About
Tingyin Tina Chee, MD, FACP, is a board-certified internist and the founder of Updesign Primary Care in Syracuse, New York. She earned her medical degree from New York University in 2014 and completed her Internal Medicine residency at George Washington University in 2017. Her residency included a concentration in Underserved Medicine and Public Health, along with a fellowship in Health Policy. She also holds a Master of Public Administration in Health Policy and Management.
Before opening her own practice, Dr. Chee worked as a hospital physician, taught residents and medical students, and served as the medical director of a community health center. Those roles deepened her commitment to health equity and accessible care. As the child of immigrants, she understands firsthand how gaps in healthcare access affect vulnerable populations. She sees her role as a collaborative partner in each patient's health journey. Her clinical passions include lifestyle medicine, diabetes reversal, weight management, menopause and hormone therapy, thyroid health, mental health, LGBTQ and gender-affirming care, and opioid use disorder. Syracuse Women Magazine recognized her as a WISE Featured Entrepreneur in May 2023 and a WBOC Leading Lady in August 2023.
Education & Training
Medical School
New York University (NYU), Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2014
Residency
Internal Medicine (specialized in Primary Care), George Washington University, 2017; Concentration in Underserved Medicine and Public Health; Residency Fellowship in Health Policy
Additional Training
MPA in Health Policy & Management
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Chee right for?
Dr. Chee is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who addresses root causes rather than symptoms alone. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, or obesity benefit from her lifestyle-focused approach. She provides a safe and affirming environment for LGBTQ patients, including gender-affirming care and PrEP. Women navigating perimenopause or menopause find dedicated support through her hormone therapy programs. Patients without insurance or those outside the conventional insurance system appreciate her transparent membership model and access to select free generic medications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Chee treats a broad range of conditions including diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, obesity, anxiety, depression, ADHD, asthma, COPD, kidney disease, migraines, opioid use disorder, menopause, perimenopause, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. She also provides gender-affirming care and manages GERD, sleep apnea, and joint pain.
Yes. Dr. Chee holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She also carries the FACP designation from the American College of Physicians, recognizing her clinical expertise and professional contributions.
Dr. Chee earned her MD from New York University in 2014. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at George Washington University in 2017, with a concentration in Underserved Medicine and Public Health and a fellowship in Health Policy. She also holds an MPA in Health Policy and Management.
Dr. Chee takes a collaborative, patient-centered approach. She views herself as a partner in each patient's health journey. Her practice emphasizes lifestyle medicine, meaning she works with patients to address the underlying habits and behaviors that drive chronic disease. She spends 30 to 60 minutes per visit to give that work the time it requires.
Yes. Dr. Chee provides gender-affirming care and LGBTQ health services. She maintains a safe and affirming environment for all patients, including those who are transgender or nonbinary. She also offers PrEP for HIV prevention.
Yes. Dr. Chee has a dedicated menopause program that includes evidence-based, physician-led hormone replacement therapy using FDA-approved bioidentical hormones. She offers tiered program options including the Moonrise Package and ongoing monthly membership phases for continued support.
Yes. Dr. Chee offers a structured Medical Weight Loss Program with multiple tiers, including a six-month Quick Start program and ongoing Accelerate and Maintenance phases. She facilitates small group virtual sessions and pairs medical guidance with lifestyle coaching.
Yes. Dr. Chee provides mental health evaluation and medication management for conditions including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. She takes a personalized approach to mental health as part of comprehensive primary care.
Before founding Updesign Primary Care, Dr. Chee worked as a hospital physician, taught medical students and residents, and served as the medical director of a community health center. That background in clinical care, education, and population health informs how she runs her practice today.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026