Wesley Y. Yu MD
Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, Portland, OregonWesley Yu, MD, is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at OHSU and is double board certified in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatology. His research focuses on skin cancer risk stratification, prevention of metastasis, and surgical methods for melanoma. His work is supported by the DOD, the Dermatology Foundation, the Veterans Health Administration, the Kuni Foundation, and the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS). Dr. Yu completed both medical school and residency at UCSF where he served as chief resident. He completed his surgical fellowship at University Hospitals in Cleveland with Dr. Jeremy Bordeaux. In his spare time, Dr. Yu enjoys playing tennis, listening to music, and reading.
Recent Contributions to PracticeUpdate:
- Excision Margins for Optimal Cure Rates of Melanoma In Situ on the Head and Neck
- Compliance With National Guidelines Regarding SLNB for Invasive Melanomas Treated With Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery Is Associated With Lower Local Recurrence Rates in Melanoma
- Impact of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine in Reducing Genital Warts