- Warts
- Medical Weight LossGlucose--also known as "blood sugar"--testing is a quick procedure. It entails a prick of the finger and testing of your blood for sugar levels, and is usually performed by a medical assistant. After we get the results, one of our physicians will come into the exam room to discuss with you the results and further steps that are necessary. This procedure is very commonly performed on diabetic patients. Symptoms for high blood sugar include excessive urination, excessive thirst, blurred vision, and unexplained weight loss. If you suspect you are suffering from high glucose, please contact us.
- Primary CareOur office can be found in the middle of the block on Noriega Street between 21st and 22nd Ave. It is located on the ground floor, and you'll notice upon entering that the reception area is open. Our staff does not hide behind glass and are here to greet you face to face. We will greet you in whichever language you prefer: English, Cantonese, Mandarin, or even Toisan. You will be asked for your insurance card and given some forms to read and sign. Our staff will use your card to confirm the effective date of your insurance coverage and your Primary Care Provider (commonly known as a PCP). While it is ultimately the patient's responsibility to make sure his or her insurance is valid, we will typically check on your behalf to help avoid unnecessary costs to you. (Please note: if your effective date is not current or your PCP is not one of our doctors, and you still want to see the doctor you and NOT your insurance become responsible for payment!) When your forms have been completed, an EMR--that is, an Electronic Medical Record file, will be created for you. We will also take a photo of you to put in your file so that there are no mistaken identities! Then we will collect from you the office visit copay that is allotted by your insurance and you will be given a receipt. Not all insurances require a copay. Please confirm with your insurance company or agent. If you are a cash patient, payment will be collected after your visit.
- Family PracticeA PCP is either a family practice or internal medicine provider, usually allocated by your insurance. If you have an HMO insurance, you may have only one of these at a time (though you always have the option to switch PCPs) and you will need a referral from your PCP to see any specialists. To learn more about that click here or contact us.
- Emergency Care"Visits" is an all-encompassing term for an office visit of any sort: H&Ps, chronic care follow-ups, follow-ups for an acute problem, urgent care, and pap smears.
- Flu ShotsFlu shots are administered yearly as the influenza virus changes every year. Priority is given to high-risk individuals such as the elderly or those with diseases that make them vulnerable. Flu shots usually become available in September or October, and we recommend getting the vaccination between October and January--the period commonly known as the "flu season".
- ElectrocardiogramElectrocardiograms (also known as EKGs) are usually part of an exam. They are performed at a physician's discretion to monitor the electrical activity of your heart and are usually performed by a medical assistant. EKGs are painless but require bare skin, so be prepared to remove or lift your shirt. A report will be acquired on location immediately and your physician will discuss results and whatever steps are necessary with you.
- Pneumonia
- ImmunizationsA History & Physical (also known as an H&P) is a comprehensive health evaluation and management visit. It includes an age and gender appropriate history and examination. You will also receive individualized medicine-related counseling and anticipatory guidance. We will do our best to help you reduce your risk factors, and we may order appropriate immunizations, laboratory, and diagnostic procedures. If you have any forms that need to be filled out by your doctor, H&P appointments are the best time for your doctor to collect the information needed to do so.
- Labor and DeliveryHepatitis B is contracted through sexual contact, blood, or from mother to child during childbirth. Ask your doctor whether the Hep B vaccine is appropriate for you. Many people born in the United States were already vaccinated as children, so you may be asked to take a blood test to confirm that you are not vaccinated before a vaccine is administered to you.
- Internal MedicineDr. Hans Yu practices Internal Medicine and manages the health care of adults. He has the title of D.O. because he is a Doctor of Osteopathics. D.O.s are trained exactly the same way as M.D.s (Doctor of Medicine) save that they have additional training in osteopathic manipulative medicine. To learn more about D.O.s, please try our FAQ section. Dr. Yu is a Primary Care Physician and is accepting patients. He is fluent in English and Cantonese, and can understand Mandarin. He is well-known in the Chinese community for his thoroughness, excellent bedside manner, and empathy.
- Cervical CancerGardasil is a vaccine for female patients that protects against four types of Human Papillomavirus (HPV). HPV infections can cause cervical cancer and genital warts. It is recommended that Gardasil is administered to girls before they become sexually active. The vaccine requires 3 separate injections over six months. The second injection should be 2 months after the first, and the third shot should be four months after the second. Gardasil does not prevent infection from all types of HPV, however, so it is important to continue with routine pap smears.
- Urinary Tract InfectionThe typical Urinalysis (or "UA") is a group of tests performed on a single sample of urine using dipsticks. It is usually performed to diagnose whether a patient has a Urinary Tract Infection (or "UTI"). If we notice anything unusual about your results, a practitioner will come in to discuss it with you and let you know what steps to take. Typical symptoms of UTIs include but are not exclusive to frequent urination or need to urinate, pain or burning sensation while urinating, abdominal discomfort, cloudy or foul-smelling urine, or blood in your urine. If you are experiencing any or all of these symptoms, or if you notice something unusual about your urine, please contact us.
- Diabetes Care
- MRIThese tests are ordered only at the discretion of your physician. Also, please confirm that your insurance covers a procedure before you proceed. For example, often insurances will only cover one general blood test evaluation a year, but if you develop high cholesterol, your physician may order a blood test to check your cholesterol within a month or two. We will do our best at GPMA to check coverage for you, but because plans can vary, it is best to contact your insurance company or agent to confirm coverage. If a procedure is not covered by your insurance and cannot be substituted, GPMA will submit an authorization request to your insurance company for you.
- RadiologyOrders are forms we give to patients so that they can have diagnostic tests done. These tests include...
- X-Rays
- Lesions