About
Dr. Yuehua Li is an MD/PhD serving adults at Careplus MD in Cupertino, California. She earned her undergraduate medical degree from Wuhan University of Science and Technology School of Medicine. She then completed a clinical doctoral degree in ophthalmology at Xiangya School of Medicine. In 2011, Dr. Li came to the United States and completed a one-year clinical research fellowship at a San Francisco glaucoma center. She then trained in internal medicine at Montefiore Medical Center, affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. Dr. Li holds licensure from both the California and Nevada medical boards. She also works as a hospitalist at El Camino and UCSF Hospitals, bringing direct inpatient experience to her outpatient practice.
Dr. Li holds USCIS Civil Surgeon certification and personally performs all Form I-693 Immigration Medical Exams at the practice. She is passionate about identifying root causes of illness through a functional medicine lens, considering genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors together. Her cosmetic work draws on her surgical background and includes neurotoxins, dermal fillers, Sculptra, thread lifting, microneedling PRP, and the Alma Harmony laser platform. Dr. Li conducts appointments in both English and Chinese, making her a strong fit for the Cupertino area's Chinese-speaking community.
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Languages
English, Chinese
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Li right for?
Dr. Li is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who also addresses root-cause health questions. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or elevated cholesterol benefit from her internal medicine experience. Those navigating the immigration process can rely on her USCIS Civil Surgeon certification for Form I-693 exams. Chinese-speaking patients find her bilingual practice especially accessible. Adults interested in physician-guided cosmetic treatments alongside their primary care will also find her combined expertise valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Li treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions in adults, including hypertension, diabetes, and elevated cholesterol. She also addresses skin concerns such as acne scarring, rosacea, melasma, pigmentation disorders, and skin laxity through her cosmetic services. Her functional medicine approach allows her to investigate underlying causes rather than manage symptoms alone.
Yes. Dr. Li holds USCIS Civil Surgeon certification and performs all Form I-693 Immigration Medical Exams at Careplus MD. She guides patients through each step of the process, from the physical exam to sealed envelope preparation for USCIS submission.
Yes. Dr. Li conducts appointments in both English and Chinese. The practice name itself reflects this directly, operating under the Chinese name 李月花医生内科诊所 alongside Careplus MD.
Dr. Li earned her undergraduate medical degree from Wuhan University of Science and Technology School of Medicine and a clinical doctoral degree in ophthalmology at Xiangya School of Medicine. She completed a clinical research fellowship at a San Francisco glaucoma center after arriving in the United States in 2011. She then completed a three-year internal medicine residency at Montefiore Medical Center, affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Li personally performs all cosmetic procedures at Careplus MD. Her injectable treatments include Botox, Xeomin, dermal fillers, Sculptra, thread lifting, and mesotherapy. She also offers microneedling PRP and a full range of Alma Harmony laser treatments for skin rejuvenation, pigmentation, vascular concerns, and acne.
Dr. Li takes a personalized, root-cause approach when practicing functional medicine. She considers genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors together to understand what drives a patient's health challenges. This goes beyond symptom management to address the underlying conditions contributing to illness.
Yes. Dr. Li currently works as a hospitalist at both El Camino and UCSF Hospitals. This active inpatient experience directly informs the care she delivers in her outpatient practice at Careplus MD.
Dr. Li sees adults for primary and preventive care, chronic disease management, functional medicine consultations, immigration medical exams, and cosmetic treatments. Her bilingual capability makes her especially accessible to Chinese-speaking patients in the Cupertino area.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026