Yen-Yi Juo, MD, MPH
My specialties:
- Bariatric surgery for weight loss
- General surgery
Professional interests:
- Obesity
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Gall Bladder Diseases
- Robotic surgery
What is your practice philosophy? I believe in tailoring my counseling to each person’s individual concerns and treating everyone with respect and honesty. I aspire to provide the best value for anyone that seeks my help.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? Medicine is a cool field because it allows one to gain insights into the human condition like no other profession. I’ve known that this will be my career as early as high school.
Something I have learned from my patients is: Being humble to the depth and complexity of the human body and mind. Just when I thought I had something figured out, I come across someone who teaches me that there’s always a deeper dimension that I hadn’t contemplated before.
One of the challenges of this career that I enjoy is (and why): Helping patients face their insecurities about obesity. Obesity is a complex social and biological phenomenon that has been tinged with much prejudice and stigmata, yet the patients’ health can benefit from professional help if given the appropriate guidance. I believe in empowering patients by providing knowledge, empathy, and care. Ultimately, as a surgeon, I’m in a privileged position where I can help solve many health problems.
Credentials
- MD
- MPH
Specialties
- Bariatric surgery for weight loss
- General surgery
Personal interests
- Books
- Music
- Swimming
Years of experience
- 11
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)
Expertise, reliability.
I have to be honest I was very skeptical when I heard my surgeon's name. I then proceeded to look into this gentleman's bio and to see what I was in for, as they say. I was pleasantly surprised. Now, I don't know if this is a coincidence, or if somebody actually planted the seed to schedule with this gentleman or just by the grace of God, he had an interest/ speciality in EVERY area I was being seen for. Definitely somewhat of a difficult case. I met with him today and I couldn't be more pleased. One final thing that makes him extra special, he actually read my chart and I mean my whole chart prior, yes prior, to the visit! Thanks so much, Dr Juo.
Helpful advice
Dr Juo is so caring and nice and always makes sure everything is going good. And does everything he can to help.
The doctor took time to explain everything.
Good service
Dr. Y Juo was extremely thorough in examining me, explaining the needed surgery and showing me the x-rays and what they meant.
Dr is very friendly and cares about you
I didn't expect that provider was able to do the procedure at the same day as the consult. He asked to come back after his last patient. I am very happy how fast everything went with success.
Professional and listening to patient before arriving at conclusions! Pleasant and enjoyable demeanor!