Dr. Yan Yan , MD, FACAAI


Physician
Allergy

Specialty

Pediatric Allergy


Columbia Allergy
Website

About Dr. Yan Yan , MD, FACAAI

Yan Yan, MD, is a board-certified allergist and pediatrician providing dedicated care to her patients at Columbia Asthma & Allergy Clinic in Fremont and Redwood City, California.

In 2018, Dr. Yan joined the team at Columbia Asthma & Allergy Clinic, where she treats patients of all ages. She uses evidence-based medical practices and also incorporates her training in nutrition and alternative medicine to provide holistic and comprehensive care to all of her patients.

Patient Education Resources

Are inhaled corticosteroids safe to use for my asthma?
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
Can video game usage lead to ADHD?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex disorder that is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. While excessive video game use has been assoc...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Is there really a hypoallergenic dog species?
The term "hypoallergenic" is often used to describe dogs that are less likely to cause an allergic reaction in people. However, there is no such thing as a completely hypoallergenic dog, as ...
What types of pollen trigger allergies?
Pollen is a fine powder that is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during the spring, summer, and fall. When these pollens come into contact with the eyes, nose, and lungs of people who are sensiti...

Education & Training

Dr. Yan, who was born and raised in China, attended Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine in Jiangsu Sheng, China, before moving to the United States. She then earned her graduate degree in human nutrition at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, and completed her residency in pediatrics and a fellowship program in allergy and immunology, both at State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, New York.

Columbia Allergy

Columbia Allergy is a trusted provider of allergy and asthma solutions across the West Coast. Our care is always focused on our patients first and incorporates leading clinical approaches led by a multidisciplinary team.