Dr. Son Ha Yu
Board-Certified • Fellowship-Trained Vascular Surgeon
Why patients choose Dr. Yu
Experience and credentials you can trust, paired with the kind of care that puts you at ease.
Board-certified vascular surgeon
Fellowship-trained, with nearly 20 years of experience in vein and vascular treatment.
Top Physician, 2025 and 2026
Named a Top Physician by Palm Springs Life Magazine in 2025 and 2026.
Founder of the practice
The original founder of Empire Vein & Vascular Specialists, helping establish the Coachella Valley as a destination for advanced vein and vascular care.
Meet Dr. Yu
About Dr. Son Ha Yu
Dr. Son Ha Yu is a board-certified general and vascular surgeon with nearly 20 years of experience in vein and vascular treatment. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Yu completed his vascular surgery fellowship before relocating to the Coachella Valley in 2007.
As the original founder of Empire Vein & Vascular Specialists, Dr. Yu has been instrumental in establishing the Coachella Valley as a premier destination for advanced vein and vascular care. In addition to his work at Empire Vein & Vascular Specialists, he is on staff at Eisenhower Medical Center, Desert Regional Medical Center, and JFK Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Yu is dedicated to exceeding the highest standards of excellence in vascular surgery. By demanding precision and top-quality care from himself and his team, he has helped shape Empire Vein & Vascular Specialists into the region’s leading vein and vascular treatment center.
He lives in Palm Desert with his wife and two children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf.
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What patients say about Dr. Yu
Patient feedback, collected independently through rater8.
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“A nice doctor, professional, most importantly, he did a great job on the procedure for my leg. Quick and painless.!”
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“My vein procedure was excellent. Dr. Yu introduced himself performed the procedure with out incident, no pain in less than an hour! The office staff was friendly, they performed their duties efficiently making sure I was comfortable. I was very impressed how smoothly everything went! 💕👍👍👍”
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“Great Doctor! Very caring, professional, and attentive. Took the time to listen and explain everything. I definitely recommend them!”
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“I was nervous from a previous attempt of ridding my diseased veins. Dr. YU was fantastic and I can’t praise the entire team enough for a painless procedure. Going back to correct 2 possible 3 areas. Very excited to ride myself of the pain.”
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“Dr. Yu was so quick and painless I didnt even know my procedure was over in less than 10 minutes. A+”
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“I felt dr Yu had a wonderful bedside manner and explained everything carefully and precisely. Because i he explained everything that I could understand I decided to have a procedure at the office. A very nice atmosphere!”
Primary office
Find Dr. Yu in Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage clinic
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Care offered here
Dr. Yu also sees patients from Palm Desert, Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Thousand Palms, and Indian Wells.
Most insurance accepted
Including Medicare, about 98% of the procedures we perform are covered. We verify your benefits before anything is scheduled.
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At Empire Vein, we’re committed to providing the highest quality of care for your long-term vascular health.