Michael E. Yaffe, MD
Internal Medicine
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About Michael E. Yaffe, MD
I am honored to have the continued opportunity to focus my medical practice on the individual needs of my patients. I have over 40 years of practice experience understanding the customized patient-centered practice model. Helping patients to navigate the complexities of the healthcare system and understand the constant change and fluidity of care is a priority for me. Working in a partnership with patients to provide more personalized and meaningful care can yield relevance and value to my patients – and to me. I aim to incorporate medical science, individual patient needs and personal circumstances in identifying the medical care that can help address patients’ needs and desires. Determining what is in the patient's best interest guides me as a physician. My practice style can best be described as providing an open channel of communication; a friendly, individualized, and nonjudgmental office environment, and seeking a common goal in delivering more individualized care. A commitment to more efficient and timely care can provide patients with an added connection to my practice. Translating medical knowledge with clarity during patient communication is of utmost importance to me.
I am open to serving the broad needs of my patients as a primary care physician with the additional training as an internal medicine doctor, dealing with more complex primary care issues. The MDVIP model helps me to serve as one's personal physician. I have additional interests in cardiovascular disease, cholesterol and metabolic disorders, including diabetes and thyroid disease, and helping to maintain musculoskeletal health, aging-related issues, nutrition and a holistic approach to wellness.
Chapel Hill, NC
Internal Medicine 1981-1982
Riverside Methodist Hospital, Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Internal Medicine 1982-1983
Chapel Hill, NC
1980-1981
Columbus, OH
Doctorate of Medicine 1980
Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology 1977
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Ohio State University 1983-2017
Medical Director, GSW-W Medical Communications 2004-2015
Private Internal Medicine Practice, Columbus, Ohio 1983-2008
Diabetes Physician Recognition Program, National Committee for Quality Assurance 2007
Top Rated Central Ohio Family Doctors, Docs Rate Docs 1999, 2004
Ten Top Rated Central Ohio Internists, Docs Rate Docs 2001, 2003
Preceptorship Award 10 Year Teaching Honor, American Board of Internal Medicine 1997
American College of Physicians
Ohio State Medical Association
Academy of Medicine of Columbus and Franklin County
Benefits of joining Dr. Yaffe's practice with MDVIP
The office of Michael E. Yaffe, MD
| Mon | 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Frequently Asked Questions
Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.
Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.
MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.
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