About
Jane Yu, MD completed an accelerated six-year combined honors program at the University of Miami, earning both a BS in Biology and her medical degree. She then trained in family medicine at Tufts University, where she also served as a clinical instructor for the Department of Family Medicine and as a preceptor in the Signature Residency Program.
Dr. Yu spent more than two decades as a family physician at Signature Healthcare, rising to Associate Chief of Primary Care, Associate Medical Director of the ACO, and Vice President of Signature Medical Group's Board of Directors. She holds board certification from both the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and she is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. In January 2025, UnitedHealthcare awarded her its Hero award, given to only 60 Massachusetts physicians, for excellence in patient experience. Castle Connolly and Boston magazine both recognize her as a Top Doctor in Family Medicine. Her clinical focus includes obesity medicine, menopause, and women's health.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Miami, BS in Biology (accelerated 6-year combined honors program)
Medical School
University of Miami, Degree in Medicine (accelerated 6-year combined honors program)
Residency
Family Medicine, Tufts University
Additional Training
Clinical Instructor, Department of Family Medicine, Tufts University; Preceptor, Signature Residency Program
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Yu right for?
Dr. Yu is a strong fit for adults seeking comprehensive family medicine with a focus on preventive care. Women navigating menopause or hormonal changes benefit directly from her certified expertise in that area. Patients managing weight concerns or obesity find her dual board certification in obesity medicine especially relevant. She also serves patients who want a physician experienced in complex care coordination across a large health system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Yu focuses on obesity medicine, menopause, and women's health alongside her broad family medicine practice. She holds board certification in both family medicine and obesity medicine, and she is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. This combination allows her to address hormonal health, weight management, and preventive care in an integrated way.
Yes. Dr. Yu holds board certification from both the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is also a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner.
Dr. Yu earned her BS in Biology and medical degree through an accelerated six-year combined honors program at the University of Miami. She then completed her family medicine residency at Tufts University, where she also served as a clinical instructor and residency preceptor.
Yes. In January 2025, UnitedHealthcare awarded Dr. Yu its Hero award, given to only 60 Massachusetts physicians, for excellence in patient experience. Castle Connolly and Boston magazine both recognize her as a Top Doctor in Family Medicine.
Dr. Yu spent more than two decades as a family physician at Signature Healthcare. During that time she rose to Associate Chief of Primary Care, Associate Medical Director of the ACO, and Vice President of Signature Medical Group's Board of Directors.
Yes. Dr. Yu is board certified in obesity medicine and offers medically supervised weight management, including access to GLP-1 medications. She takes an evidence-based approach to weight care as part of her overall preventive and family medicine practice.
Dr. Yu is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, meaning she has met a rigorous standard of training in menopause medicine. She helps patients navigate hormonal changes with personalized, evidence-based guidance.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026