Michelle Yu, MD
Rhinology
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
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Overview
Dr. Michelle Yu is a fellowship-trained rhinologist and skull base surgeon who treats the full range of sinonasal conditions, including chronic sinusitis, nasal obstruction, sinonasal and skull base tumors, and transnasal orbital surgery.
Dr. Yu earned her undergraduate degree in biomedical computation from Stanford University, then attended Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, where she also completed a master's degree in Biomedical Sciences. She completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Columbia/Weill Cornell, with rotations at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the Bronx VA Hospital, and Lincoln Hospital. She received the Outstanding House Staff Award at Weill Cornell Medical Center for all-around excellence in clinical performance, dedication, and patient care. She then completed fellowship in Rhinology & Endoscopic Sinus/Skull Base Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
Dr. Yu is committed to serving underserved communities and has long been a provider in Washington Heights. She is also dedicated to improving medical education through simulation and surgical coaching. Her research and innovation interests include medical device development and olfactory and gustatory changes related to aging, medications, and hormones.
Dr. Yu earned her undergraduate degree in biomedical computation from Stanford University, then attended Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, where she also completed a master's degree in Biomedical Sciences. She completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Columbia/Weill Cornell, with rotations at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the Bronx VA Hospital, and Lincoln Hospital. She received the Outstanding House Staff Award at Weill Cornell Medical Center for all-around excellence in clinical performance, dedication, and patient care. She then completed fellowship in Rhinology & Endoscopic Sinus/Skull Base Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
Dr. Yu is committed to serving underserved communities and has long been a provider in Washington Heights. She is also dedicated to improving medical education through simulation and surgical coaching. Her research and innovation interests include medical device development and olfactory and gustatory changes related to aging, medications, and hormones.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Conditions
- Chordoma
- Cleft Palate
- Craniopharyngioma
- Disorder of Nasal Sinus
- Ear, Nose, and Throat, Pediatric
- Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems
- Ear Disease
- Ear Disorder
- Endonasal Endoscopic Tumor Surgery
- Endoscopic Chordoma Surgery
- Endoscopic Craniopharyngioma Surgery
- Endoscopic Intracranial Surgery
- Endoscopic Neurosurgery
- Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
- Endoscopic Surgery
- Fungal Infections
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT)
- Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Nasal/Sinus Surgery
- Nasal Airway Obstruction
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Disorder
- Nasal Polyps
- Nasal Septal Perforation
- Nasal Septal Repair
- Nasal Surgery
- Neck Surgery
- Neoplasm Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
- Nosebleeds
- Paranasal Sinus
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Pituitary Surgery
- Pituitary Tumors
- Polypectomy
- Polyps
- Recurrent Epistaxis (Nose Bleeds)
- Sinus Disease
- Sinus Disorders
- Sinus Dysfunction
- Sinus Headache
- Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinus Problems / Sinusitis
- Sinus Surgery
- Sinus X-Ray
- Skull Base Surgery
- Skull Base Tumors
- Tear Duct Surgery
- Velopharyngeal inadequacy (VPI)
- Velopharyngeal Insufficiency (VPI)
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at CUMC
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
Gender
- Female
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Location(s)
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- NY Signature
- POS
- PPO
- Student Health
Affinity Health Plan
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
Amida Care
- Special Needs
Cigna
- EPO
- Great West (National)
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
ElderServe
- Special Needs
Emblem/GHI
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Emblem/HIP
- ConnectiCare
- EPO
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
- Select Care (Exchange)
- Vytra
Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- Individual Network (Exchange)
- Medicaid Managed Care
Fidelis Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Healthfirst
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Leaf (Exchange)
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Healthspring (Cigna Medicare)
- Medicare Managed Care
Local 1199
- Local 1199
MagnaCare (National)
- MagnaCare
Medicare
- Traditional Medicare
Multiplan
- Multiplan
MVP Health Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid Managed Care
UnitedHealthcare
- Empire Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid (Community Plan)
- Medicare Managed Care
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford HMO
- Oxford Liberty
- POS
- PPO
VNSNY CHOICE
- Medicare Managed Care
- SelectHealth
- Special Needs
WellCare
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
World Trade Center Health Plan
- World Trade Center Health Plan
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Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- 2020 Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Residency: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Residency: Weill Cornell Medical College
- Fellowship: 2026 Rhinology, Medical University of South Carolina