Yuen So, MD, PhD

Neuromuscular neurologist, Neurophysiologist


Professor of Neurology (Adult Neurology)

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Additional Languages Spoken:
Cantonese , Chinese

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Medical Education: Yale School Of Medicine (1982) CT
  • Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine (2011)
  • Internship: UCSF Medical Center (1984) CA
  • Fellowship: UCSF Medical Center (1988) CA
  • Residency: UCSF Medical Center (1987) CA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology (1989)
  • BS, Northwestern University
  • PhD, Rockefeller University
  • MD, Yale University

Honors & Awards
  • 2018 AANEM Distinguished Physician Award, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (2018)
  • AAMC Humanism in Medicine Award, Association of American Medical Colleges (2005)
  • Elected member, American Neurological Association (1997)
  • Golden Upgoing Toe Award for Most Outstanding Teacher, UCSF Department of Neurology (1993)
  • L. Forno Award for Teaching Excellence, Stanford Department of Neurology (1999)
  • Most Outstanding Teacher, Oregon Health Sciences University, Department of Neurology (1998)
  • President, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (Oct 2019 - Oct 2020)

Memberships
  • Chair, Practice Issues Review Panel, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (2007 - 2014)
  • Board of Directors, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (2015 - 2021)
  • Co-Chair, Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee, American Academy of Neurology (2003 - 2009)

Administrative Appointments
  • Director, Neurology Clinics, Department of Neurology (1999 - Present)
  • Director, Residency Program, Department of Neurology (1999 - 2010)
  • Vice Chair, Clinical Services, Department of Neurology (2015 - Present)

Publications

Practice Locations


Comprehensive Neurology in Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

213 Quarry Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-6469

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Neuromuscular Program at the Neuroscience Health Center Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

213 Quarry Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-6469

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Stanford Neuroscience Health Center Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

213 Quarry Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-6469

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Amyloid Center Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA

300 Pasteur Drive , 2nd Floor, Room A260

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 725-6186

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Patient Ratings

(76 Ratings)

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4.9/5

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Patient Reviews

(124 reviews)

Excellent doctor!
A very good visit
I have appreciated the care and concern I have been provided with Dr. So and Staff. I feel fortunate to have found the Stanford Neuroscience Department.
He definitely makes me feel confident that he understands and is addressing all of my issues. Excellent doctor.
Seemed very knowledgable, asked very good questions, was very pleasant. I was extremely impressed. Looking forward to an in person visit, even though it requires a long drive.
Excellent visit. He set agenda and expectations for what could be covered in 30†, listened carefully, outlined plan moving forward, and recommended scheduling an in person visit. He was knowledgeable, collegial, and helpful. Delighted to have found him.
Dr. So has been an excellent Dr. to me. He has provided the best care and was definitely key to my recovery from my Myasthenia Gravis condition. Will always be grateful for Dr. Care and personal treatment.
Very easy to talk to. By the end of the visit I knew exactly what the plan was.
Dr. So is a relaxed, friendly, and informative physician. He listens well and never interrupts.
Dr, So and Dr.Wong are the best doctors I met so far. They did a very detailed exam, They are very friendly. They gave me very clear answers.
Dr. So, Dr. Wong, and Michelle were amazing and gave me so much information about my disease and answered all my questions.
Great visit
Dr. So and his associates are always very professional and forthright with their knowledge and commitment to provide excellent healthcare!
He is a very nice, engaging and competent doctor. My entire visit was excellent.
Dr. So was exceptional in all ways.
Dr. So was well prepared for the video visit. He had anticipated many of my questions and listened carefully. He explained his thoughts about my future care quite well. Over all, I was quite favorably impressed.
Dr So is the most thorough and professional Dr I have ever had in my 70 years!
Everything was excellent
A very good experiences.
Dr. So is an extremely thoughtful and compassionate doctor. He always takes my concerns seriously and is determined to find the missing link with my various health issues. I highly recommend him!!
Have reccommended many times.
Dr. So is excellent, he took the time to listen to all my concerns and provided information to better my life.
Dr. So was tuned into the video conference and all went well in preparation for an office appointment in October.
Dr So is an excellent doctor He took time to answer all of my questions and listened carefully to what I had to say He gave a lot of thought to my circumstances and health. I trust his expertise and advice He is very caring, knowledgeable and conscientious Thank you
He is one of the best Drs I have ever had that is why I scored him so high.
Dr. So is special which I could see from the start. He is also an excellent teacher!
Dr So is an excellent doctor with excellent people skills!
Dr. Yeun So is personable, authoritative and helpful. He suggested a course of treatment that arrested the progression of my neuropathy.
I’m feeling hopeful for the future.
excellent
A thoughtful, caring and innovative MD.
Dr So was excellent -- listened to my needs and acted to fulfill them
Appreciated Dr So fitting me in after being late. Also, his spending the time I needed and being so gracious.Thank You to everyone helping us.
Very thorough in the exam and explain my options
Doctor So was well prepared, very professional, personable and efficient
Perfect visit today.
I always feel better after meeting with Dr. So knowing that he is concerned about my welfare and my knowledge of my condition.
EXCELLENT!!!!
Dr. So is thorough, patient, and kind. He is professional and made me feel very comfortable.
excellent from beginning to end.
Doctor Su was very attentive to my needs, did not rush the exam
very informative and nice. A pleasure to work with.
Excellent. The doctors are the best
outstanding
wonderful experienced doctor
Good communicator one of the best.
Great.
Dr. So and his assistant were very kind and informative.
Dr. So is both knowledgeable & personable. He answered my questions and explained clearly. I have transferred my neurology issue to him from my previous doctor in another practice.
Extremely thorough, caring, user friendly. We knew immediately that we liked him.
The 2nd visit (this one) I had with Dr. So is still in "The discovery phase" of my experience with him. It will be very interesting to hear what he feels are the issues to pursue and then the time phase.... what are the things he DOES to help the issues to "get better".
The decisions were very straight forward and really didn't need my input.
Good.
Dr. So apologized about the delay and explained why they were behind. He always explains everything during our visits.
Dr. So is one one of the most compassionate doctors I have met he is an expert in his field. Always a pleasure to see him and his staff!
What an amazing doc. Awesome bedside manner.
I like & appreciate Dr. So. I wish someone in clinic knew more about PLS. Coordinated with other clinics like UCSF.
Dr. Yuen So is the best doctor I have ever experienced. His help & information provided has changed the quality of my life I am very grateful to have him as my doctor.
Provider went very far out of his way to accommodate my plane flight delay and see me one day later!
I was extremely impressed with the whole process/visit. Not just with the dr. but all involved.
Dr. Yuen So is AWESOME. He spent over 45 minutes with me. He asked me many questions about my symptoms. The first question he asked, "What do you want to get out of this visit?" Based on my answer we developed a plan. Incredible!
Dr. So is the best doctor I have ever experienced. The entire Stanford team is excellent & extremely helpful.
Dr. So is a very considerate doctor. Really made me feel like a person not a number. Consider bringing my daughter to him as she needs a neuro dr. too!
Provider gave no information regarding medications or follow up care. Asked dr. to determine w/repeat brain MRI, if my brain lesions have grown, moved or shrunk in comparison to previous brain MRI's w/contrast - Dr. ordered repeat brain MRI W/O CONTRAST.
Great doctor
Dr. So is the very best. I had A+ treatment - Very thorough follow up exam-
He had an excellent "bedside manner".
Dr. So is outstanding.
Dr. So is so very kind and patient in answering questions and providing follow up.
Dr. So is wonderful. Very caring and makes sure you have information you need.
I don't remember the details but in general it was a good experience.
All excellent.
Very good.
Friendliness & courtesy was excellent.
Dr. So was absolutely WONDERFUL.
Dr. So is a magnificent doctor; & I always will recommend him.
Dr. So is excellent. I trust him.
Dr. So is a marvel! He talked me through the diagnostic process, explained everything thoroughly, and was warm and reassuring.
Superb in every way.
Excellent medical care and knowledge.
Courteous, kind, thorough. As was resident Dr. Collin Culbertson.
I was very pleased with my care provider.
I had the best of care.
Dr. So has always treated me with respect and has been extremely friendly with me and my family.
Dr. So seems to be an excellent doctor and human being
Dr. So in his material, I won't change it for anything. Has helped me to put my life forward.
I am a physician. Standford has the best attitude of ANY hospital I have been or worked in no or so Calif.
I respect Dr. So greatly and have recommended him to others.
He addressed all of my issues & then some. I wish we had doctors like Dr. So in the Central Valley. Closer to home.
Everything went well everyone we talked to was very informative and nice.
Provider had difficulty telling me that he could not help me further. It was unclear whether I should schedule another appointment with him. The resident accompanying him later explained it to me concisely.
Dr. So and staff THE BEST.
I used to be in great physical shape in my 40s. I am out of shape but working on it. the doctor reminded me how fit I used to be. His comments motivated me to exercise more but it was not an uplifting appointment.
Dr. So is wonderful. Explains everything. Take time with you and let me know that if I need anything call. Nurses are great!
I would like to have physician to do little be more research about each patients unique symptoms not to look at it as general and be more "empathetic".
Dr. So is excellent in all matters. Extremely nice person. Very professional, etc.
Stanford Care is the BEST care I have ever experienced. I feel so fortunate to be able to be under the care of Dr So his assistants
Excellent.
Good.
There is NO treatment for Ataxia - still had questions to ask when time was up.
Very satisfied.
Best possible experience throughout.
Dr. So also coordinated with my other doctors.
I am very grateful with all the staff that they gave me in the Stanford Hospital.
Dr. So was very thorough & kind. He's the best!
Dr. Yeun So is very patient, answers all my questions, explains very well all the possible treatments, side effects,etc.. He is a wonderful doctor.
My doctor & care providers knew my medical history treated me personable & are at the top of their field with knowledge.
Everything about Dr. So was excellent.
Both the Resident and the Doctor were excellent.
Dr. So only stopped in for 5-10 minutes. Another doctor did the lumbar puncture. Dr. So seemed to be very concerned about my dysarthria.
Very good.
Doctor Yuen So was very professional and explained my health situation in a clear and understandable way.
Have seen Dr. So for nine years, occasionally. Re-assuring & plain language discussions.
Everyone was great/very caring.
Stanford is trying hard to provide the best of care. It is working.
Excellent humanistic care!
Dr. So is an excellent dr. Very kind, explains everything that you can understand.
Very good.
I have full confidence in Dr. So - through examinations very patient with me and wife.
Dr. Y. So is exceptional - He literally saved my life!
Excellent.
We really liked Dr. Hammond best over 2 other docs previously seen. Dr. So, if consulted only comes in @ end of visit. He's good too, but we really liked Dr. Hammond.
Very friendly & showing excellent knowledge.
As mentioned above Dr. So & Ms. Wolford were excellent, supportive, thorough & friendly! Thank you.

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