John Yu
John Yu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 余森美 12 December 1934 Nanking, China |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Education | University of Sydney |
| Medical career | |
| Field | Paediatrics |
| Institutions | Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children |
John Samuel Yu (Chinese: 余森美; pinyin: Yú Sēnměi; born 12 December 1934) AM AC FRACP is a Chinese-born Australian paediatrician, hospital administrator, and art collector. He was CEO of the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children in Sydney from 1979 until 1997, presiding over its move to Westmead. He was named Australian of the Year for 1996.