Francisca Yao, MD

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Primary Specialties

Adult Ear, Nose and Throat, Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat
Languages Spoken:

English

About Francisca Yao, MD

Dr. Francisca Yao received her B.A. in Biology from Cornell University and her M.D. from Drexel University where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She subsequently completed her residency in Otolaryngology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY and is board certified by The American Board of Otolaryngology as well as a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

Dr. Yao practices general otolaryngology for both pediatric and adult patients with a comprehensive background in all aspects of ear, nose and throat disorders. She focuses on helping patients understand their conditions as well as the medical and surgical treatment options available for their individual situation. Dr. Yao has particular interests in age associated hearing loss, vertigo, nasal polyps and allergy.

Insurances Accepted Aetna, Aetna HMO, Aetna Medicare, Aetna Open Choice Access EPO, Aetna PPO, ArchCare (NY), BC/BS Empire HMO, BC/BS Empire NY, BC/BS HealthPlus (NY), BC/BS HealthPlus Gatekeeper (NY), Centivo, Cigna, Cigna HMO, PPO, POS, Cigna Medicare, Cigna Open Access Plus, Connecticare, Elderplan (NY), EmblemHealth GHI, Empire BCBS POS, EPO, Indemnity, Empire BCBS PPO, Empire Plan (UHC), Fidelis (NY), Fidelis Essential (NY), Fidelis Medicaid / CHP (NY), Fidelis Medicare (NY), Hamaspik (NY), HealthCare Partners IPA (NY), HealthSmart WTC, HIP, HIP ID, HIP Montefiore CMO, HIP Montefiore CMO ID, Local 1199, Magnacare, Medicare, Multiplan/PHCS, Northwell Direct (NY), OSCAR (NY), Oxford Freedom, Partners Direct Health, Partners Health Plan (NY), Railroad Medicare, Railroad Medicare NJ, SELF / PATIENT PAY TIME OF SERVICE, Tricare, Tricare HMO, Tricare PPO, UHC Oxf Liberty, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Commercial (HMO,PPO,POS), US Family Health, WTC Health For Heroes

Affiliations Beth Israel Medical Center of Mt. Sinai, New York Eye And Ear Infirmary of Mt. Sinai, NY Presbyterian/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital

Education

Medical School

Drexel University College of Medicine

Internship

Surgery, SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn

Residency

Otolaryngology, SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn

Comments

4.9out of 5(781 Ratings, 368 Comments)

Feb 28, 2025
Good ent doctor and her assistant awesome
Feb 28, 2025
We had such a good experience that everyone in the family wants to be a patient of Dr. Yao's. We really appreciated her questions, explanations, approach, and interactions with our young daughter. The whole staff was welcoming, helpful, and charming. Thank you for such a good experience.
Feb 27, 2025
All that I had contact with were helpful. I felt relaxed.
Feb 27, 2025
I felt that everyone dealt with me on a personal basis, not as a "patient." I did not feel rushed when I was with them. Their explanations in regard to why I was there were clear and understood.