
Linwah Yip, MD
Endocrine Surgery
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Languages
- English
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FemaleAbout Linwah Yip
Linwah Yip, MD, FACS, is an associate professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, chief of the Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, and program director for the University of Pittsburgh Endocrine Surgery Fellowship. She specializes in thyroid and parathyroid disease/cancers, adrenal tumors, and functional pancreatic tumors. She studies how molecular testing can optimize diagnosis and treatment for thyroid cancer patients and leads the UPMC VHL Alliance Comprehensive Clinical Care Center.
Dr. Yip is board-certified in general surgery. She received her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago. Dr. Yip completed surgical residency training at Northwestern University in Chicago and the University of Florida Health Sciences Center in Jacksonville, Fla., and surgical oncology research and clinical fellowships at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and UPMC.
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Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- University of Pittsburgh Physicians - Endocrine Surgery
- 3601 5th Avenue, Falk Medical Building, Suite 6B, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- phone: 412-647-0467
Expertise
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
FellowshipNorthwestern University - Feinberg
ResidencyUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
FellowshipUniversity Medical Center
ResidencyUniversity of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
Medical EducationBoard Certifications
Surgery
American Board of SurgeryInsurance
- UPMC for Life
- UPMC for You
- UPMC Health Plan
- Aetna
- Amerihealth Caritas
- Caresource
- Cigna
- Gateway
- Highmark
- Humana
- Independent Health
- Medical Mutual of OH
- Medicare
- Non-PA Medical Assistance
- PA Health And Wellness
- PA Medical Assitance
- Palmetto
- The Health Plan
- Tricare
- Unison
- United Healthcare
- Veterans Choice
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
502 ratings, 103 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Dr Yip is kind, friendly and very well spoken. She took the time to answer all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Again, everyone was excellent. Very professional, polite and caring. Dr. Yip was the best and I didn't even have the surgery yet. She explained everything in detail and answered all our questions before we could even ask them. We left feeling blessed that I am in the best medical hands for what my future lies before me. It makes me feel so much calmer and confident about my upcoming surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Excellent care and very good at explaining what was going on.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Dr Yip has a very caring and kind demeanor. She has the ability to put patients at ease with her knowledge, explanations, and empathy. She was very thorough and actually cared about my feelings and my reactions to a stressful diagnosis for me. I would recommend Dr Yip to everyone!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
I saw both the physician assistant and Dr. Yip. They were both wonderful, and I would highly recommend this office to anyone in search of an endocrinologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Dr Yip was wonderful. Very intensive and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Dr.Yip is a wonderful surgeon and has the best bedside manner of any Dr. That I have ever known.She is very detailed. Is willing to listen and answer any questions. I would highly recommend her to friends and family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Excellent care, excellent Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Dr Yip is extremely nice and very professional. She explains everything so you can understand and made sure I was ok before the surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Dr. Yip is very thorough and explains in lay terminology that I can understand.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
The doctor was good but talked fast.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2025
Love love love Dr Yip
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2025
Dr Yip displayed care, concern, and knowledge in regard to my surgery and follow up care and expectations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
Really appreciate dr yip and assistants
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2025
Very pleased with Dr Yop and her staff at UPMC
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2025
Dr. YipOutstanding!
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2025
Appointment started 10 minutes early with no warning and lasted possibly 3 minutes
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2025
Dr. Yip was compassionate and understanding and was willing to take the time to answer all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2025
I'm so very happy that I go for them and absolutelyRecommending with them to my friends and family. god bless them all
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
Dr Yip listened very closely and addressed all of my questions and concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
I thought everything went well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
Best doctor I've had in awhile
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2025
I would definitely recommend her to everyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
I have been very pleased with the care I have received by the PA and Doctor. They are excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Absolutely love Dr. Yip.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Dr. Yip and her team were awesome...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
I will always recommend Dr. Yip to anyone who would ever have any need for thyroid related issues, especially surgery. She is truly the best of the best. My scar has healed beautifully, with no complications whatsoever. Any issues I've faced after the surgery at all have been at the hands of my primary endocrinologist, unfortunately they can't all be like Yip.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
She is a great Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
Everyone was terrific.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
I would (and have already!) recommended Dr Yip to anyone undergoing thyroid surgery. Have felt so comfortable with her from the initial visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Dr Yip was positively exceptional. The very best I could have hoped for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Explained everything so that I was able to understand. She was very thorough and answered every question I had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Dr. Yip was kind, patient, and extremely knowledgeable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
This is the 2nd time I have been to dr.Yip. I wouldn't want to have anyone else do the surgery I'm getting. I trust her implicitly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
She's the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
Dr tip is excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2024
Clear instructions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Dr. Yip and her fellow took time to listen and walk me through treatment options. Very patient and compassionate. They also fit me in early to accommodate other testing I was having done that day.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
I would give this experience 5 stars from the time I first called to leaving the office. Turn around time was quick. Called office on a Friday and they called me back Monday morning with answers and appointments. You can't get much better. I will definitely recommend Dr. Yip.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
Dr. Yip and her PA were both very kind, and very knowledgeable. Everything was explained well and on a laypersons level but not in a condescending manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
I'm thinking during and post appt that Dr. Yip is the most amazing physician I ever met. Her professionalism intelligence and explanation of all I could expect throughout my care and recovery.I feel truly blessed and safe and much less anxious after consultation with her and staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
The Doctor is extremely caring and thorough and appears she has a PA assisting her that is the same way!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
I was very happy with how I was treated.I really liked Dr Yip
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Dr. Yip was very good and understood all I explained to her. She had great answers
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
Dr Yip is the absolute best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Very good experience. Would recommend Dr. And hospital
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Dr. Yip is a very caring person - excellent Doctor - I feel fortunate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
I would certainly recommend Dr. Yip and her staff! Thank you for everything!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
DR. YIP WAS VERY THOROUGH WITH HER EXPLANATION OF THE PLANNED SURGERY AND POSSIBLE ISSUES.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
The doctor explained everything that I was expected to do during my recovery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Very pleased with Dr. Yip and her team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Everything was explained to me and I felt very comfortable talking to Dr. Yit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Dr. Yip is a great doctor. I am pleased with my results of my surgery and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Very happy seeing Dr Yip. Confident in her. She listened, asked questions, I understood everything she explained.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Dr. Was caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
Dr. Yip's concern for my health and comfort have been exceptional-prior to, during, and after surgery. She responded promptly, kindly, and comprehensively to my questions. She's a gem!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
Again, I was treated very well, listened to fully, did not feel like I was forced to advocate for myself at any point because they simply took the time and care to listen to my questions and concerns the first time anything was mentioned. Everyone was lovely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
Excellent care provided by Dr. Yip
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
Will definitely recommend her to anyone. No one can tell where they scar is.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
Dr. Yip explained every thing to me and answered all of my questions. She was very knowledgeable. She took her time and made sure that I understood everything about my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2024
Very informative and answered all questions. I never felt like she was rushing through the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
Explained everything kind things to say
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
All staff was kind and courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Dr. Yip is straight forward yet compassionate.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Highly recommend Dr. Yip and her team of professionals
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
So impressed with Dr Yip. She is outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
Dr.Yip is always polite, professional, and competent. I trust her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Dr Yip was amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2024
Excellent knowledge base and involved me in care planning.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2024
I Would definitely refer Dr. Yip to my friends&family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2024
I was very pleased with Dr. Yip
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2024
Great Communication
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2024
Caring and understanding provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2024
Very pleased
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2024
Highly recommend. Dr. Linwah Yip is an excellent specialist. The staff is also very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2024
Doctor Yip and all her associates are awesome!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2024
I was very impressed with Dr. Yip. I can see why she is so highly reviewed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2024
Dr Yip was helpful, understanding and very knowledgeable. She didn't rush us, explained things wonderfully and allowed for questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2024
Great experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2024
Very Impressed with the entire vist. Dr Yip was so informative and attentive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2023
Just loved having Doctor Yip.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2023
Think the world of her, the Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2023
Dr. Yip is very caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2023
Like her very much
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2023
All three, the PA, Dr and Nurse were all very professional and patient with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2023
Exceptional doctor and team!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2023
Dr. Yip is always extremely pleasant and caring!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2023
She was very attentive to my questions. Explained things very well. She showed great care & concern for me and discussed the best plan based on my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2023
Dr Yip was great!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2023
Dr. Yip is an asset to UPMC
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2023
I was very impressed by the care and compassion shown by the entire staff.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2023
I was left unsure about my followup care with Dr. Yip.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2023
Excellent physician!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2023
Dr Yip makes me feel very confident that she is giving me the care I need.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2023
Great surgeon
- No RatingReviewed on 8/31/2023
I feel my Dr is there to help me understand what's going on in my body and to help me with my fears and concerns and to find the best opinion that we can do. I did not feel better after I talked with Dr Yip at my appointment. I just felt more stressed and upset.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2023
Dr. Yip was thorough, professional, and very caring. I am very grateful for the excellent care I have received from her and her team during this process.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2023
Very happy with both PA and surgeon. Both were very informative and willing to answer questions
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2023
My diagnosis did not require any further follow up with Dr. Yip. I did/do have concerns about my weight gain which I brought up with Dr. Yip. She wasn't concerned and shrugged it off a bit. I understand why, but it was/is still a concern of mine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2023
Very satisfied with the level of attention and knowledge of PA. Dr Yip is excellent and I appreciate how she communicated with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2023
I felt that everyone listened to my concerns and helped me to make a decision regarding my treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2023
Dr. Yip and her associates are awesome in explaining everything and making sure you understand and are comfortable with the decisions!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2023
Dr. Yip is wonderful and I am very pleased with the care I received!