Baptist Health South Florida, Boca Raton Regional Hospital

Amy Yu, M.D. joins Baptist Health as a Board-Certified Neurologist

August 15, 2023

BOCA RATON, FL – August 15, 2023 – Amy Yu, M.D., recently joined Baptist Health as a board-certified neurologist and the director of the multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology program at Marcus Neuroscience Institute, a part of Baptist Health, established at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. She is  fluent in English, Spanish and Mandarin.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Yu to Baptist Health,” says Wendy Elliott, MBA/HCM, M.A., CCC-SP, Assistant Vice President of Marcus Neuroscience Institute. “In such a rapidly evolving field of medicine, her commitment to bringing the most innovative therapies to patients make her an excellent addition to our neurology network.”

Before joining Baptist Health in 2023, Dr. Yu received support from the National MS Society (NMSS) as a Clinical MS Fellow at Columbia University in New York City to develop her expertise in the study and treatment of MS and neuroimmunological disorders.

In addition to her clinical work in neuroinflammatory diseases, particularly multiple sclerosis, Dr. Yu is also a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and member of the American Academy of Neurology. For her outstanding work in her field, she received the 2023 Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) MS Mentorship Forum Scholarship.

After earning her medical degree from the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Dr. Yu completed her neurology residency at Yale University-Yale New Haven Hospital, also serving as chief neurology resident for a year.

While she treats many chronic, progressive diseases, Dr. Yu focuses on bringing new therapies and advanced treatments that help patients maintain and recover their health. By combining cutting-edge techniques with holistic wellness, she strives to provide evidence-based patient-focused care to the region.

“I am honored to partner with patients to diagnose and treat their illnesses so they can return to doing what they love,” says Dr. Yu. “From helping them cope with the stress of a new diagnosis, to overcoming barriers to living their best lives, I provide safe and effective care that reflects my patients’ goals.”

Dr. Yu will see patients at 2800 S Seacrest Blvd., Suite 160, Boynton Beach, FL 33435 and 800 Meadows Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33486.

About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 27,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and The Baptist Health PineApp, a virtual health platform. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida by U.S. News and World Report. For more information, visit
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