Physicians
Michael Yeh, M.D., Ph.D, F.A.C.C
Board Certifications
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Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease
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Board Certified in Heart Failure Management
Education and Training
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UCLA Bachelor Degree of Science
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St. George's University, School of Medicine
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, Internship and Residency
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UCLA, Fellowship in Cardiology
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UCLA, Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Pathology
Positions Held and Awards
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Cardiologist and Partner at Comprehensive Cardiovascular Specialist (2004-present)
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Cardiology Fellow, University of California, Los Angeles (1998-2003)
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Cardiology Fellows Forum of Excellence Awardee, Bristol Myer Squibb Company (2002)
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Young Investigator Awardee (2001)
Clinical Interests
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Nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatment of congestive heart failure
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Management of mechanical circulatory pumps for heart failure
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Cardiomyopathy
Biography
Michael Yeh, M.D., grew up in the San Gabriel Valley and received his Bachelor of Science degree from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He earned his medical degree from St.George's University, and completed his internal medicine residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. After residency, Dr. Yeh accepted a cardiology fellowship at UCLA, where he not only earned a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Pathology but also joined the UCLA faculty.
In 2004, Dr.Yeh was invited to provide medical care to the patients at Comprehensive Cardiovascular Specialists. With a similar vision as CCS’ mission, he joined the group as a full time clinician. Due to his dedication to his patients and the organization, Dr.Yeh soon became a partner. Under the broader specialty of Cardiology, Dr. Yeh’s emphases are cardiomyopathy and advanced heart failure management as well as pre and post heart transplant evaluation. Aside from serving the patients of CCS, he also is the Fellowship Program Director at Western University.
Dr. Yeh and his wife have a daughter. In in their free time, they enjoy classical music and reading. They are also active volunteers at the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific.