Certification: Otolaryngology

Practice Philosophy: I believe in empowering patients in understanding their medical problems, making informed choices, and ultimately taking charge of their own health.

Professional School: Washington University in St. Louis

Residency: University of Minnesota

Fellowship: Lahey Clinic & St. Elizabeth Medical Center

Internship: Hennepin County Medical Center

The conditions Dr. Yu treats include:

• Hearing disorders
• Tonsillitis and adenoid problems
• Nasal obstruction
• Sinusitis and allergies

Vivian Yu, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist who treats a vast array of ear, nose and throat conditions for adults and provides treatment for children with snoring and hearing problems. Her procedures include ear tube placement, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, septoplasty and sinus surgery. Among the head and neck topics she has researched are techniques in minimally invasive surgeries. Away from work, she enjoys the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, playing cello and reading mystery novels.