Yanni Chen, DO

At The Family Practice & Orthopedic Care Center, PC, Dr. Chen focuses on the areas of preventative medicine, geriatrics, and women’s health. She offers general health care for patients ages 12 and up. She supports continuity of care for her established patients. 

Dr. Chen assists on longer and more complicated surgeries – including trauma cases, total joint replacement, or patients with multiple co-morbidities. She allows for an added level of comfort and medical support for surgical patients. Dr. Chen delivers diabetic foot care diagnostic testing for COPD, hearing, carpal tunnel, osteoporosis, and asthma. She also performs wart, skin tag, and mole removal.

Credentials

• Undergraduate: Boston College (Boston, MA), 1986-1990, Bachelor of Science in biology (pre-med program) 
• Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (Biddeford, ME), 1992-1996, Doctor of Osteopathy 
• Internship in Family Practice: St. Joseph Health Center, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Warren, OH), 1996–1997 
• Residency in Family Practice: St. Joseph Health Center, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Warren, OH), 1997-1999 
• Certification: Board Certified and Licensed in Michigan

Memberships

• American Osteopathic Association 
• American Medical Association Research: Sleep Study, Brigham Women’s Hospital (Boston, MA), 1990-1992

University and Teaching Affiliations

• Clinical Assistant Professor, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine (Lansing, MI), 2003-present 
• Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 
• Adjunct Clinical Professor, Ohio University (Warren, OH), 1997-2000 
• Practice: The Family Practice and Orthopedic Care Center, PC (Coldwater, MI): 2000-present