I've struggled with psoriatic arthritis for 20 years. I have been on every medication, including methotrexate and biologics. Although some of these medicines worked for a while or had no effect on me, I realized that I pretty much gave up on myself. After spending a month in the hospital and nearly losing my kidney functions I decided to get a second opinion. I found Dr. Yu and he put me on a path to health that I forgot existed! He opened my eyes to a quality of life that for 20 years I had been seeking! I give him all the credit for my reinvigorated life and he, being the humble man he is tells me, " you did all the work!" I have my life back and feel only joy, a joy that has replaced my pain! Thank you Dr. 1000 times thank you! Appreciatively, Alex Ibarra read more

Having been diagnosed 2 years ago with RA and being on drugs that left me feeling like I traded pain for constantly feeling crummy with GI issues among others, I found Dr Yu who not only suffered with his own autoimmune disease but is extremely well credentialed as a Board certified Rheumatologist, (also Internal Medicine, Functional medicine and Integrative medicine). He is empathetic, brilliant, available and unlike so many traditional Rheumatologists who check the box from a list of drugs, thinks outside the box to try to help with alternatives to harsh drugs to possibly reset or treat the disease symptoms in a way that works best for each individual patient. He has given me hope and sometimes that alone is worth its weight in gold. I have been able to significantly reduce the amount of drug I am on and feel more like my "normal self". I am eternally grateful for Dr Yu. J read more

I found Dr Yu and was thrilled as he was interested in treatments I needed. I also asked him to be my PCP that's how impressed I was. We were getting started and I was making a trip to his office which is hard for me and he knew it. The coward that he is let me drag my butt to his office where he referred me to some horrible functional medicine docs in Tustin and said some lame thing about not being my pcp He knew he was changing his insurance and practice and instead of making a virtual appt to tell me he's moving in another direction he made me drag myself to his office where he didn't even tell me I was basically fired. And then his office calls me to tell me he stopped taking Medicare. This guy is a flake. read more

CUIDADO!!!!!' El día de hoy llamé para hacer una cita. Lo primero, antes que nada me dijeron que no aceptan seguro. Bueno, eso es decisión del doctor y está bien pero cuando me quisieron dar la cita para finales de Agosto, les expliqué I've tenía mucho dolor y que si era posible estar en lista de espera para cancelación. Me dijeron que si quería ver al doctor más rápido, tenía que pagar $700 dlls extras para verlo después de las horas de trabajo o finales de semana. Pienso que independientemente si se puede o no pagar ese dinero, este doctor tiene solamente interés monetario. Pienso que lo único que le interesa es el dinero!!!!!! read more

How many times can you find an Integrative Rheumatologist that is a physician and patient himself? My wife has seen a number of rheumatologists the last 22 years for Lupus and now Dermatomyositis. She found Dr Micah Yu online after doing research for an integrative rheumatologist. From her first virtual visit with Dr Yu until now, shes had very pleasant experiences. He's knowledgeable and helping find the root of the problem. Not like others that just slap a bandaid on. He is kind, compassionate and spends time listening and explaining and really trying to get to know her issues. She is currently under his care and we truly feel she is on the right path and making progress. Thank you Dr Yu. read more

I can't thank Dr. Yu enough for his comprehensive care. When I was told by the first rheumatologist, my symptoms were due to being a mom, I sought out a second opinion. I found Dr. Yu and confirmed through colleagues he was the real deal. I was able to be seen promptly. I then became pregnant and we had to put treatments and workup on hold. After pregnancy when my symptoms worsened, it was going to take me 6+ months to get into a rheumatologist. Even with PPO. I turned back to Dr. Yu who saw me immediately, got the workup and diagnosis made. He worked within the parameters I had knowing how expensive treatment for my rare condition was going to be, supported me, and provided referrals. I will continue to utilize his expertise and recommend him to friends and my own patients. Thank you Dr. Yu for listening and your patient advocacy! read more

Very compassionate, listens to your needs and works with you towards reaching your goal!

I'm glad I met Dr. Yu. I'm a 31-year-old woman, mom of two little ones, and I was very scared with the possibility of having an autoimmune disease. Dr. Yu was knowledgeable and very caring. He took his time to talk and listen to me. He gave me a final diagnosis and went through the treatment options and has been guiding me to a path of wellness with a lifestyle approach, which has been amazing. He makes you feel comfortable, which is an a great thing for doctors nowadays. He was never in a hurry. And, whenever I needed his help for extra questions and guidance, he was super helpful through e-mail. Very easy to communicate with. Thank you Dr. Yu. I'm on my way to full remission :) read more

I had been to over 8 doctors in 2 years to try and figure out what was going on with my ankles and feet and Dr Yu expedited the process significantly! I would have had to wait over a year to get referred to a rheumatologist locally and was able to get in to see Dr. Yu within 10 days. Very impressed! read more

Wonderful!! and so fortuitous to find him after listening to a Clint Paddison podcast with Dr Yu as the guest. He's not only a bit of rock star but the perfect rheumatologist and what I had been hoping to find, someone with the training and background in science, microbiome and lifestyle. He's super caring and empathetic and will partner with you to wellness. My former rheumatologist was not a good listener and used scare tactics to keep me on methotrexate. Dr. Yu has been just the opposite and has helped me off the drug along with other things that have come up in my bloodwork. I'm thankful to have found him and for his guidance every visit. Thank you Dr. Yu. read more

Dr. Yu is a very caring physician, rheumatologist and integrative and functional medicine specialist. He treats the whole person, instead of just with antirheumatic drugs and immunosuppressants. He goes for the root cause of the autoimmune disease. I have greatly benefited from his integrative approach with proper non-inflammatory diet, supplements and other measures, like injections against causative molecules. I highly recommend him and recommend you watch his informative YouTube videos to learn more about the autoimmune diseases that afflict us. In my case, my inflammatory markers (CRP and ESR) have normalized (very high when I first came to him) with his integrative approach, I have RA and I realized after a lot of research, that it takes long, even decades, to develop. So one has to be patient with the treatment, have faith in it and your doctor, like Dr. Yu, and give it time to work. read more

Dr. Micah Yu is a brilliant and compassionate Doctor. I have a complicated disease. He is extremely thorough and knowable on many so levels. I will highly recommend him to my family and friends. He is a Doctor that goes Above and beyond. read more

Until you experience an autoimmune disease, you don't realize how rare and valuable a good rheumatologist is. I ran across Dr. Yu on Facebook and he got his license in my state so I could be his patient. I've had a very hard time with different medications and wanted to try a holistic approach, more focused on blending lifestyle changes with medicine. He's very experienced and comfortable with doing this and is easy to develop a strong and supportive relationship with. I wish all of my specialists were more like him, but for now I'll just be grateful I have him for a rheumatologist. read more

I've seen so many specialist doctors, naturopaths, nutritionists/dietitians, acupuncturists and even some very alternative holistic healers trying to get to the root of my problems. They usually dismissed me with a generic diagnosis that didn't really mean anything, told me I just had anxiety or depression and needed to see a therapist, or gave me an acute diagnosis that didn't connect the dots between all of my symptoms. My quality of life was quite low by the time I saw Dr. Yu. He immediately clocked my symptoms and told me his suspected diagnosis, which I'd never heard of before. One of the things I've been most surprised by is a few times that I've seen him he's told me he's been at a conference recently and was thinking of me based on what he'd learned. Once he asked others there about my specific test results. What other doctors are going to conferences and thinking of their specific patients!? The main con is that they don't take insurance and it's quite a hefty financial investment, but thus far it's been worth it to get my life back with an integrative approach, especially because I've already wasted so much $$ on traditional Western medicine and probably made myself worse with some of the pharmaceuticals they prescribed. He doesn't leave any stone unturned and makes sure to test and explore all possible avenues. Dr. Yu is extremely passionate, caring and thorough, and I highly recommend him to anyone who's been struggling with mystery chronic illnesses, whether autoimmune or otherwise. read more

I am SO thankful for Dr. Yu. For many years I suffered from inflammatory symptoms but was never diagnosed with a disorder. Noone could provide me with any relief but that changed after meeting Dr. Yu. He was able to diagnose me fairly quickly. He suggested meds and lifestyle changes, after a few months most of those symptoms are gone. I am on the road to recovery. I've struggled for many years with pain and weakness and now I have my life back. I really appreciate his holistic approach to my health. He is not the kind of doctor that will only provide you with meds. He looks at every aspect of your life and provides suggestions that will promote healing. I wish I would've met him sooner. read more

Dr Yu is extremely caring, kind and responsive. He has gone out of his way to help solve my medical issues. I highly recommend him as a medical doctor. This is how the "medical" profession should be handled. read more

His website asks you to put all your information in regarding your insurance id and group number and carrier only to be told, once you fill out his registration form and you call in to make an appointment, that he does not take insurance but they'll be happy to give you a bill that you can try to get insurance to pay you for whatever if any. Why would you ask insurance info if you don't accept it? Oh by the way, they took my credit card info before they told me how much, first visit $400, it would cost out of pocket. read more

Dr. Yu was a life saver for me! He got to the bottom of my diagnosis very quickly after years of doctor appointments with no luck. He was able to clear the specialty medication that I needed with my insurance company much faster than expected with no issues. I appreciate his integrative approach taking lifestyle and diet into account and making those a priority as well, and follow up appointments are always enjoyable. With his help I went from excruciating pain every day to living a very normal life with minimal pain and I cannot recommend him enough. read more

If you are looking for a more caring, personal and integrative approach to address your immune system issues, contact Dr. Yu! He is very professional, extremely knowledgeable and efficient. It took me many years to finally find a medical doctor who also specializes in lifestyle and integrative medicine. He really educates you about your health and provides you with a program that suits your lifestyle. Since 2004, my body has been going through different types of musculoskeletal diseases and other types of conditions. So many unknowns but Dr. Yu has been helpful in guiding me on how to take care of my immune system. (Not the quick fix!) It has been almost 2 months since I started following his medical/holistic advice and I am already seeing a lot of positive changes in my body. I feel light, more energy, less inflammation, less rashes, less flares, incredible gut health improvement, decreased pain, decreased "unhealthy" cravings, better sleep, less anxiety, lost 3 lbs, and much less use of pain med. If you are anything like me, you will love his educational posts in social media. Great doctor. Thank you for all that you do, Dr. Yu read more

Dr. Yu is professional, a great listener and compassionate. Dr. Yu offers experience and knowledge in treating autoimmune disease with options that include dietary changes. He recognizes that medicine is not the only means to a solution. I am privileged to call Dr. Yu my doctor. read more

I am very pleased with the care that I am receiving with Dr Yu. He is kind and attentive and very knowledgable. He brings together traditional treatment along with alternative options and I feel very blessed to be under his care! read more

Dr. Yu is an amazing doctor. I've been seeing him for over a year and I couldn't ask for a better doctor.

Dr. Yu is amazing!! I've been through many rheumatologists and Dr. Yu is by far the best! Most rheumatologists give you fifteen minutes of their time, if that, and load you up with meds that give you a myriad of side effects. Dr. Yu stands out among the rest for many reasons. One of which is that he spends a lot of time with his patients and actually listens. Another is that he is concerned with the whole picture of his patients. In addition to what you'd get from a typical rheumatologist, he's also focusing on the patient's lifestyle and how altering one's diet, sleep, exercise, environment, etc. can really quiet the flare ups. He's incredibly compassionate, empathetic and, suffering from auto immune diseases himself, he knows how tough the struggles of chronic illness can be. If you're looking for a rheumatologist that treats you like a human being and not just another twelve o'clock appointment, Dr. Yu is your doctor! read more