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David Yao, MD, Plastic Surgery, Scottsdale, AZ, HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center

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Plastic Surgery • Scottsdale, AZ

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction

Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Univ of Arizona

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Summary

  • Diplomate - American Board of Plastic Surgery,
    Diplomate - American Board of Surgery,
    Fellowship trained in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery at Manhattan Eye, Ear, & Throat Hospital (diploma from NYU School of Medicine Institute of Plastic Surgery)

Education & Training

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineFellowship, Aesthetic and Cosmetic Surgery, 2008 - 2009
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2006 - 2008
  • Creighton University School of Medicine/Maricopa Medical Center (Phoenix)
    Creighton University School of Medicine/Maricopa Medical Center (Phoenix)Residency, Surgery, 2001 - 2006
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2005 - Present
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2006 - 2024
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctor Phoenix Magazine, 2018-2020
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer for Massive, Irreparable Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears: Surgical Technique  
    Qadir R, Romine L, Yao DC, Duncan S FM, Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, 9/1/2014

Abstracts/Posters

  • The Importance of Perioperative Care and Planning to Improve Outcomes in Flap Surgery
    Nguyen J, Altamirano D, Shearin-Bachman J, Madura J, Yngelmo B, Hall A, Walsh M, Yao D, SAWC, Denver, CO
  • Use of Topical Skin Adhesive in Nasolabial Flap Closure
    Yao D, Shafer D, Lettieri S, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • Delayed Low Energy Mandible Fracture Repair: Retrospective Review of 195 Patients
    Yao D, Shafer D, Walsh M, Lettieri S, American Association of Plastic Surgeons, Coeur d'Alene, ID

Press Mentions

  • Cosmetic Surgery
    Cosmetic SurgeryMay 1st, 2023

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

Dr. David Yao, Dr. David Yao, MD, Dr. D Yao, Dr. David C Yao