About
Michael H. Yamane, MD, MPH is a board-certified internal medicine physician practicing in Pennington, NJ. He earned his Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude, from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1977, graduating as a Phi Beta Kappa honoree and UC Regents Scholar. He then earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of California, San Francisco and his Master of Public Health from the University of California, Berkeley, both in 1981. Dr. Yamane completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu, finishing in 1984.
He holds dual board certification as a Diplomate of both the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Internal Medicine. His professional leadership includes serving as Chief of Internal Medicine at Mercer Medical Center from 1993 to 1999 and as Chairman of the Medical Quality Assurance Committee during the same period. Castle Connolly has named him a Top Doctor in the New York Metropolitan Area every year since 2001 and an Inside Jersey Top Doctor since 2011. He brings a philosophy rooted in compassion and skill, focused on healing, preventing illness, and helping patients achieve lasting balance and well-being.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California, Los Angeles, CA - Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude, 1977
Medical School
University of California, San Francisco, CA - Doctorate of Medicine, 1981
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, 1982-1984
Additional Training
University of California, Berkeley, CA - Master of Public Health, 1981; Internship: Internal Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, 1981-1982
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Yamane right for?
Dr. Yamane is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension. Patients who want a physician reachable after hours and on weekends will appreciate his 24/7 accessibility. He works well with those who value detailed, thorough annual wellness assessments and proactive health planning. Adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with a physician who combines clinical precision and genuine compassion will find his approach particularly well suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Yamane specializes in internal medicine with particular focus on chronic condition management. He treats type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. His approach emphasizes ongoing monitoring and prevention to help patients maintain better long-term control.
Yes, Dr. Yamane holds dual board certification. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Yamane earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco and a Master of Public Health from UC Berkeley, both in 1981. He completed his internal medicine internship and residency at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu, finishing his residency in 1984.
Castle Connolly has recognized Dr. Yamane as a Top Doctor in the New York Metropolitan Area every year since 2001. He has also held the Castle Connolly Top Doctor designation for Inside Jersey since 2011.
Dr. Yamane views medicine as an opportunity to transform lives through compassion, knowledge, and skill. He focuses on healing, preventing illness, relieving suffering, and helping patients achieve lasting physical and emotional balance. Patients in his practice see him directly at every visit, not a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
Dr. Yamane affiliates with Capital Health Systems in New Jersey. Earlier in his career, he served as Chief of Internal Medicine at Mercer Medical Center from 1993 to 1999 and chaired both the Medical Quality Assurance Committee and the Capital Health System Medical Department Performance Improvement Committee.
Yes. Dr. Yamane makes himself reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can contact him directly for urgent concerns outside of regular office hours.
Dr. Yamane graduated Summa Cum Laude from UCLA in 1977 as both a Phi Beta Kappa honoree and a UC Regents Scholar. He then pursued his medical degree and a Master of Public Health simultaneously at UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026