Dr. Elizabeth Yen
Pediatric Gastroenterology
San Francisco, CA
20 years experience female
Locations
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
San Francisco, CA
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Bio
I am a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, trained at Children's Hospital Boston. I have a special focus in allergic gastrointestinal diseases, and in cystic fibrosis. I also treat patients with general gastrointestinal problems.
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Pediatric Gastroenterology
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151 Answers
251 Agrees
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Elizabeth Yen answered
20 years experience Pediatric Gastroenterology
Location: Pain location with acid reflux is typically in mid-lower chest, and has a burning quality. Pain from stomach ulcers will localize in the upper abdomen ... Read More
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Elizabeth Yen answered
20 years experience Pediatric Gastroenterology
Slow recovery: Post-viral gastroparesis can take a long time to resolve. A gastroenterologist can offer medications and procedures to alleviate the symptoms.
A 52-year-old female asked:
Dr. Elizabeth Yen answered
20 years experience Pediatric Gastroenterology
See doctor: Could be an infection, a swollen lymph node, a diverticulum. Please have this checked out by your health care provider.
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Apr 15, 2014
I did my training with Dr. Yen at Boston Children's Hospital. She is very sharp, thorough, and hard working. She always puts patients and their families first and has a lot of empathy and good will. I...Read More
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Feb 21, 2013
Her answers are always precise, understandable and straight to the point.
Her answer to my hbv question not only was quick, but virtually saved my life.
Thank you Dr Yen...
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Yen is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you I actually have an appointment with a proctologist tomorrow so this helped
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Thanks Doc! I do have a thrombosed external hemorrhoid and fissure..but I am scared of going in for surgery
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanks for giving actual possibilities instead of vagueness "
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, NY
Graduated 2001MD
Residency
SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Affiliations
North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
American Gastroenterological Association
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