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Nora Loey Yip, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery, Surgery, Surgery, General, Surgical Critical Care

Provider Groups

  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact

518-438-2776
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact
518-438-2776

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • Surgery, General
  • Surgical Critical Care

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates

319 South Manning Blvd
Ste 310
Albany , NY 12208

View hours
Monday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
SUNY at Buffalo Dept of Medicine (2000)

Residency:
The University of Connecticut School of Medicine (2005)

Fellowship:
Grant Medical Center (2006)

Fellowship:
Grant Medical Center (2006)

Board Certifications

American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery (2024)

American Board of Surgery (2016)

Colon & Rectal Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, American Board of (2009)

Colon & Rectal Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, American Board of (2009)

Surgery, General, Surgery, American Board of (2007)

Provider Groups

Innovative Health Alliance of New York

SPHP Medical Associates

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(197 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

185 Reviews

10/22/2024

I will return for certain for any additional care I may need.

10/11/2024

I hope that all my doctors visits are just like this one. Even though I need surgery they all made me feel that we arrived at the sa.e conclusion

10/04/2024

encouraging, and sharing a positive outlook for my new lifestyle

10/04/2024

I would highly recommend Dr. Yip and Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery

09/20/2024

Dr. Yip took the time the explain in depth my treatment options, including the risks and benefits of each (short and long term), honestly answered all of my questions and concerns. She took into account my personal situation and how it impacts the timing of what I need to have done. I was able to make an informed decision about treatment plan. She did not rush the appointment. She and her medical assistant made me as comfortable as possible during what can be an embarrassing/sensitive exam.

09/18/2024

She was professional but approachable and kind. She quickly gained my trust and established a feeling of security. She explained everything step by step and took the time to listen to any questions or concerns I had. I have no suggestions, the visit went well.

09/17/2024

I have been extremely impressed and pleased with Dr. Yip and her entire team.

09/03/2024

Dr Nora yip is indeed a great surgeon

08/23/2024

I felt well cared for.

08/23/2024

Dr Yip went out of her way to make sure I was getting follow up care and answered questions that I had. Dr Yip is caring and did not rush through our phone visit. She is an amazing doctor

08/20/2024

She’s awesome period

07/30/2024

Physician listened and understood my concerns which we discussed

07/30/2024

Peace of mind now, and they gave some great guidance.

07/30/2024

Dr Yip was great, always takes her time, listens to concerns, answers all questions

07/26/2024

Dr. Yip - Understanding and outstanding!

07/23/2024

I called with a question after I left and am waiting for a call back and answer which I am sure will come soon.

07/19/2024

I only wish I had been referred to Dr Yip three years ago.

07/16/2024

Trust this practice to the fullest

06/25/2024

Very thorough explanation

06/25/2024

My Dr Yip I love her she’s very respectful and professional I would recommend her to anyone

06/11/2024

Took notes, listened to me, explained procedure, did not feel

06/07/2024

Dr. Yip is the best! I would recommend her to anyone.

05/24/2024

Dr. Yip is excellent!

05/21/2024

They should provide training to other practices. A YouTube channel maybe?

05/03/2024

Professional and friendly

05/03/2024

Everything looks best for me nothing additional

04/30/2024

Dr Yip was amazing. Explained everything clearly and in layman’s terms

04/16/2024

Dr. Yip is gentle and thorough!

04/16/2024

I really felt like everyone was patient with all of my questions and took extra time to make sure I was comfortable and at ease.

04/16/2024

All good

04/09/2024

I trust and value this provider. 10 out of 10.

04/02/2024

Very good

04/02/2024

I have complete trust in Dr. Yip.

04/02/2024

prompt and gave me ideas to work with

03/26/2024

Always gives you her full attention

03/22/2024

Listened to my frustration and acquiesced to my viewpoint

03/19/2024

very good patient wrote stuff down for me

03/15/2024

Overall excellent.

02/20/2024

Dr Yip is an incredible provider, listens well, and works with you to develop a plan.

02/13/2024

Understanding & listening & kind

02/02/2024

Dr Yip is a true professional who cares about her patients

01/30/2024

Excellent. Informative, listened, calm gentle exam, pleasant experience considering the awkwardness of the exam.

01/23/2024

As I explained previously Dr Yip is exceptional and one of the best Drs I've ever been to She has always treated me with respect and I always feel confident with her advise and skills She always explains everything in everyday language so I understand I really could go on all day about her I've been seeing her for 10 yrs now and thank GOD she has been my Dr

01/16/2024

Dr Yip is a very kind and compassionate person

01/16/2024

Incredibly good at her job. She was efficient, compassionate and informative.

01/05/2024

Dr. Yip is wonderful. She is very compassionate and listens to you.

01/05/2024

Explained the procedure, easy to talk to.

01/02/2024

Thank you everyone.

01/02/2024

St. Peter's is fortunate to have Dr. Yip on staff.

12/19/2023

Overall, I was pleased with the diversity, efficiency and professionalism demonstrated by the front office staff. Dealing with the public on an hourly basis. Monday through Friday can be an exhausting/emotionally draining experience. The staff at your facility seem comfortable within a work environment and have made, the office functional environment for all.

12/15/2023

Service given to Pastion, was great n they make us very much understand

12/12/2023

Dr.Yip always makes sure that I understand everything about my treatment and she listens to what I have to say also. She has performed several operations on me and I was pleased every time.

12/05/2023

I liked her… she made the situation clear to me, however I never got the Med that was supposed to be prescribed

12/01/2023

After if there’s always professional and thorough

10/24/2023

Excellent

10/16/2023

The nurse practitioner was especially personable and well versed

10/16/2023

Dr. Yip shows care and listens to you. Explains everything.

10/14/2023

Dr. Yip makes a potentially painful and unpleasant experience tolerable and educational.

10/12/2023

I rate Dr Yip and staff the highest scale.

10/08/2023

We would highly recommend Dr Yip!

10/07/2023

Is very thoughtful and explains everything.

09/20/2023

What I would hope for in a physician Dr. Yip provided.

09/17/2023

Dr Yip understands no one wants to be in the position of needing her skills & talent. But thankfully she explains everything from the patient perspective & her perspective while also educating a patient in a way that it stays with you. Her caring for the overall person is what put her over-the-top for me to want her as my surgeon.

09/08/2023

Dr Nora Yip is one of the most caring, genuine, professional, competent person I've ever met.

09/04/2023

Very caring and very thorough

09/03/2023

They are just nice and understanding about how you are feeling

08/30/2023

Dr. Yip is the best doctor I have every had!

08/23/2023

I trust and respect Dr Yip’s opinions and recommendations. She is phenomenal.

08/23/2023

Exceptional

08/19/2023

Dr Yip is great to do business with

08/10/2023

She has helped me with problems which I would not even want to talk about with other doctors.

08/05/2023

Decision was thorough and skilled and unrushed

08/01/2023

very personable and caring

07/29/2023

Dr Yipp is the best!

07/28/2023

She made sure that I had all the information I needed to help me with my surgery.

07/20/2023

Nothing that I can specify.

07/19/2023

Dr Yip was so pleasant. You should feel very special and blessed if you get an appointment with her. She takes all the time you need and is a great surgeon

07/16/2023

Dr Yip is the best.

07/16/2023

Dr. Yip listens well and is thorough in her explanations. She is worth waiting to see.

07/11/2023

Explanation was very easy to understand

06/24/2023

Will recommend this dr at any given time

06/20/2023

I can’t say enough about the entire staff , they were all a pleasure to work with .

06/18/2023

Very good

06/14/2023

The office was very very professional everyone in it. That's the only reason I would recommend somebody they were very professional in every aspect of that appointment

06/03/2023

Dr. Nora Yip and staff our families go to for this specialty skill.

06/01/2023

I feel fortunate to be under Dr Yip's care. I highly recommend her. She was recommended to me by friends who were her former patients.

05/29/2023

Excellent care always

05/24/2023

She exudes kindness

05/20/2023

She was a good listener and involved me in the process.

05/11/2023

In my opinion, Dr. Nora Yip is a very gifted Doctor. Knows her subject, listens and is very patient and understanding !

05/10/2023

Dr.answered all our questions in an understandible manner

05/06/2023

Dr Yip is an excellent provider.

05/06/2023

She is the best

05/06/2023

Dr Yip was so calming, caring and excellent explaining her every move

05/04/2023

Very good

04/29/2023

While the reason I need to see her on a yearly basis is follow up to cancer, Dr Yip’s manner is always professional, reassuring and caring..

04/25/2023

I was very impressed with the time, care,info I received! Very highly & professional.

04/23/2023

Everyone with whom I came in contact, were kind, understanding, polite, and explained everything very well.

04/19/2023

the whole experience was very satisfactory

04/17/2023

Dr. Yip is the best at giving the information of the step by step procedure which puts me at ease with what could be a very difficult experience.

04/15/2023

Thank you Dr. Yip

04/03/2023

Very caring and never rushes you out

04/02/2023

I felt very comfortable with her at all times, answered all my questions

03/28/2023

I have nothing to say as she is all round Great

03/25/2023

Glad to finally talked with doctor.

03/21/2023

Very good Doctor.

03/21/2023

I received excellent care from Dr. Yip and I recommend her and her staff to the people I care about.

03/19/2023

She heard me! I was there several years ago with another provider and he did not help me or listen and I have had to live with this since 2017 because he wouldn’t do anything! So I am very happy to have Dr Yip!

03/14/2023

Dr Yip is extraordinary

03/11/2023

Dr Yip is a very good doctor she operated on me twice.

03/06/2023

So glad i am under Dr. Yip and team's care.

02/23/2023

Excellent times 10 .

02/14/2023

Dr Yip is a good listener and certainly quite knowledgeable

02/10/2023

Dr. Yip is a very knowledgeable, kind, compassionate and thorough doctor.

02/07/2023

I really enjoyed my experience with my doctor. She was very reassuring throughout the whole process.

02/05/2023

Very kind and professional

01/30/2023

Great provider

01/28/2023

Very pleased

01/28/2023

I didn’t feel rushed. Dr Yip behaved as if I was her only patient. She was kind understanding and patient. I told her when i left that she is a very good doctor

01/09/2023

Very thorough

01/09/2023

Dr. Yip is a great doctor. She listens, answers questions and does not act as though you are stupid or that she has one foot out the door. There are so many things about this specialty that are awful. Problems and their remedies are physically painful and emotionally they are embarrassing and not something people talk about at cocktail parties. Dr. Yip is the perfect balance between professional and (slightly) funny.

01/09/2023

I think she is wonderful and so does my niece who also went to her about the same time as I did.

12/30/2022

Excellent experience

12/12/2022

the staff, doctor, anyone connected with this practice are all the same - very good, compassionate, helpful. knowledgeable

12/03/2022

I always enjoy seeing Dr. Yip. Not like dreading a Doctors appointment.

11/04/2022

would recommend to any who may need her care,

10/20/2022

I trust doctor yip with my life

10/16/2022

I would recommend Dr. Yip to all of my family and friends.

09/19/2022

Great

09/18/2022

I'd recommend her to any friend or relative. Excellent doctor!

09/16/2022

very good

08/19/2022

Excellent doctor and wonderful care

08/09/2022

I would highly recommend Dr Nora Yip nice disposition

08/05/2022

She gave me a lot of expert advice and confidence.

08/02/2022

Once I saw the doctor my visit was great but the front desk staff never once let me know why our appt. ran so late!!!

07/29/2022

Excellent.

07/28/2022

*Dr. Yip is very down to Earth and easy to talk to.

07/22/2022

This was a telephone visit.

07/20/2022

I have been seeing *Dr. Yip for awhile now. I started seeing her in 2019. I am very pleased with the care and concern that she and all the office staff have shown to me. They are very COURTEOUS, KNOWLEDGEABLE and ATTENTIVE to my needs. THANK YOU.

07/17/2022

*Dr. Yip is always a pleasure to visit. Attentive, caring, professional, helpful, ... just the best.

07/02/2022

Dr Yip has a pad and pen, NOT a computer! Makes the visit more personable

07/01/2022

Love dr yip

06/27/2022

Excellent. Dr. Yipp is always thoughtful, and helpful. Making it a very pleasannt visit.

06/25/2022

She is Always always very thorough and kind.

06/17/2022

Very good.

06/13/2022

Very knowledgeable & caring

06/03/2022

I always enjoy my time w/her, she's the best.

06/01/2022

Excellent bedside manner.

05/24/2022

This was my first time seeing this doctor and I'm so happy I went. Dr Yip and her nurse were just wonderful. The doctor explained everything to me so clearly. She used pictures and drew diagrams. She put me at ease and gave me a treatment plan that is working in just two weeks I have already seen improvement. Her nurse was so friendly and helped me through the process. I wish all my doctors were like this.

05/22/2022

Dr. Yip is a wonderful doctor. Very caring, always listens and explains everything clearly. I would recommend to her anyone.

05/19/2022

Excellent service.

05/11/2022

Dr. Yip from the first visit to the current visit, is knowledgeable, professional and went over all my records before I got there as she commented on previous tests that I had and she was right on the mark. I would recommend her to anyone that needed colorectal services! She is Number !.

04/30/2022

Excellent service by doctor

04/23/2022

I adore Dr. Yip; she is perfect for her type of work. I'm so comfortable with her.

04/13/2022

*Dr. Yip explains things in a direct, down-to-earth fashion. She answers all questions in detail often drawing a diagram if surgery is required. She is a truly dedicated surgeon!

03/28/2022

Dr Yip has an excellent rapport with her patients

03/14/2022

This was my first time meeting *Dr. Yep and I found her very easy to understand & very informative. I really liked her!

03/14/2022

The best physician I deal with

02/26/2022

Please see above note I already made. Dr. Yip is excellent

02/23/2022

*Dr. Yip is knowledgeable, attentive and an excellent communicator. *Dr. Yip has my full confidence and I would rate her as an excellent provider is response to all the levels of inquiry in this survey.

02/21/2022

*Dr. Tip is great/kind/gentle. We love her & her kindness.

01/17/2022

Dr Yip has been very proactive and assisting in making follow up appointments

01/16/2022

Excellent care and service. I am confident I am receiving the best possible medical attention for my medical problem.

01/11/2022

Felt they listened, were respectful thorough. _____ follow up plan. Just wish didn't have to wait so long for appointments.

01/08/2022

Excellent post surgical visit.

12/29/2021

Very comfortable with Dr Yip and feel she is very professional, experienced and capable of handling my upcoming surgery with expertise which eases my concern and anticipation for sure

12/09/2021

*Dr. Yip was very informative and professional.

12/07/2021

*Dr. Yip is always pleasant and takes time to listen and let me know she's there when & if I need her.

11/22/2021

Very good manner, inspired confidence and was easy to talk to. Listened to my concerns/ideas and responded in a helpful way.

11/18/2021

Always a reassuring visit. Dr Yip has a very calming and knowledgeable manner!!

11/17/2021

Dr. Yip is curious, informative, thoughtful, and resourceful.

11/17/2021

Dr Yip does an amazing job of putting your mind at ease with easy to understand explanations and/or diagrams. I left feeling more confident about my health after having discussed my concerns with her. She is a top notch surgeon with a very good manner and communication style.

10/29/2021

Dr. Yip is excellent at banding hemmorhoids.

10/25/2021

*Dr. Nora Yip is absolutely fantastic, and a great asset to St. Peter's Health Partners, as well as an excellent colo-rectal surgeon.

10/20/2021

I found *Dr. Yip to be professional, courteous, and informative to my needs.

10/15/2021

Dr. Yip is terrific. She is responsive to my concerns and tailors the treatment to my needs. I very much appreciate her taking extra care to make the experience as pain-free and comfortable as possible. I very much appreciate her taking the time to explain her decisions about my care and to explain her requests for my actions (taking medicine, etc.).

10/15/2021

Excellent experience was *Dr. Yip. She always makes sure I understand what I need to do. She is always aware of my other medical conditions. She answers all my questions. She addresses all my concerns. I am very fortunate to have her as my doctor.

10/13/2021

Dr Yip handled an otherwise delicate medical condition with empathy and care for my feelings. So impressed with her on my first visit.

10/11/2021

Dr. Yip has been very knowledgeable and caring about my health care needs that she sees me for. The staff in the office are very kind and professional and courteous in all they do. Dr Yip has been very prompt and concerned to address any urgent need I have had over the last few months. Thank you to all the staff!

09/24/2021

I thoroughly appreciated the time Dr. Yip took to explain the digestive system and how the colonoscopy would work.

09/16/2021

*Dr. Nora Yip was real professional and to the point.

09/05/2021

Dr. Yip is knowledgeable, listens, very hands on, explains things well, and overall excellent in what she does.

08/28/2021

Dr. Yip is an excellent provider. I feel I am receiving the best care.

08/28/2021

I was very scared. Dr. Yip who got me in immediately, was excellent explaining what I would require to repair. I left feeling so much better and assured she would be able to help me. Very professional. Thank you very much Dr. Yip.

08/20/2021

Very kind and thoughtful.
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