Dr. Yu grew up here in Houston and graduated from Alief Hastings H.S. He then pursued a BA in History of Art from the University of Michigan. After graduating, he broadened his academic scope by pursuing a Master's in Human Physiology at Georgetown University. He then returned to the University of Michigan to complete his DDS. Dr. Yu is credentialed by the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) and is also a published biochemistry researcher. He brings many years of scientific training and expertise with his unique artistic background to the benefit of Avalon Dental’s patient family.

After his training, Dr. Yu returned to Houston and settled down to raise his family and start his dental practice in Sugar Land. Relying on his faith and professional ethics, he decided to bring his vision of a dental practice that provides the most advanced and proven dental care with the trust and relationships of the small town neighborhood dentist to his community. Over the years, Dr. Yu and Avalon Dental have provided this comprehensive and compassionate care to thousands of loyal neighbors and friends that comprise our patient family.

When he's not caring for patients, Dr. Yu enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling, and cheering on the Michigan Wolverines with a resounding "Go Blue!