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Sue Yom, MD, PhD

Radiation Oncology • Otolaryngology
Radiation Oncology Mission Bay
415-353-7175
Portrait of Sue Yom
Portrait of Sue Yom
ucsf logo

Sue Yom, MD, PhD

Radiation Oncology • Otolaryngology
Radiation Oncology Mission Bay
415-353-7175

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About me

Dr. Sue Yom is an expert in the radiation treatment and management of head, neck and lung cancers.

In her research, Yom studies chemoradiation (a combination of chemotherapy and radiation) for these cancers. She also investigates image-guided radiation therapy and ways to reduce toxic effects using focused radiation techniques, emerging biological agents and radiation protectants.

Yom earned her medical and doctoral degrees at the University of Pennsylvania. She completed a residency in radiation oncology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Yom has received numerous awards recognizing her commitment to patient care and patient-oriented research.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Radiation Oncology, American Board of Radiology

Residency

  • Radiation Oncology, University of Texas Health Science Ctr - Houston

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center

Degree

  • MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    173 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 22, 2026

      Dr Yom brilliant and perfect in all areas of expertise and care

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 7, 2026

      Dr. Yom is amazing. I'm so grateful to have her watching over me and my health!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 6, 2026

      Personable, detailed

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 6, 2026

      Dr Yom is,of course, the very best and my favorite

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 9, 2025

      Dr, was fantastic as usual. But was under weather- hope she is better today

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 23, 2025

      Provider was both very personable and professional.

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