Cong Yu, MD

Dr. Yu is an outstanding specialist. I come from a different city to see him specifically. Dr. Yu has always been straight forward and honest with me (or any family members who may have accompanied me to the appointment). I appreciate Dr. Yu's approach, even if he "gets on my case" about getting care from regular doctors. (He was right to tell me to contact a doctor about a symptom that I was experiencing. There is an issue, and I may need surgery. He was right again.) I trust Dr. Yu in a way I have only trusted one other doctor (who is now retired). Dr. Yu is not only extremely knowledgeable, he has the most current, up to date information for any questions I ask. I have recommended Dr. Yu to 2 other people over the years with pain issues, and I will recommend him again if someone lets me know they're struggling with similar problems. Dr. Yu is the GOLD standard. I don't know that I will have another doctor like him in my lifetime. (Kind, knowledgeable, respectful, pushes back when necessary, extremely educated, able to make concepts easily understood, organized, thoughtful, and trustworthy.) I also appreciate that Dr. Yu runs his office on a tight ship, and if I show up to my appointment on time, I consider myself late! Dr. Yu has also worked me into the schedule if needed (but that rarely happens). Swedish has been a great medical community, and I appreciate the rest of the staff as well.

I have always received good care by expert understanding and caring medical professionals at Swedish.

Everyone was absolutely fantastic! Dr. Yu made sure the procedure was as comfortable as possible. So wonderful!

Dr. Yu is a wonderful dr.

My care provider was personable, efficient, and spoke in an easy to understand manner. I would recommend him to my family and friends.

I've been in pain for years. This doctor didn't seem to understand I refuse to have nerve blocking needles stuck in my back or hip. He refused to prescribe me Vicodin which I haven't had in over 6 months, I retired from my job because of my chronic pain. Now that I'm retired I wanted to work outside in my yard, my pain is ridiculous. Can't do yard work for more than 10 minutes at a time. My primary Doctor referred me to this guy for pain management and he told me to get pain medicine from my primary doctor. Very frustrating

I've worked with Dr Yu over many years and he is an exceptional provider. He's smart, listens, is respectful, very knowledgeable and experienced.

Dr. Yu was wonderful! He took time to show me my MRI images and explain everything to me, and he also used the skeleton in the office to show me exactly what was happening in my neck.

Needed help and did not get it. Doubt provider cared tho he was good at explaining my condition

I love Dr Yu. He makes me feel like I'm the only patient he has in the world. Very thoughtful and thorough. Never rushed. Kind! Pays attention to what I saying. I love this Dr and would follow him thru hell. I wish more Drs were like him.

Dr. Yu is very good, and I trust his professionalism.

Has always been there for me always

Like always he talks to me like he care's he has awesome bed side matnior I like him an his assistant. They're the best.

Have always been happy with the level of my care.

He listened to my concerns, and took the time to look back at old imaging to see what was going on. He explained possible procedure options, but didn't push me. He was respectful and believed my pain. I felt seen and heard.

All good

Dr Yiu, is awesome, he is very helpful and knowledgeable, a good listener.

Dr Yu has been my chronic pain doctor for over 10 years now and I feel that he's one of the best doctors I've seen since my initial injury back in 1999. I have recommended him to others I've known

I was worked into Dr. Yu's existing schedule for this appointment. (I don't always remember to schedule my appointments right away. The staff graciously worked me in. As usual, Dr. Yu was able to get me in earlier than my appointment time due to a cancellation. The staff is so kind and understanding, and I deeply appreciate them. Dr. Yu listens to everything I say and answers all my questions (even if I don't always like the answer.) I trust no other doctor the way I trust Dr. Yu. He has the latest information, is able to answer any curveball question I may ask (sometimes I hear about possible treatments that I wonder if they could work for me), and I am 110% confident that he knows exactly what he's talking about. Dr. Yu always asks how things are ( and even asks how family members who have come to my appointments in the past our doing.) I lost my mother and Dr. Yu said kind things about her and was genuinely sorry to hear about her passing. I know if Dr. Yu mentions new treatment options, he's done his research and I trust him. Dr. Yu gives me his full attention, and asks more than once each appointment if I have any further questions or need anything else. I travel a bit of distance to see Dr. Yu, and I won't consider seeing another doctor closer to me.

I was very happy with the care I received at the pain clinic. Dr. Yu was very thoughtful and generous with his time.

I have never had a bad experience at any of the swedish facilities.

Showed me my neck MRI and explained the biggest problems. Went over a treatment plan. Came away feeling more knowledgeable about my biggest neck Issues.

The nurses that helped with my visits were and are always amazing! I wish I knew their names so I could give them the credit they deserve!!

Dr. Yu was very kind and excellent at her job. She and her nurses were very helpful to me with my issues of with vertigo. It was appreciated.

Always professional and kind

Dr Yu suggested that the MILD procedure was not appropriate to address my lumbar stenosis. He Indicated endoscopic surgery is My best option and the UW Pain Center has qualified doctors. He referred me to them.

Very knowledgeable, kind and understanding. It was a first appointment And he listened to the problems I have with my back to pursue a course of action.

Dr. Yu is very concerned about my current medical issue.

It's always a pleasure to see my provider, good bedside manners.

Good

Dr. Yu is extremely good at what he does. I have recommended him to several other people and I trust him very much.

No personality, he did not care about my health issues. He was rude and spent maybe 5 min. With me.

This provider was absolutely right about what he said and did and I appreciated him very much

First time here, everything was fine.

Dr Yu takes great care of me and gives me many options for dealing with my pain. All of my experiences have been good.

Good provider

I have always found my care and concerns have been good!!

The doctor was not friendly and came across as rude. I would not be coming back his office or recommend him.

Dr YU facial expression was, sometimes, of somebody that was being bothered

All professional and friendly

I would've liked to be able to talk to the doctor after the ablation

Not a good appointment

I was able to get an answer because I happened to call when someone had just cancelled. The doctor came up with a diagnosis within minutes. He's every knowable and talks to me in a respectful way which I can understand his findings. I think he's just wonderful!

I have neuropathy Nerf pain on my side from repeated shingles. At my last appointment Dr. Yu and I came through the decision to do a nerve block and had to send the info into my insurance company for approval. This past week has been extremely painful, debilitatingly so. I called Swedish and they have been enough to get me into a doctor's appointment to get this done the first of next week. I feel like they really do care and have the patience interest right where it belongs in first place

Very unpleasant. It seemed to me that the Doctor didn't like some of my answers to his questions. Although I answered them honestly????

Provider called 2 hours after visit with updated information & instructions. This was not expected. Provider had further looked into my situation. Impressive

Post procedure, on going.Great so far, with some difficulties getting the Stimulator Implant dialed in.Healing fine, working with manufacturer's representative.

The doctor did not seem to have any empathy or care about my situation

This provider did not want to see me. He clearly did not want to listen to my issue or address my concerns. He was condescending and made ridiculous comments about my condition (saying that pkd mostly effects men and doubting my concerns with it) he did not offer any solutions and while he said he would preform the previous procedure I had with a different dr he clearly did not want to and I wouldn't let him inject meds into my back with the terrible attitude he had. I was offended and will not see him again and will make sure that my dr who referred me does not refer the practice again

Having had prior back injections ans some acute issues afterwards. This team has done the best job reducing the amount of acute discomfort compared to all other previous groups for similiar procedures. Thanks for getting me in even with it being christmas eve, happy holidays.

Its always good!

A patient should never hear their provider-especially a pain specialist-say "your pain isn't that bad." Dr. Yu was disrespectful and condescending and failed to listen to my concerns. I was made to feel as If I was not worthy of his time. This was my first and last appointment with him. I hat at a disappointment.

Dr. Yu is the best. He has my pain dr on and off since 2006. His knowledge has just gotten better along with experience.

Always good

He was very professional and kind

Excellent explanation of visit. Listened to my complaints

All good

Dr Yu is always helpful! He's the best.

I called after going to a pain doctor who seemed to have no empathy and cut me off as I answered his questions. The staff says it is a regular complaint internally and externally. I called after my appointment to report to whomever what an unprofessional manner my doc had. Please call !

All was good except for lengthy wait time from first appointment to final procedure.

Dr. Yu is excellent w his explanations. It's easy to understand so I feel I can make good decisions about my health care.

Dr. Yu is very thorough and his experience and skills are very evident to me. I have had this type of procedure from others and Dr. Yu spends more time and asks for more feedback.

I have been seeing Dr. Yu for almost 20 years. I have recommended to others. He is an expert in the care I need, kind, funny, and really cares about his pts. His staff are all great.

My first experience was great - I felt respected, heard, and left with a good plan!