Referred to Dr. Yeh for cervical and lumbar disc issues. I was able to get in quickly and initially was interviewed by his PA Justin who was very thorough and pleasant. He set me up with and appointment with Dr. Yeh within 2 weeks. Dr Yeh is a very pleasant, personable neurosurgeon who had reviewed my file, including my CT and MRI scan, with me and discussed the possible treatment options. He never pressured me to have surgery so I opted for conservative treatment with follow up visits every 3 months. So far, I am happy with my decision and Dr. Yeh's treatment. read more

Dr Yeh is caring n warm n listens , never hurry's. Beyond a doubt he is the best in my area . Justin his PA is also excellent,listens and cares. in Surgery they are a brilliant team. Postoperative care was very good. As a retired surgical nurse,I know ! Also his office staff is very good,over 2 years and no problems. read more

Saw Dr Yeh and his staff a few years ago. Great doctor and staff! Very thorough and not in a hurry to do surgery, which I respect. Am doing well thanks to Dr Yeh. read more

I wish I could fly you to Florida...so many people ask me where I had my cervical disc replacement surgery done. I can't say enough amazing things about Dr Yeh and PA Justin. So easy to work with. They took extra time to explain everything in detail. The surgery was outpatient, I had barely any feeling in my right arm and fingers, no grip strength. In recovery room after surgery I felt 100% better, it was amazing. Thank you so much Dr Yeh! read more

Dr. Yeh and his I think 5 person staff are like poetry in motion. From the day I called to schedule my first appointment to the day I was pain free was about 4-6 weeks. They are efficient. No gib gabbing at all with any of them. Amazing how much time they save. Dr. Yeh is an artist. I got a new disc in my neck and experienced no pain whatsoever, after being in pretty much pain 24/7 for around a year. Can't say enough about definitely my best medical experience of all, other than the birth of my children. read more

Dr. Yeh is a compassionate and skillful neurosurgeon. I had pain in my neck for 10 years. He replaced the disc in my neck and I recovered quickly and was pain free for the first time in 10 years! read more

Dr. Yeh is the best. When I had better insurance, he did some surgeries for me that improved the quality of my life and reduced my pain level. Highly recommend him if you need a neurosurgeon. I just wish he accepted CenCal patients. read more

Dr. Yeh, If you are lucky enough to get Dr. Yeh you will be getting a surgeon who is not only extremely skilled but is a caring, kind and direct physician. While I was getting the imaging work done ahead of my cervical surgery all of the (MRI and Xray) tech's said, "oh, you have Dr. YEAH! " All said how lucky I was. Fully agree! read more

I had a disc replacement with this amazing doctor and his amazing team. They are professionals. They know what they're doing and they take good care of you before, during and after surgery. I'm so very thankful for Dr. Yeh, Justin and Ferdie and Dustin, the entire staff Are top-notch.! read more

I had been waiting to see Dr Yeh for months. Even though I have Medicare Advantage PPO when I called to make an appt I was told I needed a referral from my primary care Dr. My Dr had retired in Dec 2023, my new primary care appt wasnt until Oct 2024. My new Dr submitted the referral, I waited a week then called. I was told they hadnt received it. My Dr office refaxed the referral, when I called the nest day the same somewhat rude receptionist told me they returned the referral as the dont accept United Health Care Insurance. I had previous checked on that and I had found that he did. I talked to a friend of mine currently seeing him and she told me SHE HAS UHC Medicare Advantage PPO ... just like me. He may be a great surgeon, I'll never know, I'm done with the rudeness and will seek care in So Calif! I've wasted months in pain for nothing. Thanks alot! read more

UPDATE 12/21: I received another patronizing message from Jennifer in the office of Dr. Yeh reminding me to pay the open balance that my insurance did not cover (I've already paid my co-pay). I now have 2 separate doctors (UCLA and MAYO) that have now told me that the injection Yeh's office was pushing would not have done much and that I require surgery. With that in mind, it's my opinion that Dr. Yeh's office is just another pain specialist pushing expensive treatments to squeeze money from patients insurance - and pockets. And shame on them for attempting to have me undergo a painful injection in my neck without anesthesia. Please listen to me, I've been to many pain centers in both Chicago and SoCal and can tell good pain treatment from bad. These guys are bad and I think their intentions are more on making money over patient pain control. read more

Excellent surgeon. Disc placement was textbook. I recommend everyone who mentions spine issues to see him. Dr Yeh also has awesome staff, including an amazing PA, Justin. They stayed on top of my care for the year following surgery and were very proactive. read more

Super professional. Very helpful and seems genuinely concerned. I would definitely recommend him. I am looking forward to feeling much better. read more

I would not Recommend him to anyone. I had a failed surgery and the pain was excruciating. He sat with his feet up on a table leaning back in a chair and literally laughed at me and said he did what he was supposed to do. Horrible person and Dr at the time. read more

Dr. David Yeh is a phenomenal, highly-skilled Neurosurgeon! He (assisted by his PA, Justin) did a total disc replacement in my cervical spine with AMAZING results. The fit was so perfect, there was no need to wear a neck brace following the surgery! Beyond being a brilliant surgeon, Dr. Yeh is humble, down-to-earth, very caring and easy to communicate with. You know how top-flight Dr. Yeh is when the leader in intervertebral disc prosthesis for the cervical spine (Centinel Spine) has asked him to help train other Neurosurgeons worldwide. Down the road, Dr. Yeh will be addressing other issues in my cervical spine. All of Dr. Yeh's staff are top-quality (Tami, front desk; Dee NP; Jennifer RN, etc.)! I highly recommend Dr. David Yeh, Central Coast Neurology! Kenneth S. read more

Was referred to Dr Yeh for nerve conduction test for carpal tunnel. The first appointment was a telemedicine to ask several questions of have symptoms that I was experiencing. An office visit, nerve conduction test and follow up appointment all happened within a two month period and that was during the holidays. I am very pleased with the care I received from Dr Yeh and his staff and would recommend him. read more

At first I thought this place was great, then a day before my surgery they cancel after they had me do running around getting an EKG and getting my a1c to them, JENNIFER that works for him is the biggest bit$$ I have ever dealt with, she shouldn't be in health care, calls in now to my doctor for a referral for a new surgeon, Dr. Yeah should probably stick to his violin playing and leave surgeries to the real doctors, Terry A read more

Dr. Yeh performed artificial disc replacement on me and on my sister the year before. He is very thorough in his explanations and very experienced. I definitely plan on going back or referring others to him. He has a very calming presence that helps alleviate any anxiety over procedures. I am updating this after my second disc replacement. He is still my number one recommendation for your neurological needs on the Central Coast. read more

Should've updated this awhile ago. I'm completely pain free and have been since shortly after my post op recovery period. One would never guess I had such horrendous pain, for so many years. This was my second spinal surgery (first time with Dr Yeh). While I believe his communication skills, post surgery, could improve.....he sure is good with a scalpel! I'm forever grateful to be out of pain and feeling like an entirely different human. read more

I recently had a Microdiscectomy procedure with Dr. Yeh. Dr. Yeh and his assistants/staff went above and beyond what was expected as this was my second Microdiscectomy. The first surgery was with a well-known Surgeon in Dallas, Texas and a few years after that surgery I began to have reoccurring problems in the same exact area. Three years after the surgery, a MRI showed I had the same exact disc herniation as before the surgery. I struggled with off-and -on back pain until 9 years had passed since the first surgery and I got another MRI. The herniation was now larger and needed surgery again. Dr. Yeh was chosen to do the surgery as he is highly recommended by his peers and patients. Dr. Yeh and staff were able to fit me into their schedule and within a week I was in surgery. The surgery was planned to take between 45 minutes to an hour. The herniation had adhered to the nerve and after an extra 45 minutes of surgery time, Dr. Yeh and his assistant, PA Justin, separated the herniated disc from the nerve and the herniation was removed. I was not awake during the surgery, but I was told that the operation room burst into cheers the moment the herniation and the nerve were separated. Dr. Yeh and staff were very helpful with instructions for post-surgery care and with exercises to make sure the surgery and my future back health would be the best it can be. This type of surgery you should be able to go home the same day after the surgery. I did travel to San Luis Obispo from Dallas on a Friday and was back home in my bed Sunday night. I was contacted by Dr. Yeh and his staff multiple times after the surgery to just check up on me to see how I was doing. I can't thank Dr. Yeh and staff enough for all aspects of this process from consultation, recommendation of procedure, admittance, pre-surgery, surgery, post-surgery instructions and follow-ups. Thank you as I can now lead a normal, pain-free life doing the things I want to do with my family and friends, Randall Dunn read more

Dr. Yeh once told me, "You are not disposable." Which is how every neurosurgeon and pain management doctor who had seen me before him had made me feel. With three disks gone in my back due to degenerative disk disease, and multiple bone spurs and narrowing of the canal where my nerves from my lumbar spine to my left hip were, my life consisted of pain that wasn't treatable with the measley 3 percocet a day that the pain management doctors would give me after pleading with them for years. I was mostly bed-ridden. Finally, I found Dr. Yeh, with the help of Nancy Seiler, and Dr. Yeh agreed to do surgery removing bone spurs and widening that canal. I have no more sciatica in my left leg/foot, and pain localized to my lumbar spine. Now the pain is manageable. I am so much better, that I am going back to community college to get my A.A. degree! Thanks Dr. Yeh! read more

Dr Yeh speaks calmly and clearly. He read my MRI, explained that I was in crisis, the surgery was very difficult and that time was of the essence. He also noted that he was very good at what he did--that is practice the most difficult of all surgical disciplines. I'm not a Dr and cannot judge surgical expertise. But I have over a very long life learned to be able to know when to trust and when not to. I trusted Dr Yeh and within the hour was in surgery. He saved my life. I recommend Dr Yeh without reservation. read more

I just had my "session" with Dr. Yeh. Arrogant, presumptuous, condescending, and ignorant. Here I am with a Ph.D in health care and he is lecturing me on the avocation of pain medication and patients' rights. Never have I had a physician talk over me like this. Completely unprofessional. Like another reviewer here, he basically stated I had to "live" with the pain, since "we all have to live with some pain in our lives," his words. Unreal. After I told him that there are times that I have critically discomforting pain, he was unmoved. And I wasn't even asking for pain medication, I was just stating my condition. Then he went off on a long, incorrect screed about the "over abuse" of narcotics, and how they were never effective and that they were just to pad profits for the pharmaceutical industry. Although this is partially true, it is the PHYSICIANS that wrote the prescriptions and got the kickbacks. Let's please remember that. I will be getting a second opinion on my back problems and I warn you not to go to this quack. Only in SLO county would this level of incompetence survive in our medical arena. He would never make in a large geographical area where patients would have more options. read more

Dr. Yeh's office was able to get us in very quickly and get us scheduled for surgery very quickly as my husband was suffering acute pain that was getting very little relief from pain medication. The office staff was friendly, efficient, and compassionate. Dr. Yeh has a great bedside manner. He is confident without being cocky, and he has a very calm reassuring kind demeanor. He is also a great surgeon! I highly recommend him! read more

I found Dr. Yeh to be very professional, knowledgeable and compassionate. He treated my elderly family member for head injury. He was very kind. read more

I am so pleased with the results of my spinal surgery. Dr. Yeh and his team are amazing. I was up and walking, pain free right after surgery. In addition to a fusion they installed a Coflex device which will enable me to move better. I would recommend Dr. Yeh to anyone suffering from spinal stenosis, or any other back problems. Thank you Dr. Yeh read more

I saw him status post an MRI I had done of my cervical spine. He just gave me the creeps. I almost felt like a was a subject of some weird "experiment". IMO he was a very odd person with a very odd bedside manner. There is no way I would ever let him get near me again, and certainly not let him perform surgery on me. I like Dr Kissel, but he's not on my insurance:( read more

My mother had a stroke in July of 2016 and after her hospital stay she was referred to Dr. Yeh. He made her feel at ease about her memory loss and anxiety issues that resulted from her stroke, and definitely knows what he is doing. Hopefully you or your loved ones will never need his services, I would never wish an illness on anyone, but if you or a loved one finds yourself in a situation where you require assistance with neurological issues, I would recommend this kind, intelligent doctor. He really does have a great bed-side manner, is well spoken and eloquent, but he explains things in a way that even us non-doctors can understand. read more

Excellent doctor, thorough, a listener, experienced and skilled. Kind, attentive, knowledgeable staff. I'd have no hesitation referring my family. Highest recommendation. read more

Dr. Yeh was a nice guy but his input on my back situation had zero added benefit. I've been struggling with back pain for well over a decade and he basically said I'm fat and absolutely said he didn't know why I was focused on my back... as if it was a figment of my imagination and nevermind how active I am. At the same time he said maybe I had a tissue disease... but didn't want to diagnose me with that because that's a horrible disease. What? I understand if the data at hand didn't add up with what I'm experiencing, but to conclude that I must not be experiencing it... well isn't that just grand. I just want to get to the bottom of the problem so I know what's going on and what to do to avoid further injury... it's a shame that doctors don't feel the same way. read more

My son had a brain hemorrhage from a fall and a damaged liver that kept him from being able to have the pressure on his brain removed due to not being able to stop the bleeding. He was in dire condition. Dr. Yeh went above and beyond to keep us informed of everything going on and I know he saved my sons life. read more