Dr. Miya Yoshida, DO
Board-Certified Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Yoshida specializes in robotic and advanced laparoscopic surgery, with a particular passion for cutting-edge techniques in foregut and bariatric surgery. She is board-certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
Transforming lives through expertise, innovation, and compassion
Dr. Miya Yoshida
General, Foregut & Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Miya Yoshida is a board-certified minimally invasive, robotic, and bariatric surgeon dedicated to helping patients achieve better health through advanced surgical techniques and compassionate, personalized care. With specialized expertise in general surgery, foregut surgery, and metabolic and bariatric surgery, she combines the latest technology with an individualized approach to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
Originally from San Francisco, California, Dr. Yoshida graduated with honors from the University of California, San Diego, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology with a minor in Japanese Studies. Before attending medical school, she participated in groundbreaking scientific research through collaborations with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), NASA, and SpaceX, contributing to innovative biomedical projects.
Dr. Yoshida earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Western University of Health Sciences, where she received multiple academic honors, scholarships, and professional achievement awards. She completed her General Surgery residency at the University of California, Irvine, where she was recognized with the prestigious Chairman's Award for Teaching during her chief residency. She then completed an Advanced Gastrointestinal, Minimally Invasive, and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at NYU Langone, further refining her expertise in complex gastrointestinal and weight loss procedures.
Her clinical practice focuses on robotic-assisted and advanced laparoscopic surgery, offering patients minimally invasive solutions that often result in less pain, smaller incisions, shorter recovery times, and faster returns to daily life. Dr. Yoshida has extensive experience treating a wide range of gastrointestinal and bariatric conditions, with particular interests in foregut surgery, hiatal hernia repair, anti-reflux procedures, gastric bypass surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, and single anastomosis duodenoileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S).
In addition to her surgical expertise, Dr. Yoshida is board-certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Obesity Medicine, allowing her to provide comprehensive weight management solutions that include both surgical and medical weight loss options. She works closely with each patient throughout every stage of treatment, from the initial consultation and pre-operative preparation through long-term postoperative care, to support lasting health and successful outcomes.
Dr. Yoshida remains actively involved in advancing the field of surgery through research, education, and leadership. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, contributed to medical textbooks, and presented her research at national surgical conferences on topics ranging from minimally invasive surgery to bariatric and foregut procedures. She also participates in the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) at St. Joseph's Hospital, an Accredited Bariatric Surgery Center dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and quality.
As an active member of several leading national surgical organizations, Dr. Yoshida remains committed to staying at the forefront of surgical innovation while providing every patient with compassionate, evidence-based, and individualized care.
Where she trained
Advanced GI, Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgery Fellowship
NYU Langone Health
General Surgery Residency
University of California, Irvine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Western University of Health Sciences
College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
University of California, San Diego
Minor in Japanese Studies
Board Certification
Licensure & Certifications
Honors & Awards
Memberships
Publications & Presentations
A selection of Dr. Yoshida's peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and national conference presentations.
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Lin M, Hsieh JC, Yoshida MC, Hong JS, Foglia CM, Chao SY. Impact of Medicaid expansion on treatment and outcomes in patients undergoing surgery for common colorectal conditions. J Gastrointest Surg. 2025 Dec 10;30(2):102300. doi:10.1016/j.gassur.2025.102300. PMID: 41386576.
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Yoshida MC, Luong D, Tan S, Pan J, Luu J, Pyke O, Kella V, Brathwaite CEM, Levine J. Enhanced total weight loss 2 years post-Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with longer biliopancreatic limb. Obesity Surgery. 2025 Mar. doi:10.1007/s11695-025-07797-6. PMID: 40100614.
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Hoagland DL, Jonas N, Plewa D, Nagaraj MB, Ricard C, Chhaya V, Yoshida M, Scott DJ, Ghaderi I, Stefanidis D, Nepomnayshy D. Evaluating the reliability of remote video-based assessment metrics for the ATLAS curriculum — a pilot study. Global Surg Educ. 2024 Apr;3(54).
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Yoshida MC, Ogami T, Ho K, Bui EX, Khedr S, Chen CC. Patient and surgeon factors contributing to bailout cholecystectomies: a single-institutional retrospective analysis. Surgical Endoscopy. 2022 Jan 3. doi:10.1007/s00464-021-08942-9.
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Zhu RC, Yoshida MC, Kopp M, Lin N. Treatment of a self-inflicted intracranial nail gun injury. BMJ Case Reports. 2021 Jan 11;14(1):e237122.
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Weng Y, Lieberthal TJ, Zhou VX, Lopez-Ichikawa M, Armas-Phan M, Bond TK, Yoshida MC, Choi WT, Chang TT. Liver epithelial focal adhesion kinase modulates fibrogenesis and hedgehog signaling. JCI Insight. 2020 Oct 15;5(20):e141217.
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Yoshida M, Ogami T, Morgenstern N, Du L. Myeloid sarcoma resulting in a small bowel obstruction with multiple site involvement including ileum and appendix. Journal of Surgical Case Reports. 2019 Sep 7;2019(9):rjz248.
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Hur JA, Yoshida MC, Zepeda MR. Peritoneal mesothelioma presenting as acute abdominal pain secondary to bowel perforation. Oncology and Cancer Case Reports. 2017 Sept;3(3):135.
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Gromova A, Voronov DA, Yoshida M, Thotakura S, Meech R, Dartt DA, Makarenkova HP. Lacrimal Gland Repair Using Progenitor Cells. Stem Cells Translational Medicine. 2017 Jan;6(1):88-98.
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Martinez EM, Yoshida MC, Candelario TL, Hughes-Fulford M. Spaceflight and simulated microgravity cause a significant reduction of key gene expression in early T-cell activation. American Journal of Physiology. 2015 Mar;308(6):R480-8.
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Daly S, Tran M, Yoshida M, Choi D, Tseng D (2023). Comprehensive Review of the Anti-Reflux Mechanism and Fundoplication. In The AFS Textbook of Foregut Disease. Springer, Cham. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-19671-3_12
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Dong J*, Muthiah A*, Hussain P*, Yoshida M*, Venketaraman V (2017). Selenium Supplementation and Immune Restorative Effects in HIV. In HIV/AIDS: Oxidative Stress and Dietary Antioxidants. Elsevier. *Contributed equally
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Luong D, Shadaloey AAS, Brasileiro T, Yoshida M, Levine J. The "Lollipop Closure," A Novel Technique to Standardize Repair of Mesenteric Defects. Video reel, SAGES 2025 Meeting. 2025 March.
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Gitlin SA, Chen B, Gunabalan S, Yoshida M, Levine J. The need for treatment of acute cholecystitis post-RYGB. Poster, SAGES 2025 Meeting. 2025 March.
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Yoshida MC, Zielinski G, Pacheco TB, Levine J. Intracorporeal Bidirectional Jejunojejunostomy Technique for Robotic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Video reel, SAGES 2024 Meeting. 2024 April.
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Jonas N, Nagaraj MB, Plewa D, et al. Demonstrating Feasibility of Video-based Assessment Metrics for the ATLAS Curriculum. Poster, ACS Clinical Congress 2022. San Diego, CA. 2022 Oct.
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Lin M, Torices-Dardon A, Yoshida MC, Foglia CM, Chao SY. Impact of Medicaid Expansion on the Treatment of Stage II and III Rectal Cancer Patients. Oral presentation, ACS Clinical Congress 2021. 2021 Oct.
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Yoshida MC, Ogami T, Bui E, Khedr S, Hine K, Morales-Vicente E, Chen CC. Predictors for Failure to Complete Laparoscopic Total Cholecystectomy. Podium presentation, SAGES 2021 Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. 2021 Sept.
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Kim AS, Yoshida MC, Zhu RC, Saldinger PF, Chen CC. Characterizing Outcomes of Primary Liver Abscesses in a Single Institution. Oral presentation, AHPBA 2021 Annual Meeting. Miami, FL. 2021 Aug.
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Yoshida MC, Ogami T, Bui E, Chen CC. Outcomes of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies for Difficult Gallbladders. Oral presentation, ACS Clinical Congress 2020. 2020 Oct.
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Yoshida MC, Ogami T, Ferrari-Light D, et al. A case of appendicitis involving a de Garengeot's hernia treated with interval robotic appendectomy and mesh repair. Poster, Southeastern Surgical Congress. New Orleans, LA. 2020 Feb.
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Yoshida MC, Zhou VX, Chang TT. Src is part of the mechanotransduction response to stiff matrix in primary hepatocytes. Oral presentation, Western Medical Research Conference. Carmel, CA. 2017 Jan.
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