Dr. David M. Yates

Reviews

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  Mc Buckman

  Jan 23, 2026
  5.0
  Dr. Yates is truly the best. He operated on our 2 month old and did a tremendous job. He deeply cares about his patients and is willing to answer questions from the parents. I’ve recommended Dr. Yates to several parents of kids with Craniosynostosis. We drove 7 hours and it was beyond worth it. So thankful we found Dr. Yates!
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  Dominique Birchmeyer

  Sep 29, 2025
  5.0
  We are so grateful for my Dr. Yates, Dr. M, Kimberly, T, and the entire team! From start to finish, the whole process was as smooth as it possibly could be. We felt supported every step of the way, and we know that support will continue as my son recovers. The care, professionalism, and compassion shown to our family made such a difference during a stressful time. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience and are beyond thankful for this amazing team!
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  Emelia Hutto

  Sep 26, 2025
  5.0
  Our 2nd daughter, who is now 10 months old, was born with right unicoronal craniosynostosis. After extensive research, I discovered many articles written by Dr. David Jimenez, the pediatric neurosurgeon who developed the endoscopic strip craniectomy--a surgical option if craniosynostosis is caught early on. Dr. Jimenez passed away 2 years ago, but he already had a pediatric neurosurgeon trained as his successor, Dr. Ziyad Makoshi, and Jimenez’s direct partner, OMFS, Dr. David Yates, who are still operating at El Paso Children's Hospital. We flew from Portland, Oregon for our daughter's surgery at 6 weeks old and continue to have her helmet treatment through her first year in El Paso. I cannot say enough good things. Drs. Yates and Makoshi have done the most endoscopic strip craniectomies in the world for treatment of craniosynostosis and hold the international symposium to train surgeons around the world in this life-saving technique. Dr. Yates just received the Emerging Leader Award from the American Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association. They deliver top notch care; above and beyond! Every patient is part of a family of parents with a Facebook group for support. Dr. Yates gives each family his personal cell phone number as well for questions day or night--unlike any other surgeon I've met (and I’ve met a lot as an anesthesia provider)! If this review can help another family get the best care for their child, then everything we went through feels like it had more of a purpose. We’re so glad we chose Drs. Yates and Makoshi and we’d make the same choice again.
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  SIlvia M

  Nov 18, 2020
  5.0
  Highly recommend! Dr Yates extracted a supernumerary (extra tooth) for my son - and we had a very pleasant experience with him and his office. He is a very caring and knowledgeable doctor and made us feel at ease right away. My son did not have any complications and was almost fully recovered the next day. If I need any oral surgery needs myself in the future I will not hesitate to consult and get treatment with him.
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  Louise Sugamosto

  Apr 16, 2020
  5.0
  Dr Yates is a amazing, caring, and talented physician. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Yates when my 21 year old daughter was transferred to UMC for him to evaluate and treat her for multiple abcesses on her face, throat eye area and it even spread to her brain Dr Yates gathered a team of surgeons to treat my daughter. afterseveral surgical procedures maby weeks in the hospital. I am proud to say. My daughter is back home recovering and doing wel . I was so blessed to have Dr Yate . He went above and beyond my expectations. it was like a ift from heaven to have him come i to our life to save my daughter life. What makes it even better is that I never met a more humble dedicated surgeon .Thank you for everything Dr Yate . We lo e you . Louise Sugamosto