James Yau, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Education)	Other Degree	Other	2004

Institution	Focus	Year
Fellowship - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital	Cardiovascular Disease	2010
Residency - Duke University Hospital	Internal Medicine	2007
Internship - Duke University Medical Center	Internal Medicine	2005

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Internal medicine Sub-Specialty: Cardiovascular Disease	Internal Medicine	Not Specified

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Baylor Scott & White Cottonwood Cardiology - Irving - 1110 Cottonwood Ln

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Comment - “ He's attentive, a great listener... ”

He's attentive, a great listener, very knowledgeable and friendly.

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“He's attentive, a great listener...”

He's attentive, a great listener, very knowledgeable and friendly.

Anonymous 06/13/2026

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Review by Anonymous on May 28, 2026 -

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I think they are very at what they do

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I think they are very at what they do

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Review by Anonymous on May 25, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Took time to answer questions an... ”

Took time to answer questions and listen to concerns. Explained answers clearly

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“Took time to answer questions an...”

Took time to answer questions and listen to concerns. Explained answers clearly

Anonymous 05/25/2026

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Review by Anonymous on May 20, 2026 -

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The best

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The best

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Review by Anonymous on May 10, 2026 -

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Comment - “ He is always to the point withou... ”

He is always to the point without being discourteous. He listens and explains.

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“He is always to the point withou...”

He is always to the point without being discourteous. He listens and explains.

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Review by Anonymous on June 01, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr Yao is very personable and kn... ”

Dr Yao is very personable and knowledgeable. He presented my test results in a clear and concise manner. Further, he listened to my questions and concerns with interest and provided responses with professionalism and empathy.

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Review by Anonymous on May 28, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr Yau was great. He listened an... ”

Dr Yau was great. He listened and he explains very clearly. He is a very nice Cardiologist.

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“Dr Yau was great. He listened an...”

Dr Yau was great. He listened and he explains very clearly. He is a very nice Cardiologist.

Anonymous 05/28/2026

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Review by Anonymous on May 22, 2026 -

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Comment - “ He always goes above and beyond ... ”

He always goes above and beyond the call of duty as usual.

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“He always goes above and beyond ...”

He always goes above and beyond the call of duty as usual.

Anonymous 05/22/2026

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Review by Anonymous on May 16, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Professional and knowledgeable.T... ”

Professional and knowledgeable.Thorough and informative.

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“Professional and knowledgeable.T...”

Professional and knowledgeable.Thorough and informative.

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Review by Anonymous on May 08, 2026 -

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Very professional and informative

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“Very professional and informativ...”

Very professional and informative

Anonymous 05/08/2026

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Internal Medicine Physician - Interventional Cardiology, Internal Medicine Physician - Cardiovascular Disease

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