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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Review by Anonymous on May 10, 2026 -

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

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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.

Anonymous 05/10/2026

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Review by Anonymous on May 08, 2026 -

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

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Comment - “ Office staff is outstanding. Pro... ”

Office staff is outstanding. Provider himself is rather noncommittal and not willing or able to step out of his comfort zone.

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“Office staff is outstanding. Pro...”

Office staff is outstanding. Provider himself is rather noncommittal and not willing or able to step out of his comfort zone.

Anonymous 05/08/2026

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Review by Anonymous on April 09, 2026 -

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Comment - “ He's the best heart doctor ever... ”

He's the best heart doctor ever

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“He's the best heart doctor ever...”

He's the best heart doctor ever

Anonymous 04/09/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 03, 2026 -

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

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Comment - “ Dr. Yau is friendly, helpful, an... ”

Dr. Yau is friendly, helpful, and caring.

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“Dr. Yau is friendly, helpful, an...”

Dr. Yau is friendly, helpful, and caring.

Anonymous 03/03/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 14, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Great... ”

Great

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“Great...”

Great

Anonymous 02/14/2026

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Review by Anonymous on May 08, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Very professional and informativ... ”

Very professional and informative

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“Very professional and informativ...”

Very professional and informative

Anonymous 05/08/2026

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Review by Anonymous on April 30, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Very easy and good communication... ”

Very easy and good communication communications

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“Very easy and good communication...”

Very easy and good communication communications

Anonymous 04/30/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 06, 2026 -

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Comment - “ He is very kind but plain spoken... ”

He is very kind but plain spoken and straightforward, listens thoughtfully and responds with practical advice.

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“He is very kind but plain spoken...”

He is very kind but plain spoken and straightforward, listens thoughtfully and responds with practical advice.

Anonymous 03/06/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 25, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Informative... ”

Informative

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“Informative...”

Informative

Anonymous 02/25/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 13, 2026 -

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Comment - “ I was very satisfied with the co... ”

I was very satisfied with the complete process.

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“I was very satisfied with the co...”

I was very satisfied with the complete process.

Anonymous 02/13/2026

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

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Michael Rothkopf, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Branden Snyder, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Adil Yousuf, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Ali Kizilbash, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Padmavathy Uppalapati, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Injoon Lee, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Victoria DeAnda, AGPCNP - Internal Medicine Physician, Nurse Practitioner

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