Dr. Yan attended Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her Family Practice residency at Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, California. She joined Family Care Center in 2001. She chose Family Practice because she enjoys working with a wide variety of people and because it provides a unique opportunity for continuing care. “As their family physician, I am in a special position as my patients’ advocate and healer. I find treating patients and their families truly rewarding,” she adds. Dr. Yan speaks fluent Tagalog.