Dr. Yu was born, raised, and educated in the U.S.
He received his undergraduate education at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he was a James B. Angell and Regents-Alumni scholar, graduating with distinction. He attended Wayne State University School of Medicine, and went on to ophthalmology training at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. He then served 3 years in the U.S. Air Force, fulfilling his obligation under the Health Professions Scholarship Program, leaving with the rank of major.

Dr. Yu has had lengthy experience with refractive surgery, first with radial keratotomy, and since 1996, laser vision correction, first with photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and then with LASIK.

Dr. Yu keeps current with the latest advances in refractive surgery by attending scientific seminars and visiting other refractive surgeons throughout the country, most recently completing a mini- fellowship with internationally-renowned Lasik surgeon, Stephen G. Slade, M.D.