Ricky Yu, MD

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A Specialist in Cardiology

Ricky Yu, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist with fellowship training in treating cardiovascular diseases. He treats patients with heart conditions such as:

  • Coronary artery disease
  • Heart failure
  • Heart rhythm disorders
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol

Dr. Yu has advanced imaging experience with interventional transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and computed tomography angiography (CTA).

Other areas of clinical expertise include:

  • Cardio-oncology
  • Labile hypertension
  • Lipidology
  • Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

Speaks: English, Mandarin

Specialties

  • Cardiology

Types of Care

(701) 323-5202

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Cardiovascular Diseases: UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Residency:
Internal Medicine: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Medical School:
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA

Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiology
American Board of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine

Experience & Research

A list of Dr. Yu’s published research can be found here.


Idea of Care

I strive to follow the Golden Rule and treat my patients the way I would want myself or my loved ones to be treated. I believe everything we do in medicine should help a patient live longer, feel better or prevent something bad from happening. I aim to do no harm.

Personal Interests

Dr. Yu values personal fitness. His preferred exercises include powerwalking on the treadmill at an incline and strength training once or several times a week. He appreciates technology and enjoys learning about artificial intelligence and semiconductors. Dr. Yu also likes traveling the world and eating good food. His favorite book is the Bible, specifically the Old Testament.

Awards and Distinctions

• California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology: Fellows-in-Training Jeopardy State Champion (2018, 2019)
• California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology: National Fellows-in-Training Jeopardy Runner-up Award (2019)
• University of California San Diego: Summa Cum Laude
• University of California San Diego: Top Academic Achievement Award in Bioengineering
• University of California, Los Angeles: Commendation for Excellence in Electrocardiographic Interpretation (2018, 2019)
• University of California, Los Angeles: Delta Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha, member

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