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Linwah Yip

Linwah Yip, MD

Endocrine Surgery

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
Video Visit
4.9 of 5 stars502 ratings, 103 reviews
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Child
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About 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

  1. University of Pittsburgh Physicians - Endocrine Surgery
    • 3601 5th Avenue, Falk Medical Building, Suite 6B, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

    Expertise

    Education

    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

    Fellowship

    Northwestern University - Feinberg

    Residency

    University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Fellowship

    University Medical Center

    Residency

    University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine

    Medical Education

    Board Certifications

    Surgery

    American Board of Surgery

    Insurance

    Please call the physician's office to verify insurance coverage.
    Search plans
    • 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 reviews

    The 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.

    Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
    Average provider Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
    Average provider Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care
    Average provider Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment
    Average provider Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
    Average provider Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 6/5/2025

      Excellent care and very good at explaining what was going on.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 5/14/2025

      Outstanding!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/14/2025

      Dr Yip was wonderful. Very intensive and caring

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 5/1/2025

      Excellent care, excellent Doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 4/17/2025

      Dr. Yip is very thorough and explains in lay terminology that I can understand.

      3 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/16/2025

      The doctor was good but talked fast.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/3/2025

      Love love love Dr Yip

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 3/19/2025

      Really appreciate dr yip and assistants

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/13/2025

      Very pleased with Dr Yop and her staff at UPMC

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/6/2025

      Dr. YipOutstanding!

      3 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/27/2025

      Appointment started 10 minutes early with no warning and lasted possibly 3 minutes

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 2/20/2025

      Dr Yip listened very closely and addressed all of my questions and concerns

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/19/2025

      I thought everything went well

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/13/2025

      Best doctor I've had in awhile

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/12/2025

      I would definitely recommend her to everyone.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 1/16/2025

      Absolutely love Dr. Yip.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/15/2025

      Dr. Yip and her team were awesome...

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 1/9/2025

      She is a great Doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/8/2025

      Everyone was terrific.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 12/23/2024

      Good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/19/2024

      Dr Yip was positively exceptional. The very best I could have hoped for.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 12/12/2024

      Dr. Yip was kind, patient, and extremely knowledgeable!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 12/5/2024

      She's the best!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/21/2024

      Dr tip is excellent!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/14/2024

      Clear instructions

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 10/9/2024

      I was very happy with how I was treated.I really liked Dr Yip

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/3/2024

      Dr. Yip was very good and understood all I explained to her. She had great answers

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/26/2024

      Dr Yip is the absolute best

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/19/2024

      Very good experience. Would recommend Dr. And hospital

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/5/2024

      Dr. Yip is a very caring person - excellent Doctor - I feel fortunate

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/4/2024

      I would certainly recommend Dr. Yip and her staff! Thank you for everything!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/15/2024

      DR. YIP WAS VERY THOROUGH WITH HER EXPLANATION OF THE PLANNED SURGERY AND POSSIBLE ISSUES.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/15/2024

      The doctor explained everything that I was expected to do during my recovery.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/7/2024

      Very pleased with Dr. Yip and her team.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/17/2024

      Everything was explained to me and I felt very comfortable talking to Dr. Yit.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 6/20/2024

      Dr. Was caring

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 6/13/2024

      Excellent care provided by Dr. Yip

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/13/2024

      Will definitely recommend her to anyone. No one can tell where they scar is.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 6/3/2024

      Very informative and answered all questions. I never felt like she was rushing through the visit.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/30/2024

      Explained everything kind things to say

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/22/2024

      All staff was kind and courteous

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/9/2024

      Dr. Yip is straight forward yet compassionate.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/2/2024

      Good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/24/2024

      Highly recommend Dr. Yip and her team of professionals

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/11/2024

      So impressed with Dr Yip. She is outstanding

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/10/2024

      Dr.Yip is always polite, professional, and competent. I trust her!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/3/2024

      Dr Yip was amazing.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/1/2024

      Excellent knowledge base and involved me in care planning.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/14/2024

      I Would definitely refer Dr. Yip to my friends&family.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/7/2024

      I was very pleased with Dr. Yip

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/22/2024

      Great Communication

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/15/2024

      Caring and understanding provider

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/31/2024

      Very pleased

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/25/2024

      Highly recommend. Dr. Linwah Yip is an excellent specialist. The staff is also very helpful.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/24/2024

      Doctor Yip and all her associates are awesome!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/17/2024

      I was very impressed with Dr. Yip. I can see why she is so highly reviewed.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 1/10/2024

      Great experience!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/10/2024

      Very Impressed with the entire vist. Dr Yip was so informative and attentive.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/14/2023

      Just loved having Doctor Yip.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/14/2023

      Think the world of her, the Doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/16/2023

      Dr. Yip is very caring

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/9/2023

      Like her very much

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/8/2023

      All three, the PA, Dr and Nurse were all very professional and patient with me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/1/2023

      Exceptional doctor and team!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/25/2023

      Dr. Yip is always extremely pleasant and caring!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 10/12/2023

      Dr Yip was great!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/12/2023

      Dr. Yip is an asset to UPMC

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/12/2023

      I was very impressed by the care and compassion shown by the entire staff.

      3 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/28/2023

      I was left unsure about my followup care with Dr. Yip.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/28/2023

      Excellent physician!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/28/2023

      Dr Yip makes me feel very confident that she is giving me the care I need.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 8/24/2023

      Very happy with both PA and surgeon. Both were very informative and willing to answer questions

      3 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 7/5/2023

      Dr. Yip is wonderful and I am very pleased with the care I received!