after surgery.
    May 17, 2024
    The entire experience was excellent. It was a pleasure to work with each member of the team and to be the beneficiary of how well the team worked together. Thank you !
    May 12, 2024
    I have had many surgeries by Dr. Yu over the years. She is the consummate professional: skilled and caring.
    Apr 25, 2024
    Dr Yu all around excellent. Felt I was in good hands to say the least.
    Apr 22, 2024
    Care provider and teams were all excellent. I worked with Dr Yu and team 10 years ago. I drove 1.5 hours each way to get my procudure done with her.
    Apr 19, 2024
    Dr Yu is excellent on all fronts
    Apr 16, 2024
    The entire team was amazing! I hope that I don't have another procedure but, if I do I will come here.
    Apr 13, 2024
    Spent very little time with her, but felt that she was a capable and highly skilled practitioner of my specific issue.
    Mar 28, 2024
    Dr Yu is both caring and very skilled. I had a very good experience.
    Mar 14, 2024
    Dr. Yi and Dr. Kaursi ( maybe spelled wrong) were among to kindest, gentlest and most competent doctors I have experienced
    Mar 06, 2024
    Iam a(very long time patient and have great confidence in Dr. Yu and all stAff
    Mar 06, 2024
    Excellent!!
    Jan 07, 2024
    Excellent care and treatment,
    Dec 09, 2023
    It all went smoothly
    Dec 08, 2023
    Honestly I would have liked more information about who was performing. I suspect the Fellow performed it, which was unsettling with Cancer surgery. I'm all for training but I think the patient should make the decision.
    Nov 28, 2023
    Good outcome. Minimal impact to my face.
    Nov 22, 2023
    Outstanding.
    Nov 15, 2023
    Outstanding care!
    Nov 09, 2023
    A surgical fellow and resident were also present. All were professional and caring.
    Nov 06, 2023
    Excellent experience overall!
    Oct 31, 2023
    Dr. Yi Is clearly an expert in her field, and I was impressed that so many people were interested in her technique.
    Oct 31, 2023
    Dr Siegrid Yu is so thoughtful, caring and skilled. She's the gold standard in care.
    Oct 25, 2023
    Dr. Yu is an excellent surgeon. She described what she was going to do and the healing process.
    Oct 21, 2023
    Dr. Yu is an extraordinary surgeon. Calm professional manner, technically gifted, and an eye for the cosmetic outcome. Please thank her for me.
    Oct 21, 2023
    Dr Yu is the best! She is a Master at her craft and loves to stitch wounds! She is caring, and listens to your concerns! I will refer all to her! Simply the Best!
    Oct 12, 2023
    The. Medication chart has 10 vs 5 mg of amlodipine. That's wrong! It's a 5 mg tab.
    Sep 29, 2023
    I felt I was in good hands throughout the day and everyone was very attentive/supportive.
    Sep 29, 2023
    Dr Yu and her resident were thoughtful, clear as to how they proceed to make the outcome as careful and integrated into skin as possible
    Sep 24, 2023
    Not a good appointment. My previous inquiry through the UCSF MyChart have been ignored the after visit summary to not reflect what by concerns were.
    Sep 21, 2023
    Dr Yu did a pre op visit to explain everything.
    Sep 19, 2023
    I have already recommended Dr. Yu and the clinic to friends.
    Sep 17, 2023
    The post meeting reported posted on line said many things had been explained to me - that I do not remember hearing.
    Sep 13, 2023
    Dr. Yu is an Amazing doctor. She shows care, compassion and empathy. She put me at ease with her knowledge of my skin problems. She took her time to explain and answer all of my questions.
    Sep 09, 2023
    The pain was wicked once the local wore off. I was long gone by then. Doc called and said to get ahead of it with Tylenol. I did so, lasts about 1 hour and pain is back, doubled the dose and still quite painful. It's just a painful heal up for an ear. Still grateful for all the fine surgical work done to clear the cancer.
    Sep 08, 2023
    Excellent care provided, as always.
    Aug 27, 2023
    Dr Yu is EXCELLENT
    Aug 19, 2023
    Really was a good experience... Except for the fact that my nose hurts right now
    Jul 22, 2023
    Dr Yu and her team were outstanding from the moment we all met until the conclusion of the treatment.
    Jul 20, 2023
    Excellent
    Jul 18, 2023
    Dr. Yu gets A+++
    Jul 11, 2023
    Excellent care from Dr. Yu.
    Jul 09, 2023
    Dr. Yu is stellar in every way!
    Jun 22, 2023
    I was never given any materials to discuss pre-procedure instructions, or anything for post-procedure instructions. Aren't there normally materials sent to MyChart, or paperwork instructions furnished to patients?
    Jun 20, 2023
    Careful explanation, including requested pictorial illustration of proposed repair of large external ear surgical defect.
    Jun 19, 2023
    Minimal instructions in AVS for continued treatment and care of MOHS surgery sites.
    Jun 12, 2023
    Dr. Su and her staff were excellent.
    Jun 11, 2023
    Dr. Yu and her team could not have been better. Excellent and very caring and professional team.
    Jun 11, 2023
    Dr Yu is excellent in every way!
    Jun 10, 2023
    The clinic seemed very focused on providers vs patients. Not much discussion with Dr. Yu.
    Jun 03, 2023
    Doctor Yu made me feel very comfortable along with her team taking care of me.
    May 27, 2023
    This is a superior clinic with a very smart detail-oriented team. They care even more than I do that the outcome is perfect. They have my complete trust.
    May 21, 2023
    I feel privileged to have been in the care of the care providers assigned to me. They were exceptional in every aspect.
    May 12, 2023
    The doctor called after the procedure, which was very thoughtful and appreciated.
    Apr 30, 2023
    Both the fellow and Dr Yu were absolutely outstanding! Dr Yu is Exceptionally compassionate and caring, as well is a brilliant clinician an excellent surgeon!
    Apr 24, 2023
    Dr. Yu is excellent. She has a quiet calm demeanor and makes you feel comfortable and also secure. She is an amazing surgeon. I trust her based on her competency, skill and experience. She is thorough and looked at the problem closely before deciding on a course of action.
    Apr 20, 2023
    My response applies to both Dr. Yu and to the fellow who worked with her.
    Apr 10, 2023
    Again, there were numerous people involved in my visit. I requested Dr. Yu specifically because she had done MOHs surgery on me before. She is very good at what she does. But as a teaching hospital, she oversees others who are learning and who were involved in my surgery.
    Apr 01, 2023
    I have already recommended multiple folks to Dr Siegrid Yu. She is a treasure!
    Apr 01, 2023
    Dr Yu is great!
    Mar 25, 2023
    Everything excellent
    Mar 25, 2023
    The doctors that worked on me were awesome. I can't express enough gratitude for the care I received.
    Mar 18, 2023
    Dr Yu and the other doctors on her team are extraordinary. Careful listeners, incredibly skilled and talented. They talked me through some tough decisions and helped me through my options, and helped make the right decision for my outcome. They are artists. My nose isn't even healed yet, and I'm very pleased with the results.
    Mar 18, 2023
    Dr. Yu is warm, personable, and shows empathy for her patients. She listened to my questions and explained everything clearly. She also is very good at teaching her fellows in clinic how to work with the technical apparatus and perform procedures on patients. Great experience overall!
    Mar 12, 2023
    Dr. Yu listened to my concerns & ecplained details, very helpful
    Mar 11, 2023
    No discharge instructions and she left immediately after the biopsy. I had more questions but she wasn't available.
    Mar 10, 2023
    Both dr's showed highest standard of care
    Mar 10, 2023
    Dr Yu is great, SO skillful, and I totally trust her skills/abilities, which is a huge relief , but I also would appreciate being looped in with what she is explaining to the MDs she is training and what the options are/mean and what to expect re procedure/recovery. The more info/explanations as they go along the better..,
    Mar 09, 2023
    Excellent!
    Mar 04, 2023
    Dr Yu and all the dermatologists in the UCSF system are kind, gentle and reassuring. All of the support staff are also that way. I'm a big fan.
    Mar 04, 2023
    Most of the procedure was performed by a 5th year resident and she was fabulous
    Feb 25, 2023
    Dr. Yu and team are amazing. However, the workers at the desk where you check in are never friendly and barely courteous. It sets a negative feeling.
    Feb 13, 2023
    The visit felt rushed with the resident and then the attending. The room did not seem stocked (gowns, other supplies needed)
    Feb 04, 2023
    Dr. Yu is terrific. She talked me through each step of the Moh's procedure, managed the whole team extremely well, and was very courteous and friendly throughout. As a result of her leadership, the nurses and assistants were also top notch.
    Jan 26, 2023
    Truly epically horrible fellow and nurse experience. They interact before the actual doc. The doc was excellent but I was not well cared for or communicated to/with and that impacted my level of anxiety and comfort the entire day.
    Jan 14, 2023
    Efficient, friendly, professional and informative
    Jan 13, 2023
    The care provider and the resident were caring and compassionate. The treatment was explained and well delivered. What was lacking was the discussion of follow up and for how long I needed to continue wound care at home.

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