Joseph Yang, DO

Family Medicine

Southwest
2610 Tenderfoot Hill St
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

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Phone: 1-719-522-1133

Our medical group has proudly served the Pikes Peak region for over 70 years!

Joseph Yang, DO joined the Family Medicine team at Optum in 2019. He earned his medical degree and completed a Family Medicine residency from Michigan State University. He also completed a Geriatrics fellowship at the University of Arizona Banner Boswell Hospital in Sun City, AZ. He is a board certified family physician. Dr. Yang is looking forward to providing care to the Colorado Springs community. When he isn’t seeing patients, he enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with family.

Education

2018	Geriatrics Fellowship	University of Arizona Banner Boswell Hospital	Sun City, AZ
2015	Residency	Garden City Hospital	Garden City, MI
2015	Doctorate	Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine	East Lansing, MI
2008	Bachelor of Science	Michigan State University	East Lansing, MI

Experience

2019 - Present

Physician

Optum

Colorado Springs, CO

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Family Physicians
American Geriatrics Society
American Osteopathic Association
American Medical Association

PATIENT COMMENTS

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7/1/2023 Dr. Yang is great!
6/15/2023 Dr. Yang listened attentively and addressed all my questions and concerns. He had read through my medical records before seeing me and had a plan of action ready to discuss. He was very thorough and friendly. I really like him as a medical doctor and will recommend him to others.
7/7/2023 I feel blessed to have found an open and responsive physician in Dr. Yang. He makes talking about medical issues easy and not frightening. He is considerate when discussing all issues and concerns I might have, whether they are unfounded fears or legitimate medical problems.
6/9/2023 He's very good, but it's so hard to get an appointment with him.
6/9/2023 Dr. Yang is incredibly thorough and always makes time to address all concerns. He is willing to work with you to establish a plan that you feel comfortable with.
6/26/2023 knowledgeable, kind,
7/1/2023 Dr. Yang has great communication skills. Very fine doctor. Well beyond his years in expertise. I am [omitted] and have had many doctors during this. None better than Dr. Yang.
6/28/2023 Same reason I gave before. He has a great manner and really listens
7/1/2023 Dr. Yang is very friendly and takes the time to answer and discuss any problems you have and treatments.
6/30/2023 He truly shows he cares about his patients. Listen tentative to our requests and explain in plain English. Provide effective treatments.
6/16/2023 He cares. He listens. He is qualified.
6/29/2023 Dr. Yang has been one of the most comprehensive care providers I have ever been to. He asks my opinion when making healthcare recommendations and thoroughly explains the options and decisions for those recommendations. I am very pleased with Dr. Yang and how I am being taken care of.
6/30/2023 He is a great doctor and shows high concern on my health issues and tries what he can to help solve my health issues and recommends someone if the problem is more that he can take care of.
6/23/2023 He is always very thorough.
7/1/2023 He is a great doctor. Listens. Pleasant. Well trained. Willing to refer.
6/9/2023 Dr. Yang is amazing! He listens and addresses questions asked in a friendly and very knowledgeable manner.
6/27/2023 Attentive, knowledgeable, personable. Felt listened to. Was fairly brief but the Wellness appointments are always pretty brief.
7/1/2023 Dr. Yang is my most caring person in my healthcare circle.
6/16/2023 Very caring and interested in me. He loves his job. Knowledgeable and current.
6/9/2023 He is an excellent Dr and he also CARES about his patients! He listens and has excellent medical plans/options. He is also very EFFECTIVE in communicating - many Drs are not.
6/9/2023 Because Dr. Yang is the real deal. He gets to the problem and gives you a direction of which to go through. Excellent doctor!
6/16/2023 He is a knowlegable and through. Always prompt with a respnse when I email hi
6/18/2023 Like I mentioned he attention to me
6/29/2023 He's a good doc
6/28/2023 He is a outstanding doctor, taking the time to listen, make medically appropriate and important recommendations. He is always friendly, professional and enthusiastic. We are fortunate and happy to have him as our primary care provider.
7/1/2023 He's thorough, caring, knowledgeable, and professional. He also has a warm and friendly demeanor.
6/12/2023 He was very sweet and listened to my health concerns
6/21/2023 thorogh not rushed interested in me
7/6/2023 He listens well. He explains everything thoroughly. He offers more than one option in most cases.
5/18/2023 Dr. Yang is thoughtful and professional, listens well and talks in plain language. He puts me at ease.
6/2/2023 He was very friendly, seemed to go above and beyond the care I have received from other doctors/nurse Practitioners.
6/3/2023 I believe Dr. Yang understands and listens and cares . He wants his patients to feel good, and enjoy life. Thank you!
6/2/2023 Personable and competent provider
5/9/2023 Dr Yang is an excellent doctor . He listens to any issues you might have and addresses them. He is thorough,friendly and extremely professional.He follows up on issues and always tries to resolve them.
5/11/2023 He's very thorough and on top of everything
6/2/2023 Explained everything well. Very friendly and efficient.
5/28/2023 Takes time to answer all my questions. Kind and thoughtful. Very happy he is our doctor.