Dr. Yao Yu, MD, is a radiation oncologist specializing in the treatment of cancers of the head and neck and the central nervous system. She practices at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where she applies advanced radiation techniques to deliver precise, effective treatment while protecting surrounding healthy tissue. Her clinical approach draws on modalities including intensity-modulated radiation therapy, image-guided radiation therapy, and stereotactic body radiation therapy, each selected and tailored to the individual patient's needs.
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Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)
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Specializes in
Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
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Background
Education
Medical school: MD, University of California Davis
Residency: Radiation Oncology - University of California San Francisco