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Kevin K Yu, MD, MS

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Kevin K. Yu, MD, MS, is a fellowship-trained gastroenterologist who attended St. Louis University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, graduating with his medical degree in 2018. He relocated to Texas, completing his internship and Internal Medicine residency at McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) in 2021. Dr. Yu remained at UTHealth to complete a fellowship in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition in 2025. He joined Kelsey-Seybold in August 2025.

Dr. Yu practices medicine to make a positive difference in other people’s lives, providing compassionate, empathetic care for gastrointestinal complaints, no matter how large or small. In addition to providing colon cancer prevention and endoscopy services, he specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, gastric reflux, eosinophilic esophagitis, gastrointestinal motility issues, pancreas conditions, and more. In his practice, Dr. Yu most enjoys helping to prevent cancers and helping patients regain control of their lives.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Yu begins by listening and approaching his patients with patience and understanding, always keeping in mind that every person and their GI symptoms are different so that he can tailor his treatments to his patients’ individual needs. Patients come to him seeking help, and Dr. Yu knows it is his duty to listen and guide them through some of the most vulnerable times in their lives.

Hobbies & Interests

When Dr. Yu and his wife are not exploring the Houston food scene, playing badminton or pickleball, or hanging out with their friends and/or cats, they love to travel and explore new places and experiences. “The world is so vast, and we are meant to explore and live in it!” he says.

Joined Kelsey-Seybold: August 2025

Awards & Publications

Awards

  • Intern of the Year 2019
  • Junior Resident of the Year 2020
  • Internal Medicine Chief Resident 2022
  • Gastroenterology Fellow of the Year 2024
  • Chief Gastroenterology Fellow 2025

Publications

Barnet, J., Yu, K., Rivera Rivera, X., Bhatt, A. (2024). Severe Dysphagia with Eosinophilic Esophagitis Pattern of Injury Related to Pembrolizumab Therapy. ACJ Case Reports Journal 2024; 11:e01252. doi:10.14309/crj.0000000000001252.

Yu, K., Mathew, A., Abraham, F., Amin, R., Kono, M., Overman, M., Zhao, D., Khan, A., Khan, M., Thomas, A., Wang, Y, (2022). Immune checkpoint inhibitor-related gastrointestinal toxicity in patients with malignancy involving the luminal gastrointestinal tract and its impact on cancer outcomes. Annals of Gastroenterology, 35(5): 514–521. doi: 10.20524/aog.2022.0742

Yu, K., Abraham, F., Thomas, A. S., & Wang, Y. (2021). 243 Incidence Of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Related Gi Toxicity in Patients With Gi Luminal Malignancy and Outcomes After Treatment. Gastroenterology, 160(6), S-52-S-53. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0016-5085(21)00871-4

Khurana S, Kahl A, Yu K, DuPont AW. Recent advances in the treatment of Clostridioides difficile infection: the ever-changing guidelines. Fac Rev. 2020;9:13. Published 2020 Nov 18. doi:10.12703/b/9-13

Hakim S, Ramireddy S, Rashtak S, Zhang L, Rodriguez VG, Yu K, Alzubaidy L, Patil P, Badillo R, DaVee T, Ogunniyi JT, Thosani N. (2020). Dedicated Cytopathologists vs Community Pathologist Significantly Affects Overall Diagnostic Accuracy of Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided Sampling of Solid Pancreatic Lesions: Outcomes From a Large Healthcare System. Gastroenterology. 159. e30-e31. 10.1053/j.gastro.2020.06.071.

Hakim S, Gjeorgjievski M, Thosani N, Cannon M, Yu K, DaVee T, Tamil L, Badillo R, Guha S, Patil P, Ramireddy S. (2020). Sa1414 Is 3-5 Days Of Post-Procedure Antibiotic Prophylaxis Necessary After Eus-Fna Of A Pancreatic Cyst? - Comparing Clinical Outcomes Of 470 Procedures At Two Different Academic Clinical Practices. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 91. AB179. 10.1016/j.gie.2020.03.1147.

Hakim S, Zhang L, Garcia V, Yu K, Patil P, Rashtak S, Dedania B, Badillo R, DaVee T, Ramireddy S, Thomas Ogunniyi J, Thosani N. (2020). Sa1478 Does Overall Volume Of Endosonographer Affect Overall Diagnostic Accuracy Of Eus-Fna of Solid Pancreatic Lesions: Outcomes From a Large Health Care System Comprising of Both Academic And Community Practice. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 91. AB208-AB209. 10.1016/j.gie.2020.03.1274.

Gangireddy, V.G.R., Amin, R., Yu, K., Kanneganti, P., Talla, S. and Annapureddy, A. (2020), Analysis of payments to GI physicians in the United States: Open payments data study. JGH Open, 4: 1031-1036. https://doi.org/10.1002/jgh3.12401

Yoon E, Dike K, Yu K, Siddiqui S, Olague P, Younes M, Nevah MI (2020). 1478 Are Indirect Markers of Liver Fibrosis Universally Applicable? Hepatology. 72. 892A.

Choi, I., Yu, K., Jayoung, K., de Guzman, E., Weisenberger, D. J., Oghamian, S., Kim, H.J., Lee, K., Laird, P.W., Jones, P.A., Warburton, D., Liang, G., & Koh, C.J. Alterations in Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Methylation Patterns of Calca, Timp3, Mmp2, and Igf2r Are Associated With Chronic Cystitis in a Cyclophosphamide-induced Mouse Model. Urology. 2013, Jul; 82(1):253.e9-253.e15.

Medical School

  • St. Louis University School of Medicine – St. Louis, MO, 2018

Internship/Residency

  • Residency: McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) – Houston, TX, 2021; Fellowship:Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition fellowship: McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) – Houston, TX, 2025
Dr. Yu is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association, and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Locations

North Houston Campus

15655 Cypress Woods Medical Drive,
Houston, TX 77014

Get Directions 713-442-1700

Lake Houston Campus

8503 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. E.,
(Building B),
Humble, TX 77396

Get Directions 346-674-3500

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

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