Michael Yu, Pediatrics

Dr. Mike Yu is the best! We have been seeing him since our 1^st daughters 2^nd check-​up thanks to a great recommendation that saved us from continuing to see a pediatrician who worked out of a big, impersonal, overly-​busy clinic. I am so thankful that we followed the recommendation because Dr. Yu is very attentive, patient, thorough and, most importantly now that my girls are a little older, the kids LOVE him. He is very prompt and has never made us wait more than 10 minutes in the 6 years we’ve been his patients. Additionally, he is not only available and quick to answer after hour calls for the new parents, but also patiently answers after hour calls from those of us who have been parenting for years and still need a professional opinion. Better than that, he remembers his patients. He takes an active interest in them and you can tell that he genuinely cares about them. If you are pregnant and don’t have a pediatrician, but are looking for one… go see Dr. Yu. If you have a child/​children and currently see a pediatrician, but don’t feel as if you are getting the type of personal attention you and your child/​children need… go see Dr. Yu. You won’t regret it.

Dr. Mike is an excellent pediatrician. He’s patient and caring — taking time to answer questions. He is available after hours for the new-​parent panic calls.

We love Dr. Yu! My son is 6 months and we have been seeing Dr. Yu since birth. He is a wonderful and caring Doctor. I’ve called him after office hours many times for first time mom panics and he always returns my calls.

We love Dr. Yu and his staff! They are very friendly and on time. Dr. Yu is quick to call back and very easy to talk to. He remembers his patients and we are well-​taken care of when we go. So glad we picked Dr. Yu!

Our daughter has been seeing Dr. Yu for about 8 years. She has had excellent care. Dr. Yu is always patient and makes her feel comfortable! There is seldom a wait and his office staff is friendly.

Love Dr M Yu! He’s a GREAT pediatrician, on point with his assessments, and very accessible after hours! I’m so glad I chose a small doctor’s office over this big, multi provider offices.

Dr. Michael Yu is a wonderful, patient, loving, and knowledgeable Pediatrician. He has a great disposition and is always smiling and willing to answer any questions.
His father was my Dr growing up and I am very thankful for the services he provides. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for the best care for their children. Thanks for reading :)
FYI parking can be scarce so get there early for appts.

This review is not against the care but against the billing office. Dr. Michael Yu saw my daughter in the hospital after she was born and then for her first follow up visit. Then I get a bill in the mail for the whole thing. All this because they do not accept my insurance. How is that my fault, I am at an in network hospital. My wife is in a vulnerable state and you just come in and see the baby for 5 minutes and then later throw a bill at us? If I knew I would have had to pay cash I would have requested a different doctor.

My friend took her daughter to Dr. Mike and so does my sister-​in-​law. The first time I met Dr. Mike was after my niece was born and I was pregnant with my son. I mentioned to him that my friend went to him and he asked me who. I couldn’t think of the little girl’s name so I gave him my friend’s name. When he said the girl’s name, I was in shock and I knew right then that he was the right doctor to go to. My friend had said that if he saw the kids outside of the office, he would know them by name. I kept thinking yeah, right. He proved me wrong that night and I knew he was the right doctor for my son and my future kids. We brought in my newborn daughter to see him and he did a double take at us and said «difdjd (not using my son’s name) you’ve shrunk» jokingly. my son loves going to see Dr. Mike and even though my daughter doesn’t want to get shots, she’s warming up to him.
He has to be the busiest pediatrician ever… not only has he taken over for his father, but his patient number keeps growing. He’s very smart and charismatic. He definitely has a love for these kids, so for the next 15 ½ years, we will continue seeing him!
In regards to Angelo’s post, I am also happy that he did the right thing. It may be a parent’s decision to not vaccinate their child, but if they want to be out in public with other people and kids, it’s the doctor’s responsibility to protect his patients! I would not want my little ones infected because some misinformed person has decided not to vaccinate.

Dr. Michael Yu was recommended to us by our OBGYN and Hoag hospital after our son’s delivery. He is super friendly and very good with babies and he did a great job for my son’s circumcision, everything healed well and super fast. He also did my son’s first check up and the wait time was really short compared to most pediatricians. Unfortunately, his location was just a bit too far for us but he referred us to a colleague who’s close by and we like him a lot :)
If you are having your baby delivered at Hoag and you live near the area, I highly suggest you take him to Dr. Mike!

We tried several pediatrician that closer to our home, in the end, we always come back here:)
What amazing about Dr Yu, he always reply our phone call even on weekend.

We love Dr. Yu! Our baby is nearly a year old and has had all his vaccinations without a problem. I feel so comforted that Dr. Yu will not take patients who will not vaccinate. I won’t judge someone’s decisions about how to deal with their own children, but I would never allow my child near those unvaccinated little ones. As a new parent I couldn’t be happier with our choice in pediatricians.

Dr. Mike is great with kids and genuinely cares about his patients. If you have an after hours question or concern, he calls you back within the hour, no matter the time. I really appreciate that quality in a doctor!
In response to Angelo C’s review, I believe Dr. Mike did the most responsible thing he could have done when put in that position. If your personal philosophy does not mesh with a doctor’s practices, it is better for everyone if you sought care with a doctor who thinks more along the same lines as you.

Dr. You is the best! Always can fit you in to see sick children and always returns calls promptly!

Both Dr. Yu’s Senior and Junior are great. They are flexible on time and have never turned us away when we showed up with any emergencies or last minute illnesses. Dr. Mike keeps his attitude upbeat with the kids and his staff is friendly. The few times things seemed like they could be a little more serious than a sprain or the sniffles he was all business.

To address Angelo C.‘s review, people who choose not to vaccinate their children put other children around them (who are too young to be vaccinated yet) at risk. I appreciate Dr. Yu’s stance on vaccinations because by rejecting Angelo C. and his child as a patient, I know that my baby is less at risk of contracting (by being in the same waiting room) a completely avoidable illness.
Dr. Clayton, who used to be one of the best OBGYNs in Orange County but is not longer practicing, recommended Dr. Yu. I understand why.

I haven’t made a Unilocal review in YEARS but I couldn’t be any more offended by Angelo’s 1 Star review so I needed to log in and counter this dribble.
Where’s the 10 star option? You need it to average out the moronic 1 star reviews.
First of all, 9 five star reviews doesn’t tell the whole story. If every satisfied parent reviewed Dr. Yu on Unilocal,it would number easily into the thousand plus by now.
For those who want the short version. We trust our son to Dr. Yu and we will trust our future children to Dr. Yu. Dr. Mike is knowledgeable, patient, kind and makes himself available after hours to listen to your messages and return your calls. When your child is sick, he will give you a same day appointment. There is nothing else you can ask for!
First off, I don’t think Angelo was vaccinated as a child either and developed late term mentalalis retardeditis.
A good assumption on why Dr. Yu did not want you (not your child, but YOU) as a patient is he would be comprising his professional standards on how pediatric care is administered and all this stuff is well within accepted mainstream medical practice.
If you went to a Michilin rated steak house and ordered it well done, the Chef would throw you out as well for having offensive taste.
Countless times of telling you to vaccinate is Dr. Yu practically begging you to do the right thing for your child and the population at large.
We should be calling CPS on you, poor baby of yours. :(

Where’s the Zero star option? I came to this pediatrician as a first time parent based on all the great reviews. I was expecting an actual doctor that cared, not another doctor trying to spring vaccinations, formula, and whatever else he can on you. Why can’t people respect a parents decision not to wanna vaccinate? After countless times telling him we weren’t vaccinating he chose to tell us «I can’t be your doctor anymore we’re not a good fit». All because we chose as parents not to vaccinate. What kind if caring pediatrician says something like that. If the vaccinations are working as he says then why would he have a problem having an Unvaccinated baby in there? Someone’s afraid there vaccinations don’t fully work. I wonder if our baby was dieing if he would have said the same thing, I bet so! If you wanna make your babies choices and not your doctor make your choices For you then do not come here. If you don’t want your doctor telling you that he can’t care for your baby anymore then do not come here.

We love Dr. Yu! His office is clean, efficient, and he is an all around great doctor. We trust him and are very comfortable bringing our daughter to him.

I have horrible memories of going to my own pediatrician’s office as a small child. Had only I had Dr. Mike! He was recommended to me by my sister (who has three boys of her own) and naturally I would trust a family member! Both of my toddlers have been going to him since birth and they LOVE him! We all look forward to our visits. Dr. Mike takes the time to get to know your children. He has a nickname he’s called my son since birth (now age 3). Also, he makes the kids so comfortable! Tickling, teasing, and letting them explore the stethoscope and other tools he uses to check them out. Also, there is NEVER a wait! With two toddlers 17 months apart, I am there every month it seems! We are in and out and we are all happy! Excellent doctor whom I trust with my very special kiddos :).