Serena Yang, M.D., M.P.H.
Vice Chair, Community Engagement, Department of Pediatrics
Chief, Division of General Pediatrics
Health Sciences Clinical Professor
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Locations and Contact
Sacramento County Health Center
Sacramento County Chest Clinic
4600 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95820
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Philosophy of Care
I am committed to collaborating with you and your family to promote the health and wellbeing of your child and help them reach their full potential.
In my group practice, we work as a team to partner with patients, families, pediatric medical and surgical specialty providers, mental health providers, schools, and other community agencies to care for a child's special needs.
Our practice is part of a large hospital and clinic network that provides comprehensive health care for your child throughout their lifetime, from birth through adolescence and transition to young adulthood.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Yang is a general pediatrician who provides comprehensive primary care for infants and children from the newborn period through adolescence.
Research/Academic Interests
Dr. Yang's academic interests focus on training healthcare professionals, especially for regions with healthcare workforce shortages. Her educational mission targets learners all along the health professions pathway, from inspiring K-12 students as they explore health careers, to supporting students and residents in their identity formation as health professionals, to coaching faculty in advanced skill development. She also seeks to establish innovative and sustainable clinical-community partnerships that improve networks of care, community linkages, and systems that ultimately result in improved health outcomes for children and families.
Division
General Pediatrics
Center/Program Affiliation
Undergraduate School
B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta GA 1994
Medical School
M.D., Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta GA 1998
Other School
M.S., Clinical Investigation, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX 2007
Other School
M.P.H., International and Family Health, University of Texas Health Sciences Center, Houston TX 2004
Internship
Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX 1998-1999
Residency
Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX 1999-2001
Fellowship
Academic General Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX 2001-2004
Henry J. Kaiser Award for Excellence in Teaching, UCSF School of Medicine, 2016
UCSF Academy of Medical Educators Service Award, 2014
Inductee, UCSF Academy of Medical Educators, 2012
Western Group on Educational Affairs (WGEA) Best Presentation/Poster for Graduate Medical Education Section Award, 2012
Board of Trustees Meritorious Service Award in Education, Children's Hospital Central California, 2010
Excellence in Teaching Award, UCSF School of Medicine, 2009
UCSF Fresno Department of Pediatrics Distinguished Teacher of the Year, 2008
Baylor College of Medicine Mentored Clinical Investigator Award (K12), 2004
National Institutes of Health Pediatric Research Loan Repayment Program Award, 2004
Inductee, Delta Omega Public Health Honor Society, 2004
Drs. Ralph and Judith Feigin Award for Outstanding Research by Pediatric Resident/Fellow, 2003
Southern American Federation of Medical Research/Southern Society for Clinical Investigation Trainee Research Award, 2002
Texas Children's Hospital Auxiliary Fellow Award, 2001
Second Place Winner, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Southeastern Conference Paper Presentation, 1993
Georgia Tech President's Scholarship, 1990
Yang S. Newborn physical findings: Lower extremity abnormalities. Chung EK, Boom JA, Datto GA, Matz PS, eds.: Philadelphia Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Visual Diagnosis in Pediatrics. 2006:270-274. (2nd edition, 2010:33-37).
Yang S. Hand swelling. Chung EK, Boom JA, Datto GA, Matz PS, eds: Philadelphia Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Visual Diagnosis in Pediatrics. 2006:253-258. (2nd edition, 2010:306-311).
Yang S. Neck masses and swelling. Chung EK, Boom JA, Datto GA, Matz PS, eds; Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Visual Diagnosis in Pediatrics. 2006:177-184. (2nd edition, 2010:225-232).
Yang S, Zarr RL, Kass-Hout TA, Kourosh A, Kelly NR. Transportation barriers to accessing health care for urban children. J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2006 Nov;17(4):928-43. doi:10.1353/hpu.2006.0137. PMID:17242539.
Hopmeyer J, Fontaine AA, Yang S, Levine RA, Yoganathan AP. The effect of aortic outflow on the quantification of mitral regurgitation by the flow convergence method. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 1996 Jan-Feb;9(1):44-57. doi:10.1016/s0894-7317(96)90103-0. PMID:8679236.