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Byung Yu, MD

Byung Yu, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Internal Medicine

Languages

English, Korean

Seeing patients at

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82 reviews

    • Reviewed on Aug 27, 2026
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    Knowledgeable, courteous.

    • Reviewed on Aug 26, 2026
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    Doctor talks to his computer not to you

    • Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026
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    All I can say is horrible

    • Reviewed on Aug 13, 2026
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    Only seen Dr Yu twice since my previous Dr retired,seems knowledgeable and will talk with you

    • Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026
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    He was courteous and kind. He took the time to explain everything and answered all my questions

    • Reviewed on Aug 4, 2026
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    Very good doctor tell you exactly what is going on no sugar coating

    • Reviewed on Jul 30, 2026
    • Verified Review

    very pleased with his attention for are visit

    • Reviewed on Jul 25, 2026
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    Dr Yu was better and more attentive than my last visit with him. I appreciated his call about my test results

    • Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026
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    See my earlier comments

    • Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026
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    15-20 years experience with Dr. Yu! Always there when needed.

    • Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026
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    Very satisfied with the care and attention he gave me. Only slight issue is verbally understanding him because he speaks low and quickly.

    • Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026
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    Dr Yu is patient, kind, caring and very knowledgeable! He informed me rather quickly about my test results

    • Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026
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    Found him very professional and competent

    • Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
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    Takes time to exam ..explain & care

    • Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026
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    based on this first visit

    • Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
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    He was very professional, went over medications, gave advice on diet and exercise. I felt he was interested in keeping me healthy.

    • Reviewed on May 30, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He cares about you. Listens to what you say. Very engaging. Also, like his sense of humor

    • Reviewed on May 30, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Aware of senior problems and diagnosis how to solve them

    • Reviewed on May 30, 2026
    • Verified Review

    I've had relief.

    • Reviewed on May 30, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Knowledgeable, professional, compassionate, good listener, provides information needed. Would sometimes like more time with Dr. Yu, but Optum probably controls this.

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  • About Byung Yu, MD

    Dr. Byung Yu is an internal medicine physician providing adult primary care. He focuses on preventive care as well as evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Yu strives to deliver high-quality, thoughtful care that supports both immediate needs and long-term health.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Licenses

    NJ, 25MA06488800

    Network Name

    RiverSide

    NPI

    1386683092

  • Insurance Accepted

    This list is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current plans accepted by the provider. Optum accepts most major health insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company to confirm your coverage, eligibility, and the provider's participation in your plan.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • BCBS
    • Braven Health
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • FirstHealth
    • Horizon BCBS NJ
    • Humana
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • NJ Medicaid
    • Oxford
    • QualCare
    • TRICARE
    • UHC
    • UMR
    • USFHP
  • Education

    Medical School

    • University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine

    Residency

    • University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine