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Yue Ma, MD

Laryngology
Voice & Swallowing Disorders Mission Bay
415-885-7700
Portrait of Yue Ma
Portrait of Yue Ma
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Yue Ma, MD

Laryngology
Voice & Swallowing Disorders Mission Bay
415-885-7700

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About me

Dr. Yue Ma is an otolaryngologist who cares for patients with voice, airway and swallowing disorders. She takes a multidisciplinary approach, working with speech-language pathologists, swallowing specialists and other relevant care providers, and is passionate about helping patients understand their conditions.

Ma's research interests include swallowing disorders, regenerative medicine for larynx (voice box) disorders and ways to better measure larynx sensation.

Ma earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. She completed a residency in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She completed a fellowship in laryngology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Ma is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and American Laryngological Association, which honored her with its young practitioner award.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, American Board of Otolaryngology

Fellowship

  • Laryngology, University of California at Los Angeles GME

Residency

  • Otolaryngology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Internship

  • Otolaryngology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Degree

  • MD, University of Arizona College of Medicine

My expertise

  • Specialties
  • Conditions
    • Vocal Tremor
    • Vocal Cord Strain
    • Vocal Cord Paralysis
    • Vocal Cord Lesions
    • Vocal Cord Issues
    • Vocal Cord Dysfunction
    • Abnormalities of the Vocal Cords
    • Uprastomal and Tracheal Granulomas
    • Tracheomalacia
  • Treatments
    • Voice Screening
    • Voice Prosthesis
    • Vocal Cord Surgery
    • Videostroboscopy
    • Tracheostomy Management
    • Tracheostomy
    • Tracheoplasty
    • Tracheal Stent Placement
    • Tracheal Stent

Locations

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.8
    4.8 out of 5 Stars
    166 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 17, 2026

      What a pleasure is was chatting with Dr Ma. Not only did All my questions get answered but Dr Ma went the extra mile. I feel So0o0o at Ease with my upcoming surgery.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 10, 2025

      Very good care and answered my questions in a way. I could understand but not over simplified.

    • 4.6 out of 5 Stars
      October 21, 2025

      I may be a bit weird, but I would've preferred it if the doctor explained how exactly the injection was going to work. I expected 1 poke like a flu shot. She had to poke all along my scar like I was getting a tattoo. I get really nervous with needles, and what helps me is knowing exactly what's going on. I usually watch it go in, but obviously that's not possible with a shot in my neck. Both the pain of the needle going in and out of my neck over and over again, and the anxiety of not knowing what's happening or how long it was going to last almost made me faint. The doctor kindly and patiently walked me through breathing exercises to calm me down and because of that, I was able to walk out and go home without issue.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 15, 2025

      Dr. Ma is awesome

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 7, 2025

      The expertise and compassion that Dr. Ma has always shown me goes way beyond my wildest expectations of a meaningful doctor/patient relationship. Thank you!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 2, 2025

      Dr Ma very thoughtful and skilled re both planning and implementing treatment

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