Katharine Yao
MD
Specialties
Surgery
National Provider Identifier
1184698060
Employment Status/Appointment
Senior Attending
Female
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1184698060 - 4548 - Endeavor Health Medical Group
1184698060 - 6841 - Endeavor Health Medical Group
Provider Status
Active
Accepting Patients
No
Employed
Yes
Overall Rating
4.9
Total Ratings
346
Total Comments
127
Comments
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She's always kind, puts me at ease, good humored, and reassuring.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1809663005,"surveyKey":"10774860306","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-02-22T05:00:00Z","wordCount":11,"comment":"Dr Yao is kind and knowledgeable. She explains everything very well.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1809662933,"surveyKey":"10785190292","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-02-22T05:00:00Z","wordCount":4,"comment":"Great doctor great service","ratings":[]},{"id":1809663832,"surveyKey":"10774866373","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-02-20T05:00:00Z","wordCount":51,"comment":"Dr. Yao is a wonderful compassionate caregiver. She will take time to hear and address your questions. You never feel like she needs to move on She's knowledgeable and speaks in layman's terms. I am so grateful that I have her as a physician in my stable of caregivers! She's wonderful.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1809664664,"surveyKey":"10761960981","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-02-18T05:00:00Z","wordCount":10,"comment":"Dr. Yao is a very kind and exceptionally competent physician","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1809666170,"surveyKey":"10719102363","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-02-14T05:00:00Z","wordCount":14,"comment":"Dr. Yao is a very caring person and skilled surgeon. I highly recommend her!","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1809666454,"surveyKey":"10732982780","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-02-13T05:00:00Z","wordCount":19,"comment":"Dr. Yao and the nurses and staff at the breast center are an excellent team: skilled, compassionate, and informative.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1809666721,"surveyKey":"10623849914","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-02-12T05:00:00Z","wordCount":7,"comment":"Dr Yao and her staff are excellent","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1809666758,"surveyKey":"10719115948","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-02-12T05:00:00Z","wordCount":15,"comment":"Dr. Yao and her staff the best and so compassionate and kind and helpful always.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1809667128,"surveyKey":"10719081950","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-02-11T05:00:00Z","wordCount":16,"comment":"Dr. Yao was truly amazing: very professional, deeply caring and making me feel seen and heard.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1809668887,"surveyKey":"10670677159","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-02-06T05:00:00Z","wordCount":4,"comment":"Very kind and compitant","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1792310848,"surveyKey":"10623862018","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-01-30T05:00:00Z","wordCount":2,"comment":"The best!","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1792310200,"surveyKey":"10623857827","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-01-28T05:00:00Z","wordCount":4,"comment":"Wonderful doctor-patient & caring","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1792309095,"surveyKey":"10589080816","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-01-24T05:00:00Z","wordCount":38,"comment":"Dr. Yao, she was everything you would want in a doctor during a very difficult time. She was very thorough, explained everything in a very knowledgeable, kind supportive manner. She answered all my questions and didn't rush me.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1792308341,"surveyKey":"10575221108","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-01-22T05:00:00Z","wordCount":14,"comment":"I am so happy to meet doctor, she explained very well, she's very nice!","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1792306821,"surveyKey":"10531546121","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-01-17T05:00:00Z","wordCount":34,"comment":"Dr. Yao was extraordinarily sensitive to my feeling. She spoke to me in terms that I fully understood leaving me knowing exactly what had happened to me and what I could expect going forward.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1792305857,"surveyKey":"10496446615","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-01-14T05:00:00Z","wordCount":17,"comment":"Dr. Yao is a very empathetic kind intelligent physician...I trust her completely with my upcoming surgery","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1792305474,"surveyKey":"10531526856","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-01-13T05:00:00Z","wordCount":24,"comment":"Dr. Yao is outstanding! She gives thorough explanations with kindness and expertise. Her staff is also excellent. I felt very comfortable and at ease..","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1792305235,"surveyKey":"10515461079","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-01-12T05:00:00Z","wordCount":10,"comment":"Dr. K Yao wonderful doctor explained everything in great detail!","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1792304270,"surveyKey":"10496446977","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-01-09T05:00:00Z","wordCount":28,"comment":"Dr. Yao inspires confidence and her manner is calm and reassuring. It almost makes me feel like my situation - a bilateral mastectomy - is no big deal!","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1792303644,"surveyKey":"10496426374","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-01-07T05:00:00Z","wordCount":1,"comment":"Excellent","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1792303236,"surveyKey":"10476898859","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-01-05T05:00:00Z","wordCount":4,"comment":"Very professional. Knowledgeable, compassionate","ratings":[]},{"id":1792303127,"surveyKey":"10429925600","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-01-04T05:00:00Z","wordCount":8,"comment":"She is so kind and a good listener","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1792302955,"surveyKey":"10476899340","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2026-01-03T05:00:00Z","wordCount":19,"comment":"Literally everyone cares, I continue to be shocked! The genuine concern every staff member shows is immeasurable. Thank you.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768118490,"surveyKey":"10451718826","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-12-29T05:00:00Z","wordCount":72,"comment":"I found her to be more compassionate than I am used to from surgeons. They are usually very matter of fact and seem to be reciting the personal pleasantries from a rehearsed list. Dr. Yao seemed to be very present and attentive. I don't know how that translates into the surgery skills yet, but she gives me confidence that she is focused on me and not on getting through the next procedure.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":4}},{"id":1768119118,"surveyKey":"10379064915","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-12-23T05:00:00Z","wordCount":7,"comment":"Dr.Yao is thorough and very kind.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768121576,"surveyKey":"10346088006","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-12-13T05:00:00Z","wordCount":13,"comment":"Dr Yao is great. She is a good listener, kind and offers assurance.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768121612,"surveyKey":"10364707416","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-12-13T05:00:00Z","wordCount":8,"comment":"My experience with the care team is seamless.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768123472,"surveyKey":"10303746274","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-12-05T05:00:00Z","wordCount":5,"comment":"Dr. Yao is the best!","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768123729,"surveyKey":"10198792132","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-12-04T05:00:00Z","wordCount":7,"comment":"Dr Yao is outstanding. Empathic, direct, clear","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768123978,"surveyKey":"10266398096","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-12-03T05:00:00Z","wordCount":12,"comment":"Dr.Yao is knowledgeable and pleasant. She listens and addresses and concerns.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768124019,"surveyKey":"10303726228","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-12-03T05:00:00Z","wordCount":34,"comment":"Dr. Yao is an excellent doctor and shows great heart for patient! She always smiles and explains the detail informations very professionally! She is a super woman doctor! We all respect her very much!!!","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768124344,"surveyKey":"10282626923","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-12-01T05:00:00Z","wordCount":7,"comment":"Dr Yao is very caring and capable","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1757553959,"surveyKey":"10282634243","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-11-29T05:00:00Z","wordCount":6,"comment":"Dr.Yao is an outstanding physician!!","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1757554640,"surveyKey":"10215348925","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-11-25T05:00:00Z","wordCount":14,"comment":"Dr. Yao has an excellent reputation in the community and a very pleasant demeanor.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1757555577,"surveyKey":"10223174434","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-11-21T05:00:00Z","wordCount":38,"comment":"Dr. Yao and her team couldn't have been more thorough, empathetic and patient. Dr. Yao answered all of my questions and many I didn't even think to ask! I feel I am in great hands for my treatment.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1757556115,"surveyKey":"10178613015","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-11-19T05:00:00Z","wordCount":2,"comment":"Excellent care.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1757556158,"surveyKey":"10223199575","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-11-19T05:00:00Z","wordCount":11,"comment":"Very appreciative of the Dr's feedback and explanations regarding future Mamogrsms","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1757556447,"surveyKey":"10215349461","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-11-18T05:00:00Z","wordCount":17,"comment":"I was deeply disappointed Dr Yao had not read my biopsy report in detail, thereby missing criti","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":2}},{"id":1757557207,"surveyKey":"10198797578","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-11-15T05:00:00Z","wordCount":14,"comment":"Excellent compassionate care. Team worked very well together. Felt at ease at all times.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1757558014,"surveyKey":"10178598746","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-11-12T05:00:00Z","wordCount":27,"comment":"Dr. Yao was wonderful as was the ultrasound nurse and [\u2026] . Her staff worked hard to get me in sooner than my initial January date - [\u2026] ","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1757560187,"surveyKey":"10108167284","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-11-03T05:00:00Z","wordCount":12,"comment":"Dr. Yao and her nurse [...] were extremely responsive to concerns!!","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1739514017,"surveyKey":"10025690550","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-10-25T05:00:00Z","wordCount":30,"comment":"I truly like Dr. Yao, but she seemed rushed that day. I was able to ask her one question but I'm the rush, I was not able to ask another.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1739515291,"surveyKey":"10041380832","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-10-21T05:00:00Z","wordCount":11,"comment":"Compassionate care. I felt very comfortable during entire visit; clear explanations","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1739515549,"surveyKey":"10025698330","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-10-20T05:00:00Z","wordCount":50,"comment":"I emailed my oncologist about a concern and my oncologist recommended I see DR. Yao. Dr Yao's office quickly fit me into Dr. Yao's busy schedule and saw her 2 days later. It Is always good to see Dr Yao and I very much appreciate her Input on my concerns.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1739515565,"surveyKey":"10025697521","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-10-20T05:00:00Z","wordCount":11,"comment":"Dr Yao exceeds all expectations!She is very caring and compasdionate.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1739516872,"surveyKey":"10020204402","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-10-17T05:00:00Z","wordCount":7,"comment":"Everybody in the office was just wonderful.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1739518642,"surveyKey":"9985278123","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-10-11T05:00:00Z","wordCount":14,"comment":"Dr. Yao is kind, calm, gentle and answers questions very thoroughly. She inspires confidence.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1739521430,"surveyKey":"9886173291","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-10-03T05:00:00Z","wordCount":37,"comment":"Dr. Yao is an informed, compassionate and caring individual. She made sure I was comfortable with all information about my diagnosis. She also was kind enough to make a follow-up call to me and was very attentive.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1739521468,"surveyKey":"9920686040","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-10-03T05:00:00Z","wordCount":7,"comment":"Dr. Yao is an incredibly compassionate provider.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1739521482,"surveyKey":"9920665300","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-10-03T05:00:00Z","wordCount":6,"comment":"Kind, very knowledgeable, patient and helpful","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1722725384,"surveyKey":"9886166996","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-09-26T05:00:00Z","wordCount":4,"comment":"Dr Yao was great.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1722724166,"surveyKey":"9846818188","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-09-21T05:00:00Z","wordCount":57,"comment":"Dr. Yao is a wonderful surgeon. Very skilled professional but most of all very compassionate. She provided a very clear explanations regarding my diagnosis and the procedure performed to me. She was with me all the way and felt her genuineness and caring for me. I felt that I'm really in good hands. I highly recommend her.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1722723862,"surveyKey":"9818534450","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-09-20T05:00:00Z","wordCount":28,"comment":"Dr Yao and her team were professional, informative and supportive. I have appreciated all the communication, including conversations\/updates through the app, over the phone and in person.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1722721367,"surveyKey":"9807459368","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-09-11T05:00:00Z","wordCount":5,"comment":"Dr. Yao is the best !!","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1722720519,"surveyKey":"9774293904","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-09-08T05:00:00Z","wordCount":15,"comment":"Thoughtful and caring, excellent listener. Gave detailed explanations of procedures and answered all my questions.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1722720220,"surveyKey":"9779627649","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-09-07T05:00:00Z","wordCount":2,"comment":"Excellent care","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1706709383,"surveyKey":"9679881338","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-08-25T05:00:00Z","wordCount":14,"comment":"I am extremely comfortable with Dr. Yao due to her personal care and expertise.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1706709021,"surveyKey":"9679852934","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-08-23T05:00:00Z","wordCount":12,"comment":"Dr. Yao is pleasant, kind and listens to you. Compassionate and caring.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1706709072,"surveyKey":"9699984670","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-08-23T05:00:00Z","wordCount":2,"comment":"Very good","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":4}},{"id":1706709076,"surveyKey":"9700004139","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-08-23T05:00:00Z","wordCount":7,"comment":"Excellent care from Dr. Yao and staff.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1706708159,"surveyKey":"9565329386","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-08-20T05:00:00Z","wordCount":15,"comment":"Dr. Yao and her team are simply amazing. Im blessed to be under their care.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1706707352,"surveyKey":"9657601407","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-08-16T05:00:00Z","wordCount":19,"comment":"Great doctor very professional no problems getting an appointment or anything that happened at the appointment. Everything went well.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1706707118,"surveyKey":"9652035025","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-08-15T05:00:00Z","wordCount":14,"comment":"Excellent. Dr is excellent surgeon, very knowledgeable and caring person. She is outstanding Doctor.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1706706563,"surveyKey":"9639908780","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-08-13T05:00:00Z","wordCount":5,"comment":"Dr Yao is the best","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1706706575,"surveyKey":"9639915822","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-08-13T05:00:00Z","wordCount":42,"comment":"Dr Yao was kind, caring compassionate, and gave me all the comprehensive information I needed. She inspired such confidence and hope, which was a huge comfort, too. She Is so skilled and expert In her care - I would highly recommend her.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1706706586,"surveyKey":"9639916334","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-08-13T05:00:00Z","wordCount":33,"comment":"I could not have been more impressed with Dr. Yao. I am completely confident about my upcoming surgery and know I am in good hands with everyone in the Breast Center at Glenbrook.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1706705688,"surveyKey":"9617207381","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-08-09T05:00:00Z","wordCount":7,"comment":"Phenomenal medical team.Dr. Yao is exceptional~","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1706705068,"surveyKey":"9600159956","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-08-07T05:00:00Z","wordCount":3,"comment":"Competent and kind.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1706701557,"surveyKey":"9524284842","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-07-24T05:00:00Z","wordCount":5,"comment":"Very caring Dr and nurses.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1706700870,"surveyKey":"9496035892","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-07-21T05:00:00Z","wordCount":26,"comment":"Dr Yau is extremely knowledgeable, caring and very professional. She takes the time to answer questions and spend all the time necessary to ease any concerns.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1706698916,"surveyKey":"9441539947","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-07-11T05:00:00Z","wordCount":8,"comment":"Dr Yao is knowledgable, considerate, affable, and kind","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1706698020,"surveyKey":"9414178643","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-07-06T05:00:00Z","wordCount":10,"comment":"Dr. Yao was an amazingly kind & caring person& doctor.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1706697463,"surveyKey":"9380515270","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-07-03T05:00:00Z","wordCount":7,"comment":"Very nice and easy to talk too!","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1706697223,"surveyKey":"9402542443","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-07-02T05:00:00Z","wordCount":7,"comment":"Dr was great, 5 minute breast exam","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":4}},{"id":1768128549,"surveyKey":"9380510380","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-06-29T05:00:00Z","wordCount":9,"comment":"All 4 people were very nice including the surgeon.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768128570,"surveyKey":"9380496129","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-06-29T05:00:00Z","wordCount":15,"comment":"Dr.Yao shows great kindness and thorough professionalism. I feel I am in good hands.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768131828,"surveyKey":"9295553734","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-06-16T05:00:00Z","wordCount":9,"comment":"She is caring, thoughtful, and listens to her paients.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768131988,"surveyKey":"9295560428","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-06-15T05:00:00Z","wordCount":74,"comment":"For someone who originally wasn't gonna get any treatment for my breast cancer I am very thankful to Dr Katharine Yao for her patience with this difficult patient. I ended up needing 2 surgeries by Dr Yao. With her 2nd surgery Dr Yao has made me cancer free for which I'm very thankful. Dr Yao is an excellent physician, surgeon, and person. I appreciate her kindness she has shown and her care for me.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768132785,"surveyKey":"9276117631","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-06-12T05:00:00Z","wordCount":9,"comment":"Dr Yao is a very caring and competent doctor.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768133036,"surveyKey":"9276138578","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-06-11T05:00:00Z","wordCount":23,"comment":"I had not seen Dr Yao in 3\/12 years. She was very kind and professional and explained what I needed to know","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768134284,"surveyKey":"9246521888","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-06-06T05:00:00Z","wordCount":35,"comment":"Everything and everyone were superb. My mind was put at ease and I feel that I have a complete understanding of my situation and full confidence that my health will be excellent for the future","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768138055,"surveyKey":"9145844520","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-05-23T05:00:00Z","wordCount":13,"comment":"Dr. Yao was very caring, knowledgeable and helpful in answering all the questions.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":4}},{"id":1768138528,"surveyKey":"9153316341","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-05-21T05:00:00Z","wordCount":22,"comment":"Dr Yao is wonderful. She shows care and compassion. Thorough exam. On time appointment. She made me feel cared for and comfortable.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768138555,"surveyKey":"9153326593","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-05-21T05:00:00Z","wordCount":22,"comment":"The doctor was warm, friendly, explained everything well. Thorough exam. Dr Yao is wonderful.very pleasant, attractive offices, Breast Center. Convenient location","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768139022,"surveyKey":"9128735657","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-05-19T05:00:00Z","wordCount":20,"comment":"Dr.Yao is kind and caring as well as personable and so knowledgeable. She's responsive to my questions and thoughtful.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768139044,"surveyKey":"9128726051","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-05-19T05:00:00Z","wordCount":37,"comment":"Dr. Yao was wonderful. She provided all the important information to my husband and me in a way that was reassuring and specific. She exudes confidence and compassion. She is exactly the doctor I wanted and needed.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768139506,"surveyKey":"9128738026","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-05-17T05:00:00Z","wordCount":2,"comment":"She's excellent!","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768141065,"surveyKey":"9085746167","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-05-10T05:00:00Z","wordCount":6,"comment":"I would refer to my friends.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768141323,"surveyKey":"9056440083","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-05-09T05:00:00Z","wordCount":3,"comment":"Kind and warm.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768141353,"surveyKey":"9065115044","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-05-09T05:00:00Z","wordCount":3,"comment":"Kind, caring knowledgable","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768142090,"surveyKey":"9056438747","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-05-06T05:00:00Z","wordCount":11,"comment":"Dr Yao is an amazing breast surgeon and she's very nice.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768142098,"surveyKey":"9056425362","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-05-06T05:00:00Z","wordCount":11,"comment":"Was able to get an appointment quickly regarding my medical issue","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768142671,"surveyKey":"9021231002","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-05-03T05:00:00Z","wordCount":12,"comment":"Dr. Yao is attentive, answers any questions I had and actually listens.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768144370,"surveyKey":"8956484073","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-04-26T05:00:00Z","wordCount":7,"comment":"Dr Yao is thoughtful, detailed and kind","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768144373,"surveyKey":"8986793159","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-04-26T05:00:00Z","wordCount":34,"comment":"Dr. Yao was recommended to me by a former patient of hers. I found her very calming and very straight forward about my diagnosis. I'm very glad I will have her as my surgeon.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768144376,"surveyKey":"8987360971","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-04-26T05:00:00Z","wordCount":3,"comment":"Professional and efficient","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768144629,"surveyKey":"8986789728","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-04-25T05:00:00Z","wordCount":5,"comment":"Very very nice and helpful","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768144983,"surveyKey":"8987363556","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-04-24T05:00:00Z","wordCount":18,"comment":"Dr. Carefully explained procedures.Welcomed follow up questions and provided written visual and summary of upcoming breat surgery","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768149193,"surveyKey":"8870959937","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-04-07T05:00:00Z","wordCount":35,"comment":"Dr Yao is a very skilled and compassionate physician. I feel very fortunate to be her patient. I drive 2 hours one way for my appointments with her, I believe that strongly in her abilities.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768149784,"surveyKey":"8850491079","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-04-04T05:00:00Z","wordCount":31,"comment":"Dr. Yao was very knowledgeable and willing to take the time needed to talk about all potential situations and options. She was patient and kind, and her demeanor was very calming.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768150327,"surveyKey":"8850496824","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-04-02T05:00:00Z","wordCount":2,"comment":"Excellent care.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768153215,"surveyKey":"8768709205","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-03-20T05:00:00Z","wordCount":17,"comment":"Dr. Yao, and I had a phone appointment. The Doctor was excellent and very professional and caring.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768153669,"surveyKey":"8691818889","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-03-18T05:00:00Z","wordCount":25,"comment":"Great doctor with knowledge and experience. She explained how she will perform the surgery in very easy way. She answered all my questions and concerns.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768155985,"surveyKey":"8691801025","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-03-08T05:00:00Z","wordCount":6,"comment":"Dr.Yao is knowledgeable and caring.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768157180,"surveyKey":"8647626105","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-03-04T05:00:00Z","wordCount":17,"comment":"Dr Yao was very professional but very personable as well. I felt very confident regarding her abilities.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":4}},{"id":1768158211,"surveyKey":"8641873193","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-02-28T05:00:00Z","wordCount":30,"comment":"Dr Yao seems to be a very kind and compassionate physician. She explained all my options clearly. I have not had surgery yet, so I cannot comment on her abilities.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768158979,"surveyKey":"8628310293","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-02-26T05:00:00Z","wordCount":8,"comment":"Dr. Yao is very nice and extremely effective!","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768159323,"surveyKey":"8606746415","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-02-25T05:00:00Z","wordCount":31,"comment":"Explained everything to me. Listened to me. Anticipated my concerns. Treated me like an adult. Put me at ease in a difficult situation. Did not rush me. Instilled confidence. Thank you!","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768160474,"surveyKey":"8583079620","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-02-21T05:00:00Z","wordCount":2,"comment":"Very good","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768160800,"surveyKey":"8574240807","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-02-20T05:00:00Z","wordCount":8,"comment":"Dr. Yao is very efficient, pleasant and helpful","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768163124,"surveyKey":"8486696906","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-02-12T05:00:00Z","wordCount":9,"comment":"She is very kind and is an excellent physician.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768165093,"surveyKey":"8486723917","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-02-05T05:00:00Z","wordCount":3,"comment":"Professional and caring","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":4}},{"id":1768165110,"surveyKey":"8486724374","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-02-05T05:00:00Z","wordCount":15,"comment":"She is the very best! Kind, empathetic, and professional. I trust her with my life.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768166263,"surveyKey":"8460188547","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-02-01T05:00:00Z","wordCount":3,"comment":"Everyone was wonderful","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768168375,"surveyKey":"8369856720","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-01-25T05:00:00Z","wordCount":5,"comment":"Very smart and friendly person","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768171010,"surveyKey":"8355628019","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-01-17T05:00:00Z","wordCount":6,"comment":"She seemed very kind and knowledgeable.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768171480,"surveyKey":"8312075359","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-01-15T05:00:00Z","wordCount":14,"comment":"Dr.Yao always makes me feel like she has time to answer my questions","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768171513,"surveyKey":"8355622243","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-01-15T05:00:00Z","wordCount":5,"comment":"Very knowledgeable. Answered all questions.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768171517,"surveyKey":"8355622231","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-01-15T05:00:00Z","wordCount":17,"comment":"Kind, patient, knowledgeableOne of the most competent & calming doctors I have ever been a patient of","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768171524,"surveyKey":"8355623796","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-01-15T05:00:00Z","wordCount":7,"comment":"Kind, caring and so patient. Wonderful physician","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768171792,"surveyKey":"8346974966","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-01-14T05:00:00Z","wordCount":54,"comment":"I appreciated that Dr. Yao explained to me why I needed to see her. She clarified that one term in the description of findings about my mammogram caused the nurse in the breast center to recommend this appointment. But Dr Yao stated that all was well. I was nervous but now understand what occurred.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768171800,"surveyKey":"8346969823","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-01-14T05:00:00Z","wordCount":18,"comment":"Dr. Yao was kind, compassionate, and patient with questions. She gave a thorough explanation of the surgery plan.","ratings":[]},{"id":1768173337,"surveyKey":"8304447852","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-01-09T05:00:00Z","wordCount":35,"comment":"Dr Yao is extremely knowledgeable and supportive. I went through a scary situation last year, which is how I'm now linked to keeping up visits with her. I trust her advice and appreciate her approach.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}},{"id":1768173912,"surveyKey":"8304441626","source":"PG Survey- MD","mentionTime":"2025-01-07T05:00:00Z","wordCount":5,"comment":"Warm, personable, approachable, positive, supportive.","ratings":[],"overallRating":{"name":"Likelihood to recommend","value":5}}]
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Katharine A. Yao, MD, a surgical oncologist at Endeavor Health, provides breast surgery and melanoma care. She performs advanced procedures including nipple-sparing mastectomy, sentinel node biopsy and axillary and groin dissections. Dr. Yao supports patients through every stage of surgical cancer treatment.
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