Dr. Marina Yam

Dr. Yam is a 1984 graduate of medical school in St. Petersburg, Russia and practiced as an attending physician at a Regional Pediatric Clinic. After immigrating to the United States, she completed her postgraduate studies, including a Pediatric Residency at the White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles, where she was also Chief Resident. In 2007 and 2011, she received US Top Pediatrician Award. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics and a Fellow of  the American Academy of Pediatrics. She keeps herself informed about best current pediatric medical practices. She also continues to  research the advantages of integrative medicine and how it can benefit her patients.

Being a mother herself, Dr. Yam has experienced many of the emotions and situations that enter her office. She knows how challenging it can be to raise children and hold a career at the same time. Through her professional and personal experiences, she able to empathize with the parents as well as understand problems that may be facing their kids.

Over twenty years of experience in pediatric medicine have taught Dr. Yam that  medical needs do not necessarily end with medication. Through her studies in child psychology and her experience as a pediatrician, Dr. Yam began to explore the benefits of integrative medicine. She seeks to help an individual as a whole - mind, body and soul. This holistic approach allows Dr. Yam to not only fix immediate concerns or issues but to help prevent future problems that may occur. By helping a child to become whole, healthy and happy she hopes to help the entire family.

 Dr. Yam is an avid reader. A great deal of what she reads is connected with her practice. Dr. Yam is always looking for ways to improve her ability to help her patients and build on her knowledge. Her practice is her passion and continuing her studies allows her not only to follow her passion but also help her patients and their families in the process.