Dr. James Yu was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. He completed his family medicine residency at the University of British Columbia in 2016, and thereafter pursued additional training in hospitalist medicine, with special interest in acute care of the elderly. He currently works in Hospitalist Medicine and as a Clinical Teaching Instructor at Vancouver General Hospital. In his pastime, he enjoys playing music, playing ultimate, and performing magic.
Woodland Family Practice
At Woodland Family Practice, we provide full-service patient-centred healthcare in a supportive, inclusive and respectful place.
In addition to routine comprehensive longitudinal primary care for people of all ages, the physicians also offer procedures such as IUD insertions, skin biopsies, wound care, joint injections and cryotherapy.
The physicians of Woodland Family Practice are also engaged in obstetrical care, hospitalist care, home visits, and long term care when not in the office.
We are located in East Vancouver at Grant and Nanaimo. We are conveniently located in a wellness hub with physiotherapy, massage therapy and a pharmacy as neighbours.
We also support medical education through the University of British Columbia Family Practice Program by training medical students and residents. We appreciate your participation in teaching the next generation of physicians.
Our Values
Woodland Family Practice physicians & staff abide by the following practices:
Professionalism
Woodland Family Practice physicians and staff strive to be kind, helpful, and clear in our communication. We understand patients may have medical conditions that affect their temperament or behaviour. However, abuse from a patient is never tolerated and will be documented and communicated to the primary physician.
Confidentiality
Patient information is confidential and is never discussed outside of the clinic or outside of the context of providing care. Medical information is not disclosed to any parties without the patient’s direct consent. This includes parents, spouses and children. Staff and physician personal information and privacy is respected.
Integrity
All members of the Woodland Family Practice team are self-aware, accountable, responsible, and truthful. Their actions are internally consistent. Physicians and staff act with honesty, honour, and truthfulness.
Teamwork
All members of Woodland Family Practice work together, support each other, and function as a team with an overarching goal of optimizing delivery of compassionate comprehensive care.
Inclusivity
Woodland Family Practice provides care to individuals of all races, gender, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, physical appearance & disabilities and health conditions. We appreciate that within our team each one of us have unique differences – strengths and weaknesses – and work to support individuals in their personal and professional growth.
Equity
Woodland Family Practice acknowledges there are cultural and economic systems in place that disadvantage certain populations and we strive to provide care that is equitable.
Sustainability
Woodland Family Practice recognizes the current climate crisis and strives to reduce our carbon footprint. We know that human health is directly connected to ecological health and we all have an individual and corporate responsibility to protect the earth.
Balance & Compassionate Care
Woodland Family Practice recognizes these values as complementary, one being possible because of the other. Woodland Family Practices strives to recognize the uniqueness of every individual’s personal journey and provide care with compassion. At the same time Woodland Family Practice recognizes the importance of healthy self-care practices for staff well being.
Community
As part of the primary care network, Woodland Family Practice is based in the community. Woodland Family Practice physicians see themselves as part of a community network of health care providers and are skilled at collaborating as team members or team leaders. Woodland Family Practice also strives to be good neighbours with residents and businesses in the Nanaimo Street corridor.
Who We Are
Our Family Physicians & Staff
Dr. Michelle Yuen
MD CCFP FCFP
Dr. Michelle Yuen studied medicine at the University of Western Ontario and completed family medicine residency through the St. Paul’s program at the University of British Columbia. She is a Clinical Teaching Instructor of the Department of Family Practice at UBC. She practices full-service family medicine with a special interest in obstetrics, and delivers out of BC Women’s Hospital with the Terra Maternity Group.
Dr. Janice Wong
MD CCFP FCFP
Dr. Janice Lynn Wong completed medical school at the University of Manitoba and residency in family medicine at the University of Toronto. She is a Clinical Teaching Instructor of the Department of Family Practice at UBC and is a staff member of Providence Health Care Department of Family Practice. She practices full-service family medicine with a special interest in mental health, palliative care and care of the elderly. She is now facilitating CBT Skills groups.
Dr. Venetia Mah
MD CCFP FCFP
Dr. Venetia Mah was born and raised in Vancouver. She grew up in the Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood. She studied medicine at the University of British Columbia and completed her residency in family medicine at the UBC Nanaimo site. Dr. Mah is a Clinical Teaching Instructor of the UBC Department of Family Practice. She has special interests in mental health, palliative care, and minor surgical office procedures. She is also the Medical Coordinator and a long term care physician at Holy Family Hospital.
Dr. Andrea Thamboo
MD CCFP
Dr. Andrea Thamboo studied medicine at the University of British Columbia and completed her residency in family medicine at the UBC Fraser site. Dr. Thamboo is a Clinical Teaching Instructor of the UBC Department of Family Practice. She practices low-risk obstetrics at BC Women’s Hospital with the Terra Maternity group and Surrey Memorial Hospital with the Surrey Prenatal group. She also has an interest in Women and youth health.