Our Team
Dr. Michael Yan
MD · Fellowship Trained Endocrinologist · Burke Fairfax & Woodbridge
🎓 Education & Training
- Fellowship: Endocrinology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin
- Residency: Internal Medicine, New York Medical College – Westchester Medical Center
- MD: West Virginia University School of Medicine
- BS: Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Wisconsin–Madison
✅ Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
🌐 Languages
- English
- Mandarin Chinese (Conversational)
📍 Locations
- Burke Fairfax Office
- Woodbridge Office
Dr. Michael Yan
MD · Fellowship Trained Endocrinologist
Dr. Michael Yan is an endocrinologist specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. He is passionate about helping patients navigate complex hormonal and metabolic conditions through evidence-based, individualized care.
Dr. Yan earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the West Virginia University School of Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine residency at New York Medical College–Westchester Medical Center. He subsequently completed fellowship training in Endocrinology at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics, where he developed advanced expertise in the diagnosis and management of endocrine disorders.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Yan has participated in endocrine research and quality improvement initiatives, including projects focused on diabetes care and gender-affirming hormone therapy. He joins District Endocrine with a commitment to providing comprehensive, patient-centered endocrine care.
Clinical Expertise
- Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy — Hormone therapy and endocrine care for transgender and gender-diverse adults
- Diabetes Management — Type 1, Type 2, CGM interpretation, insulin pump management
- Thyroid Disorders — Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves' disease
- Thyroid Nodule Evaluation & Thyroid Cancer Follow-Up — Ultrasound evaluation and long-term surveillance
- Medical Weight Management — GLP-1 therapies, lifestyle interventions, obesity medicine
- Osteoporosis & Bone Health — DEXA interpretation, fracture prevention, osteoporosis treatment
- Adrenal Disorders — Adrenal insufficiency, Cushing's syndrome, adrenal nodules
- Pituitary Disorders — Pituitary tumors, prolactin disorders, hypopituitarism
- Parathyroid & Calcium Disorders — Hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, calcium abnormalities
- Reproductive & Hormonal Health — Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), low testosterone
Personal
Outside of medicine, Dr. Yan enjoys traveling, exploring local restaurants and cultural events, and staying active through exercise and fitness. He has a particular interest in health technology, including fitness tracking, nutrition monitoring, and body composition analysis. He values spending time with family and friends and believes maintaining balance is an important part of overall well-being.