Dr. Michael Yan | Medical Director | Ascend Care Medical
Medical Director
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (NUS, 2015), Doctor of Medicine (Duke-NUS, 2019)
Biography:
Dr. Michael Yan’s medical philosophy is centred on providing patient-focused, compassionate care. He is dedicated to empowering patients by providing clear, understandable information in a strictly non-judgmental and supportive environment.
Dr. Yan believes that open, honest communication is the key to adequate healthcare. His goal is to ensure every patient feels safe, heard, and respected, so you can make informed, confident decisions about your personal health. This aligns with our clinic’s core mission: “Your health, Your confidence”.
When not in the clinic, Dr. Yan enjoys meeting old and new friends over meals, staying active at the gym, and travel adventures.
Credentials & Experience
Dr. Michael Yan is a registered physician with the Singapore Medical Council. His qualifications and experience include:
- Doctor of Medicine (Duke-NUS, 2019)
- Bachelor of Science (Life Sciences) (NUS, 2015)
- SingHealth Family Medicine Residency Program (Completed 2023)
- Award for Academic Excellence in Family Medicine (SingHealth Residency, 2022)
- Tan Siak Kew Gold Medal (NUS)
- Honours Roll, NUS University Scholars Programme
- Member, Singapore Medical Association
- Member, American Academy of Family Physicians
Areas of Clinical Interest
Dr. Yan has a dedicated clinical interest in several key areas of community and family medicine, including:
Sexual Health (STI/STD Screening and Management)
HIV Management (including PrEP & PEP services)
Men’s Health
Preventive Medicine and Health Screening
Management of acute and chronic medical conditions
Professional Background
Dr. Michael Yan graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Bachelor of Science (Life Sciences) in 2015. He subsequently attended Duke-NUS Medical School, where he was awarded an Honours Grade for his Research Thesis and was selected for an attachment at Duke University Medical Centre in the United States in 2018.
After graduating in 2019, Dr. Yan was selected for the SingHealth Residency program, completing it in 2023. During his residency, he gained broad clinical experience in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine (including Children’s Emergency), Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Psychiatry, Paediatric Medicine, General Surgery, Urology, Orthopaedic Surgery, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Dr. Yan has also served in several professional roles, including as a reviewer for The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism and as a member of the Program Evaluation Committee of the SingHealth Family Medicine Residency Program.
Book a Confidential Consultation
To discuss your health needs with Dr Michael Yan, please contact our clinic. We are here to help.