Dr James Yu - Urology and Robotic Surgery

"My father asked this doctor regarding course of treatment for possible recurrence of cancer inquiring what he would do if it were his own father. Was VERY disappointed to learn this doctor responded, “You’re not my father.” He also intimated that with my father’s age, mid-80s, what would he expect in terms of recurrence? Bedside manner? Please."

"I first met Dr. Yu after having a positive biopsy for prostate cancer. I talked to two doctors, one who uses radiation and Dr. Yu who uses robotic surgery. On my first meeting with him, I noted that he was very amiable. He explained the procedure fluently and answered my questions happily. There are pros and cons between the two procedures, and I took more than a month to decide which one. To his credit he let me decide and was not put off by the long delay. I chose the surgery method. The surgery was done at Marin General Hospital. I was very favorably impressed by the crew that worked with Dr. Yu. before and after the surgery. That the surgery went fine with no complications was reported to me as soon as i was awake. There are many bad side effects that can happen and how they present themselves depends on the knowledge and skill of the surgeon. There were no such side effects. Dr. Yu continues to help me after surgery. For example, he answered a call from me at 6 A.M. without any trace of annoyance. I continue see him for checkups and am happy that he is there for me. One could not ask for a better doctor! Thank you Dr. Yu."

"Dr. Yu is a gifted surgeon and I had a great experience with him during my operation last year. He even gave me his phone number and responded to texts on his vacation. I highly recommend him, as he really cares about his patients and provides the best care possible."

"in 2019 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 51. After interviewing 5 different doctors I can't tell you how happy I am to have found and chose Dr. Yu. He performed a Robotic Radical Prostatectomy, and everything went exactly as he said it would. the follow-up has been tremendous. Anyone diagnosed with prostate cancer should definitely talk to Dr. Yu before making a final decision."

"I came to Dr.Yu with a damaged ureter tube. Even though I was leery of another doctor and another operation, I was able to trust Dr.Yu and his very capable team. He operates out of Marin General. A hospital I was very impressed with despite my medical trauma. Thanks to Dr.Yu and the team that surrounds him, I am no longer incontinent and am on my way to recovery.... FINALLY"