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Dr. Richard Yu, MD, PhD
Urology
Urology, Pediatric Urology
- Name
- Dr. Richard Yu, MD, PhD
- Specialty
- Urology
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Rating
- 5 / 5 (3 Google reviews)
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About Dr. Yu
Dr. Richard Yu is a board-certified urologist based in Boston, MA, with fellowship-level training in pediatric urology. He holds both an M.D. and a Ph.D., bringing a research-informed perspective to clinical care. His practice spans general urology and complex pediatric urologic conditions affecting infants, children, and adolescents. Boston's academic medical environment aligns well with his dual expertise in surgery and scientific inquiry.
Patients see Dr. Richard Yu for a range of urological concerns. Common conditions include Undescended Testicles (Cryptorchidism), Hypospadias, Vesicoureteral Reflux, Hydronephrosis, Urinary Tract Infections, Pediatric Kidney Stones, Bedwetting (Nocturnal Enuresis), Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction, Kidney Stones, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Bladder Dysfunction, and Congenital Urologic Anomalies. Many arrive after an initial workup from their primary care doctor, though self-referrals are also welcome.
Services at this practice include Orchiopexy, Hypospadias Repair, Ureteral Reimplantation, Circumcision, Cystoscopy, Pyeloplasty, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL), Ureteroscopy, Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgery, and Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP). Dr. Richard Yu reviews all available options with patients before any procedure is scheduled. The aim is to ensure each person understands their diagnosis and the reasoning behind recommended treatment.
Urology Services in Boston, MA
For patients in Boston, MA seeking urological care, a consultation with Dr. Richard Yu is the starting point. The practice serves patients from across the Boston area. Office contact details are listed on this page.
Specialty Overview
Dr. Yu specializes in both adult urology and pediatric urology, with focused expertise in conditions affecting the developing urinary tract and genitalia in children. His Ph.D. background supports a rigorous, evidence-based approach to diagnosis and treatment. Patients travel to his Boston practice for management of complex congenital anomalies as well as common urologic concerns.
Conditions Treated
- ✓ Undescended Testicles (Cryptorchidism)
- ✓ Hypospadias
- ✓ Vesicoureteral Reflux
- ✓ Hydronephrosis
- ✓ Urinary Tract Infections
- ✓ Pediatric Kidney Stones
- ✓ Bedwetting (Nocturnal Enuresis)
- ✓ Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
- ✓ Kidney Stones
- ✓ Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- ✓ Bladder Dysfunction
- ✓ Congenital Urologic Anomalies
Procedures
- ✓ Orchiopexy
- ✓ Hypospadias Repair
- ✓ Ureteral Reimplantation
- ✓ Circumcision
- ✓ Cystoscopy
- ✓ Pyeloplasty
- ✓ Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
- ✓ Ureteroscopy
- ✓ Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgery
- ✓ Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr. Yu treat both children and adults?
Yes. Dr. Yu practices both general urology for adults and pediatric urology for infants, children, and adolescents. Families with a child requiring urologic care and adults with their own urologic concerns can both be seen at his Boston practice.
What age range does Dr. Yu see for pediatric urology?
Dr. Yu evaluates patients from newborns through teenagers for pediatric urologic conditions. This includes congenital anomalies identified at birth, conditions that develop during childhood, and issues that arise during adolescence.
What are common reasons a child might be referred to Dr. Yu?
Children are commonly referred for conditions such as undescended testicles, hypospadias, urinary tract infections, vesicoureteral reflux, hydronephrosis, and bedwetting that does not resolve on its own. A pediatrician or primary care provider typically initiates the referral.
How does Dr. Yu's Ph.D. training affect patient care?
His doctoral research background means he evaluates treatment options through a rigorous scientific lens, incorporating current evidence into clinical decisions. This is especially valuable for complex or rare pediatric conditions where treatment protocols continue to evolve.
Where does Dr. Yu practice in Boston?
Dr. Yu is located in Boston, MA, a city home to several leading academic medical centers. Prospective patients are encouraged to contact his office directly to confirm current practice location, accepted insurance plans, and appointment availability.
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