Weijia Yuan, M.D.

Rheumatology
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Personal Statement

With over a decade of experience practicing rheumatology in private and academic settings, I have become increasingly humbled by the patient care experience. I observed that autoimmune rheumatological diseases were profoundly influenced by environmental factors, and medication alone was often inadequate. Even when patients responded well to therapy, they remained dependent on medications. Many patients expressed their daily struggle of pretending to be "normal”. Witnessing these challenges, I felt compelled to explore additional avenues to improve the health and well-being of my patients.

Rheumatology, with its systemic involvement in diseases, presents an ideal opportunity for an integrative approach to care. Embracing this perspective came naturally to me. Having attended a Western medicine medical school in China, I was exposed to traditional Chinese medicine as a required part of the curriculum. Culturally, I was familiar with the concept of whole-person care and the philosophy of preventative care. Consequently, I became increasingly focused on identifying the root causes of patients' symptoms and recognizing pre-disease stages.

My journey in rheumatology has taught me that genuine well-being and recovery originate from within. Through lifestyle changes and mental well-being, I am wholeheartedly committed to treating the patient as a whole, rather than solely addressing the disease. 

Biographical Info

Dr. Weijia Yuan graduated from Shanghai Second Medical University in 1998. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Renji Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical College in 2001 and 2008, respectively. She pursued her specialty in Rheumatology as a Fellow at the Hospital for Special Surgery in 2013. She has been a member of the American College of Rheumatology since 2008.Prior to joining Weill Cornell Medical College in 2014, Dr. Yuan was a member of a private practice in Brooklyn.

Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
Languages
English
Education 
  • B.M.
    Shanghai Second Medical University (China)
    1998
Appointments 
  • Assistant Attending Physician
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Assistant Attending Physician
    Hospital for Special Surgery
  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University

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Other Interest: 
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation