James D Yoss, MD

I made the switch to Dr. Yoss about two years ago and I’m so glad I did. I stuck with my previous Dr. for way too long. His ability to diagnose was fine but his bedside manner was horrible. Dr. Yoss is awesome — the guy is funny, easygoing, personable, and most importantly, super smart and just a great all around Dr. Can’t recommend him enough.

Love Dr. Yoss! he’s the best! I’ve never had a doctor this good! he’s so patient and takes his time to listen to you. He asks all the right questions which make you feel like he really cares!

Dr. Yoss is a doctor who, once you’ve visited him you know, he’ll be with you and your family for the duration of his practice.
Dr. Yoss is empathetic yet pragmatic, humorous yet serious, friendly yet professional. Highly recommend Dr. Yoss!

Such a great caring Doctor. Such a great staff. Great large, new, clean office. I would give 10 stars as they don’t make physicians like Dr. Yoss anymore.

If you are looking for a doctor who is confident, empathetic, caring, compassionate, who remembers you not just as a patient but as an individual, who is forthright, respectful, and thorough, I think you have found one — Dr. Yoss. I wish there was an option for 6+ stars!

Moved to SF and had to find a new doctor. Glad I heeded the Unilocal reviews here… Dr Yoss is terrific. I expect a few key things from a doctor: They need to allocate enough time for the appointment, let me speak & listen without interrupting, ask the right questions in a courteous manner, and provide me with a diagnosis they can stand behind. Dr. Yoss did exactly that! A+

He listens. He cares. I have been his patient since he started in private practice. I trust him with my health, my family’s health, and the health of my friends. I recommend him to everyone who is having doctor issues. Dr. Yoss is terrific. He is a healer.

It’s been a while since the last review, but Dr. Yoss is still a diamond in the rough – he’s really an incredible doctor! I’ve been avoiding commitment to a GP for 5+ years now, mostly because of very meh experiences, and because my wonderful pediatrician wouldn’t continue taking me after age 23 (ahh what to do!?). My first impressions were that he’s very warm, smiley, professional, patient, honest, and takes the time to get to know his patients. For me, this has not been easy to find in a doctor!
I wouldn’t have discovered him had I not severely sprained my ankle after a XC race in the park (good things do come out of bad experiences sometimes). He had time to see me the same week I called as a new patient, and set me up for x-​rays the day of my appointment. He took down my phone number so he could call me as soon as my x-​rays came in, which was the same day as my first appointment with him, so he called me back upstairs to go over the results – all in a DAY! So efficient.
He also referred me to a very good orthopedic foot/​ankle specialist 2 floors down, so I was able to get the most specialized treatment and medical advice possible. It’s been 2 weeks since I last saw/​spoke with Dr. Yoss, and he just called me today to follow up with my ankle because he was «curious how it was doing.» WOW! I have never met a doctor who remembers his/​her patients and who takes the time to personally follow up with my health. I’m actually looking forward to setting up my next check up with him :)
Very happy to have found such a wonderful doctor I can trust! Dr. Yoss is the boss!

I absolutely LOVE my new physician Doctor Yoss. He is amongst the best of the best. personable, honest, easy to talk to, thorough, educated, knowledgable and all of the other most amazing adjectives you could think of to describe a doctor who I cannot, in words, tell you how happy I am with. I just started seeing him a few months ago as I changed over from my previous physician who didnt accept insurance and was costing me a holy fortune. BUT the amazing part is, i could not be more thrilled with my new doctor, Doctor Yoss, and I am elated that I was infact looking to switch primary physicians because I ended up in such great hands. Within the first few months of my initial visit, I came down with a sinus infection and called Doctor Yoss. He called in anti biotic for me over the phone because I was unable to get into the office to see him that day. I was too busy at work. He called me and I told him abouit my symptoms and how i was feeling. He was flexible and infomative and kind and called in the prescription for me right away after speaking to me for a few minutes, without forcing me to come into the office on that very day. He explained this was not something he normally did but he would make an exception, etc. I was grateful because most doctors would have DEMANDED I come in immediately (in office) to prescribe suchg a medication but I assured him I would be in to see him the following week. When I went in for my follow up I thanked him over and over again. Trust me, if you need a new doctor and you are looking for the best and the brightest go to Doctor Yoss. You won’t be sorry.
As for the initial visit Christine A is talking about. he DOES do an exam when you come in for the consult (the first visit) and it is a THOROUGH exam at that.
On the very first day I met him, during the consult, I felt very well taken care of. All my questions were answered and issues were addressed. I did NOT leave his office feeling like I had not had an office visit or had an exam. I was completely satisfied. So please put your worries to rest. :) If there were ten stars here I’d give him a 10 star plus!

It does not get better than Dr. Yoss. He is straight-​forward, wise and compassionate. His many years of experience doing what he does clearly comes through. He is simply a wonderful human being aside from being an amazing GP. Highly recommend him. My husband and I have been going to him for many years now and we continue to be warmed and amazed by him.

Hi,
I have been seeing Dr. Yoss for 3 or so years. I tend to be a bit of a problem child with many minor but annoying medical issues and he is very patient. I’ve been to more than my share of doctors in this city and had mostly bad experiences so I value a good one. When I was in the ER at St. Mary’s, they told me he is the physician for the St. Mary’s residents and they love him… not sure if that’s still true but it’s a good sign!

Dr Yoss has been my on and off Dr for 4 years now (depending on my insurance provider). He takes a vested interest in his patients. I always feel like I am in very good hands with him. I am rarely sick but when I go in he remembers me. His support staff are helpful and on top of that I can get an appointment promptly and he always returns his calls. One of the best Doctors I have ever had. I can not say enough good words about him.

I have been seeing Dr. Yoss for four years. Great Doctor, easy to chat with, Knowledgable and willing to listen and try alternative options and treatments. I promised him he will be my PCP till death do us apart.

I have had the good fortune to have Dr Yoss as my primary physician for about 10 years. My health issues are, luckily, very few. I have the utmost faith that if I were to fail, I have the right man in my corner. He is very easy to talk to, has a sense of humor, gives good advice, is compassionate and intelligent without a lot of bulls**t. A very down to earth person.
He remembers you and your issues from visit to visit and HE CARES.

He’s one of the more fun doctors ive had in a while. Makes you feel welcomed even though its your first visit.
Even though its kind of hard to find parking, I think i will be coming back… thats if i need to.
Plus they were very on time, not much of a wait.
Everyone else there was very friendly and nice too!

Friendly and thorough.

Without going into any specifics (client doctor privilege, you understand) I would just like to say that Dr. Yoss is a fabulous general practitioner.
As all the previous reviews have said, he did make me schedule an appointment just to «meet him» before he could give me my physical. However, when I showed up and our «meeting» only took 5 minutes (I am a healthy 24 year old with no prior medical conditions) he went ahead and did the physical on the first visit anyway. I can’t promise he would do the same thing with anyone else, I can only say what he did for me.
I also thought he was extremely friendly and trustworthy (two traits i value highly in a doctor). The icing on the cake was that when it came time for me to leave he double checked my insurance to make sure he was billing me for what my insurance covered (we went over several things in addition to my physical, each of which carried different copays from my insurance co.). This is the sort of thing doctors usually leave to their underlings — I was very pleased that he did this himself. I have already referred two of my friends to this doctor and would refer anyone else as well.

I was recommended to Dr. Yoss by a friend who said he’s super nice. My first appointment had a wait time of 10 min tops, second was 5min! I called the day before for an emergency and they got me right in! The receptionists are super friendly and will answer any questions you may have. Dr. Yoss himself is WONDERFUL. I had to go in for some uncomfortable situations and he made it not so bad! He’s very smart and talks to you like a person, not just a patient.
Parking, first 2 hours are $ 2 underground, but there is the typical SF 2 hour street parking around the St Mary’s building as well. I recommend Dr. Yoss!

I have spent my morning searching Unilocal,calling doctors, trying to set up an appointment for a physical. Finally I get to Dr. Yoss’s Unilocal review, and think… wow…this must be it! I call and this is what I get.
Me: «Are you accepting new patients?»
Receptionist: «What type of insurance do you have?»
Me: «PPO»
Receptionist: «Then yes, he is»
Me: «I would like to schedule an appointment for a general check-​up»
Receptionist: «What do you mean?»
Me: «A physical»
Receptionist: «he won’t do that on the first visit, you will need to meet him first»
Me: «so you want me to schedule an appointment, leave work, come down and pay to meet him? Then leave work on another day to come down and actually get the medical check-​up I need»
Receptionist: «Yes»
Me: «No thank you, I would like to see the doctor for medical reasons not a social visit. Why can’t I meet him and get a check-​up in the same visit?»
Receptionist: «he won’t do that»
Me: «ok, thank you anyway»
Is this a scam to bill my insurance twice? I appreciate the gesture, but I don’t know anyone who has time to schedule two doctors appointments to just meet the doctor. So weird.

I came to see Dr. Yoss since I’m training for a marathon, so I wanted to make sure that I am in tip-​top shape to put my body through a 26.2 mile run. Upon telling Dr. Yoss about my training he first questioned my sanity (I know, who in their right mind wants to run that much?) then went through the typical check-​up procedures.
He makes you feel at ease with his friendly disposition and most importantly, you don’t feel rushed for a second. Even with a waiting room full of patients and the rest of the staff running around frantically (it’s a busy place!) Dr. Yoss treats you as if you are the only patient he is seeing all day.
He definitely deserves more than 5 stars!