Dr. Yu Yu Shu, MD

Oakland, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Shu, Anesthesiologist in Oakland, CA?

Dr. Yu Yu Shu, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Shu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shu’s office at (408) 259-5000.

What languages does Dr. Shu speak?

Dr. Shu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Shu typically treat?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shu diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Shu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Cataract
Cloudy Lens
Lens Opacity
Eye Clouding
Cloudy lens
Lens clouding
Eye cloudiness

ICD-10 Codes:

H269: Unspecified cataract
H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye

Also known as:

Acute pain after medical procedure
Pain
Acute post-operative pain
Pain after surgery
Post-procedural pain

ICD-10 Codes:

G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Shu typically perform?

As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Yu Yu Shu may include:

Please contact Dr. Shu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Shu accept my insurance?

Dr. Shu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 259-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Shu accept in Oakland, CA?

Dr. Shu in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Alignment Healthcare
Conifer Health Solutions
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Shu's office located?

Dr. Yu Yu Shu's Primary Practice

1411 E 31st St

Oakland, CA 94602

(408) 259-5000

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Dr. Yu Yu Shu's Practice 2

2105 Forest Ave

San Jose, CA 95128

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What hospitals are Dr. Shu affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Shu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center,Santa Clara, CA

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 4 Procedures

Regional Medical Center Of San Jose,San Jose, CA

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center,San Jose, CA

What is Dr. Shu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Shu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174944706.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shu?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shu

What is Dr. Yu Yu Shu's specialty?

Dr. Shu is an Anesthesiologist near Oakland, CA.

What does an Anesthesiologist do?

A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

Is Dr. Yu Yu Shu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Shu is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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Is Dr. Yu Yu Shu accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?

Yes, Dr. Yu Yu Shu is accepting new patients at this time.

Does Dr. Yu Yu Shu offer online booking?

Please contact Dr. Shu's office at (408) 259-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Yu Yu Shu?

Please contact Dr. Shu's office at (408) 259-5000 to schedule an appointment.