David H Yu, DDS, MS

Dr Yu and his staff were amazing! He was very transparent about pros and cons of both crown lengthening and Implant procedure. He was able to provide the best option for me. I can’t imagine working with any other Oral Surgeon in Austin. Simply the best!

I had an appointment yesterday to have scraping on two back teeth. I can’t tell you how pleased I am with the results. They were so accommodating. When I was slightly freaking out, they stopped and gave me laughing gas before they proceeded. Thank you for that. But the best part is, today I am pain free! I was expecting to be all sore around my back teeth, but no! Thank you very much to the whole staff! I will certainly recommend this group.

STAY AWAY if you’re looking for a dentist/​periodontist who gives a damn about you. These people were HAPPY to take $ 1500 from me for a root planning procedure, then absolutely refused to work with my busy schedule for a final follow-​up appointment. Their lack of concern and follow-​through resulted in my primary dentist refusing to give me the cleaning that was necessary to complete the procedure. I now have to find another dentist and periodontist on my extremely limited schedule. These are HORRIBLE people who have no regard for their patients’ well-​being and are only interested in money.

If I could give Dr. Yu and his staff 10 stars, I would. It took me 4 – 5 months to research the procedures recommended by three different dentist. Dr. Yu and his amazing staff bent over backwards to answer all of my questions during that time.
The day of the procedure was next to enjoyable. This statement is coming from someone who has had had many-​many oral surgeries and been the care taker for many more.
I had two teeth removed along with bone grafts. I’ve had zero pain and no nausea. He personally called me to check on me afterwards and sent flowers as well. He’s not only gifted but kind, gentle as well. He also treats his large staff very well according to a couple of the assistants that I spoke to about him.
Dr. Yu will be my one and only oral surgeon.

Dr. Yu treated me in 2011. His staff is outstanding, and I haven’t had any problems with the 2 extractions, 3 implants, and 2 grafts that he performed. He and his team inspire confidence.

Dr. Yu is just amazing. He has done two surgeries for me (a gum graft and extraction) and both had perfect results without complications. What he does is an art and his precision makes the healing process a breeze. I’ve only had to take ibuprofen with both surgeries for pain control because the discomfort was so minimal. When I had my wisdom teeth out years ago by a different doctor the pain was SO much worse than what I’ve had with Dr. Yu’s procedures. I think he’s just that good.
Everyone in his office is very professional and friendly and you get the sense they really enjoy their job and care about you. If I ever find myself needing any kind of oral surgery in the future I wouldn’t even think of going to any other doctor.

Dr. Yu and his team are awesome! I never had any kind of surgery before and was really skeptical, but my osseous surgery here turned out to be great. They always communicated well and Dr. Yu was a phone call away when I was going through some trouble a couple of days after the surgery. Comforting and assuring, definitely recommended !

Dr. Yu and his team are rock stars. Seriously. Hands down some of the best customer service I have ever had. I was referred to Dr. Yu by my regular (and also super awesome) dentist Dr. Hulse to have an implant done as one of my teeth supporting a bridge was no longer viable enough to maintain the bridge. From the initial consultation a month ago, to my implant yesterday morning, to my recovery today… it has been smooth sailing. He sectioned my bridge to remain one crown to stay in place, did the implant in the missing middle spot, and removed the back no longer viable for a bridge tooth which eventually will need an implant done. I was OUT through the entire thing and don’t remember any of it! :)
Dr. Yu and his team are efficient, professional, caring and 100% know what they are doing. The office is super clean and the room where I had my implant done was sterile and they did everything they could to make me feel comfortable (heated blankets… so nice). Dr. Yu personally called me last night to see how I was feeling and the office even sent flowers today with a note wishing me a speedy recovery (SUPER thoughtful and a much appreciated touch!). I was EXTREMELY anxious about getting this procedure done because i am a big baby about pain… and I am very surprised how little pain I have had since the surgery.
The staff are super concise in giving you good after care instructions and making sure you understand them. I will need to have additional implants done which due to the cost (alas, they are expensive which is a major drawback in general) and while I may have stretch the implants out over time due to the expense, I will most certainly only go to Dr. Yu to have them done. HIGHLY recommend Dr. Yu and his office to anyone needing this kind of work done. Thank you!!!

YOU’LL LOVE YU! ORAL SURGERY… HA…NO PROBLEM!
I needed dental implants but couldn’t stand having my teeth CLEANED without sedation (oh yes, it’s that bad). I was referred to Dr Yu and I am in love. He is so good at his work, capable and easy to talk to that he can put your worse fears to rest. He is an artist at his work and is widely acknowledged as an outstanding and innovative oral surgeon.
You know you’re in excellent hands when you enter his surgical suite. It is modern, well equipped and spotless, (not all are, believe me) and his surgical staff is first rate. He is sensitive to your fear and pain tolerance levels, and provides complete personal followup to surgery as well as 24hr access directly to him. …not the «service». (when was the last time you had that kind of access to a doctor!?)
Dr Yu’s office is comfortable and beautifully appointed, and the front desk staff is knowledgeable, professional and always helpful and accommodating. I’d say they were the best medical staff I’ve encountered in any medical office. I’ve never had to wait.
Texas Monthly voted him a «SUPER DOCTOR» from 2004 thru 2012.
what more can I say… just doesn’t get better than that~!

A friend talked for a couple of years about how the intense pain he had following gum grafting surgery, performed by a reputable periodontist in Austin, and it was with great trepidation that I met Dr. David Yu, who my dentist Dr. Joseph Neeley recommended. My husband is a retired vascular surgeon, and he joined me for the appointment. Both of us were initially reassured by Dr. Yu’s competence and the fact that he used a relatively new surgical approach which reduced pain and increased the speed of healing. The surgery took about an hour and half, and I was very relieved by how little discomfort I had. I took a couple of Aleve each day for three days, but no other pain medications. Dr. Yu is not only an extremely competent and knowledgeable periodonist, he is also caring and attentive. He even called the afternoon after the surgery to check on me and sent a flower bouquet the next day. He also has an unusually competent team of people who are intensely focused on providing true patient support. Everyone seems to pay attention to the small details that combine to create a very positive patient experience.

so, I’ve only gone in for an initial assessment but I’m blown away. Staff 5 stars — the time they take, their willingness to explain, the friendly atmosphere. Then Dr. Yu («no, please call me David»). Aside from the fact that he looks 25 (I’m told he’s 40), he obviously values relating to his patients and doesn’t feel rushed. He exudes competence and he came w/​highest recommendations. Ok, ok. .. I’ll let you know more after Friday’s gingival flap, then likely extraction. If extraction, then more after bone graft and implant.

I highly recommend Dr. Litizzette and had a great experience. Oral surgery is never easy, and I’m particularly anxious & phobic when it comes to these things. Dr. Litizzette and her staff were very warm, and made me feel comfortable and well taken care of. They explained everything very clearly during my consultation and answered all of my questions. They also proactively checked in with my insurance company about the coverage for my procedure. During my consultation they sent in their insurance expert who walked me through everything which was incredibly helpful and I really appreciated the transparent and direct approach they took. I was not happy to learn of what my procedure would involve (a crown lengthening) but they were very comforting, understanding of my fears, and reassuring. I honestly felt very comfortable going into the surgery which means a lot coming from someone who is deathly afraid of these things. They called me several days before to make sure I was ready and had all of the info I needed. Immediately prior to the surgery they made sure I felt as comfortable as possible (when I was upset). Even Dr. Litizzette herself held my hand as they were putting in the IV. After my surgery, the doctor called me herself to check in on me, and they even sent me flowers. I was really impressed, and it shows they care about each and every patient. I would recommend them to anyone, and couldnt say enough good things about my experience.
I’d also like to add that I dont normally write Unilocal reviews, but I felt compelled to given my extremely positive experience here.

I went for my post op check up on my gum grafting, it is healing great, I really appreciate all Dr Yu and his team did for me :)

Dr. Yu & staff provided excellent care during my recent gum graft. Traveled from out of town to have a procedure performed by Dr. Yu since he had excellent reviews, and he definitely exceeded my expectations! Easy recovery, great results & wonderful doctor!

Drs. Yu, Litizzette, and team are wonderful. My mother has put off the rehabilitation of her mouth for years, and I knew Dr. Litizzette would be the doctor to educate her on her treatment options. Dr. L and team have truly made her comfortable during the multi-​step process, and my mom is already so excited for the life-​altering end results. The level of professionalism, quality of care, and seamless flow of the office is so appreciated.

I got histrionics, no information, and a hard sell.
I figured that if I weren’t treated respectfully as a prospective customer I might not be safe as a patient.
Now, they report to other oral surgeons that they don’t have any x-​rays. Hmm, I wonder why.

I only wish all doctors were as excellent as Dr. Yu. After a failed surgery that required initial bone grafting and eventual removal of the failed implants with another local oral surgeon, my dentist recommended me to
to Dr. Yu knowing that he practiced cutting edge techniques. Not only did the implants successfully take, but my recovery time was much easier and shorter. As a periodontist, Dr. Yu is very conscientious of the aesthetic outcome and ensures the work is done perfectly.
His office staff is highly competent and friendly, his office equipment/​setting is new, clean, and inviting. His bed side manner is comforting, he answers all questions, and his after surgery care shows true respect and concern for the individual.
I can’t say enough good things about his practice. He may be higher priced than other providers in town, but he’s worth every penny.

Who wants a gum graft?! NOT ME! When I had to have one and my dentist’s entire office swore I had to go to Dr. Yu for it, I was scared to death of the pain, the scariness of the surgery, all of it.
Dr. Yu and his staff are incredibly professional, friendly and calming. I felt like I was in good hands the entire time. After the surgery, Dr. Yu himself called to check on me and remind me to take my painkillers (as if I needed a reminder). I have a feeling had I gone with a different periodontist, I would have ended up in much more pain than I did.
And imagine my surprise when a couple of days after the surgery I got a delivery of flowers from the office. It was such a nice touch and very representative of my entire experience. I wouldn’t go anywhere else for this kind of surgery.

Yu da man, Dr Yu!
Nobody looks forward to oral surgery, so I’ll cut to the chase:
Dr Yu is handling a molar extraction/​implant procedure for me, and he is one schmoove dentist. I literally haven’t felt any more pain than two Tylenol could take care of.
And bleeding? That’s so 20^th century! After the extraction, sure. For the first few hours I had to change the gauze in my mouth. But after my implant procedure yesterday, there has been none at all.
Believe the hype. Dr Yu really is that great. His staff is the real deal.
Oral surgery? Pfft! Ain’t nuttin’ but a thang.

i got my gum graft from Dr. Yu more than a year ago now. i remember when i was considering getting it, i went online and read a lot of HORRIBLE HORRIBLE stories about how bad the surgery hurt and unsuccessful surgeries. i was definitely freaking scared.
but since i gave Dr. Yu 5 stars, you have to know that it was the best surgery i’ve ever had :) no joke and no exaggerations.
i opted to take the triazolam (pill) instead of the IV anesthesia based on price purposes. i think the pill was significantly less than the IV.
the whole surgery took about 3 hours (i was awake but not lucid during the surgery) and afterwards, i had the best sleep EVER.
where can i get more of those pills? jk… somewhat.
but the sleep did not happen before i scared some people at HEB with my crazy ramblings about mashed potatoes and my bloody retainer.
during the recovery period, i kept waiting for the pain to kick it but it never did. at all. not even an itch.
i panicked over the weekend (got my surgery on thursday… was able to go to work the next day) because i could feel some of the stitches. i called Dr. Yu on saturday and he was nice enough to return my call to reassure me that the graft is ok.
Dr. Yu and his staff showed great care and professionalism and I am SO glad I decided to get my surgery done with him. afterwards, his team sent flowers & i thought it was a very nice touch.