DavidCYaoMDFACS

Plastic Surgery • Scottsdale, AZ

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction

Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Univ of Arizona

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Office
5010 E Shea Blvd
Ste 175
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Phone+1 480-657-2000

Fax+1 480-657-2011

Summary

Diplomate - American Board of Plastic Surgery,
Diplomate - American Board of Surgery,
Fellowship trained in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery at Manhattan Eye, Ear, & Throat Hospital (diploma from NYU School of Medicine Institute of Plastic Surgery)

Education & Training

NYU Grossman School of MedicineFellowship, Aesthetic and Cosmetic Surgery, 2008 - 2009
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2006 - 2008
Creighton University School of Medicine/Maricopa Medical Center (Phoenix)Residency, Surgery, 2001 - 2006
Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

OR State Medical License 2005 - Present
AZ State Medical License 2011 - 2025
NY State Medical License 2008 - 2025
MN State Medical License 2006 - 2024
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top Doctor Phoenix Magazine, 2018-2020
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer for Massive, Irreparable Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears: Surgical Technique
Qadir R, Romine L, Yao DC, Duncan S FM, Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, 9/1/2014

Abstracts/Posters

The Importance of Perioperative Care and Planning to Improve Outcomes in Flap Surgery
Nguyen J, Altamirano D, Shearin-Bachman J, Madura J, Yngelmo B, Hall A, Walsh M, Yao D, SAWC, Denver, CO
Use of Topical Skin Adhesive in Nasolabial Flap Closure
Yao D, Shafer D, Lettieri S, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Delayed Low Energy Mandible Fracture Repair: Retrospective Review of 195 Patients
Yao D, Shafer D, Walsh M, Lettieri S, American Association of Plastic Surgeons, Coeur d'Alene, ID

Press Mentions

Cosmetic SurgeryMay 1st, 2023

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

Spanish

External Links

Forma Plastic Surgeryhttps://formaplasticsurgery.com
David C. Yao, MDhttps://formaplasticsurgery.com/dr-david-c-yao