Dr. Patrick R. Yassini M.D.
Family Practitioner | Obesity Medicine
230 Prospect Place Suite 340-D Coronado California, 92118About
Dr. Patrick Yassini is a family practitioner practicing in Coronado, California. Dr. Yassini specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Yassini possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
West Virginia University
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1995
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Dr. Patrick R. Yassini M.D.'s Expert Contributions
My mother is unable to sleep at night. What can we do?
More likely, if she is over 35, she is relatively low in Progesterone and this is contributing to her problem. I recommend checking her hormone levels them oral progesterone if low. Otherwise, the most effective natural treatments for insomnia are: -Regular exercise -Limit light exposure near sleep time -Meditation or Progressive Relaxation -Magnesium glycinate in evenings -Melatonin at dusk READ MORE
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Clinical Faculty at University of California San Diego -
Internships
- Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- San Diego Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Family Physicians, San Diego County Medical Society
What do you attribute your success to?
True Concern and Care for his Patients
Favorite professional publications
- American Family Physician Journal
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