Alison Jiani Yu, MD

Alison Jiani Yu, MD is an otolaryngologist in Charleston, SC. She provides comprehensive ear, nose and throat care with a focus on rhinology and sinus surgery, treating conditions such as sinusitis, allergies, cerebrospinal fluid leaks and skull‑base tumors. Dr. Yu is recognized for her expertise in the surgical management of sinonasal tumors and revision sinus procedures, serving patients throughout Charleston and the nearby Mount Pleasant area. The practice holds a perfect 5.00 rating based on a verified review.

Dr. Yu is an endoscopic sinus and skull‑base surgeon who completed her medical doctorate at the University of Southern California, followed by an otolaryngology residency at USC/Los Angeles General Medical Center. She pursued a fellowship in Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, training under nationally renowned surgeons. During medical school she earned the Dean’s Research Scholar fellowship and a Distinction in Research for head‑and‑neck cancer work. Her ongoing research aims to improve clinical outcomes for sinonasal diseases and address health‑care disparities, resulting in multiple peer‑reviewed publications, book chapters and presentations at regional and national conferences. She has also been honored with the Resident Teaching Award for her contributions to medical education.

The office is located on the second floor of 135 Rutledge Ave in Charleston, SC. It sits just steps from Calhoun Street, the main thoroughfare, and is a short walk, about a tenth of a mile, from Cannon Park. The Rivers Library and Ashley Hall school are each roughly two‑tenths of a mile away, while the Access Urgent clinic and the Harleston Green neighborhood are similarly close, providing convenient access for local residents.

Dr. Yu’s specialized sinus and skull‑base surgery expertise makes her a valuable ENT resource for patients seeking advanced care in Charleston.

Services:

• Adult congenital heart disease
• Atrioventricular septal defects
• Bundle Branch Block
• Education
• Patent foramen ovale
• Patient Care
• Research
• Super ventricular stenosis