About
Dr. Wen Yang brings an unusually deep scientific foundation to her clinical practice. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine from China Medical University in Shenyang, China, in 1998. She then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative and Experimental Medicine at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, completing that degree in 2003. Her research during those years produced multiple peer-reviewed publications on topics including autoimmunity, IRF-4 transcription factors, polyglutamine aggregates, and placenta growth factor. She also holds a US patent related to polyglutamine repeat sequences. She completed her internship and internal medicine residency at Norwalk Hospital through the Yale University Program, finishing in 2015.
Dr. Yang holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She earned Top Doctors honors in 2018 and 2022, and received the Dr. Patrick Nelgan Community Health Award in 2015. She is passionate about cardiovascular disease prevention, cancer prevention, and the management of obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes. She places strong emphasis on listening carefully to each patient, reviewing their full history, and building treatment plans tailored to the individual. She conducts appointments in both English and Mandarin. Outside medicine, she enjoys traveling, reading, cooking, and exercising.
Education & Training
Medical School
China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China - Doctorate of Medicine (1998)
Residency
Norwalk Hospital/Yale University Program - Internal Medicine Residency (2013-2015)
Additional Training
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN - Doctor of Philosophy, Comparative and Experimental Medicine (2003); Norwalk Hospital/Yale University Program - Internship (2012-2013)
Certifications
Languages
English, Mandarin
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Yang right for?
Dr. Yang is a strong fit for adults who prioritize prevention and want a physician who takes a rigorous, science-backed approach. Patients managing obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or diabetes benefit from her dual board certifications and individualized plans. She is particularly effective with patients focused on cardiovascular disease and cancer prevention. Mandarin-speaking patients will find her bilingual appointments especially accessible. Her MDVIP membership model suits those who want thorough annual screenings and consistent access to their physician.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Yang treats obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. She also focuses heavily on cardiovascular disease prevention and cancer prevention. Her dual board certifications in internal medicine and obesity medicine allow her to address both metabolic and general internal medicine concerns with equal depth.
Yes, Dr. Yang holds dual board certifications. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. These certifications reflect her clinical expertise in both primary care and the medical management of obesity.
Dr. Yang conducts appointments in both English and Mandarin. This makes her an accessible choice for Mandarin-speaking patients in the Houston area seeking a primary care physician.
Dr. Yang earned her Doctorate of Medicine from China Medical University in Shenyang, China in 1998. She then earned a PhD in Comparative and Experimental Medicine from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2003. She completed her residency training in internal medicine at Norwalk Hospital through the Yale University Program in 2015.
Dr. Yang earned Top Doctors honors in both 2018 and 2022. She also received the Dr. Patrick Nelgan Community Health Award in 2015. These recognitions reflect her standing in the Houston medical community.
Yes, Dr. Yang has a substantial research background. During her PhD training, she produced multiple peer-reviewed publications on topics including autoimmunity, IRF-4 transcription factors, polyglutamine aggregates, and placenta growth factor. She also holds a US patent related to polyglutamine repeat sequences.
Dr. Yang builds care around prevention and thoroughness. She carefully reviews each patient's full medical history, conducts detailed exams, and creates individualized treatment plans. Her approach draws on the philosophy of the ancient Chinese physician Bian Que, who taught that great doctors treat illness before it occurs.
Dr. Yang sees patients at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital in the Memorial City area of Houston. She holds appointments in both English and Mandarin for her MDVIP members.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026