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Kin Yuen, MD, Internal Medicine, Redwood City, CA

Kin Min Yuen MD MS

Internal Medicine•Redwood City, CA

Sleep Medicine

Assistant Professor UCSF Sleep Center; Clinical Associate professor Stanford

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  • Pavilion B, 2nd FloorRedwood City, CA 94063

  • Phone+1 650-723-6601

  • Fax+1 650-320-9943

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Summary

  • Dr. Kin Yuen is a Redwood City-based internal medicine specialist with a subspecialty in sleep medicine. She completed her medical education at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1988, followed by a residency in internal medicine at Jacobi Medical Center. Dr. Yuen also holds a Master's in Health Research and Policy from Stanford University. Her clinical expertise is centered on obstructive sleep apnea and sleep disorders, particularly those affecting women and children. She has authored several publications on topics such as youth mental health and sleep, daylight saving time, and the impact of the pandemic on child and teen sleep. Her work on daylight saving time has been notably cited by other publications. Dr. Yuen was elected to the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa society during her undergraduate studies at New York University.

Education & Training

  • Stanford University
    Stanford UniversityM.S., Health Research and Policy, 1996 - 2001
  • Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1991
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 1988
  • New York University
    New York UniversityB.A., Biology and East Asian Studies, Magna Cum Laude, 1980 - 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1993 - 2028
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1989 - 1999
  • Sleep Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Sleep Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Phi Beta Kappa

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Sleep-disordered breathing in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: a genetic model of OSA  
    Guilleminault C, Primeau M, Chiu HY, Yuen KM, Leger D, Metlaine A, Chest, 1/1/2013
  • Atypical Sexual Behavior During Sleep  
    Guilleminault C, Moscovich A, Yuen, KM, Poyares D, Psychosomatic Medicine, 1/1/2002
  • Prospective Study of Health-Related Quality Of Life in Obstructive Sleep Apnea before and after Treatment  
    Yuen KM, Goldstein M, Pelayo R, Guilleminault C, Sleep, 1/15/2001

Books/Book Chapters

  • Encyclopedia of Sleep 
    Chapter: Basic Sleep Tips ; When an Individual Should See a Physician About Sleep 
    KM YuenEditors: Chiara Cirelli.Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA2021
  • Atlas of Clinical Sleep Medicine 
    Chapter: Pregnancy and Postpartum Sleep 
    Page 245 - 248KM YuenEditors: Meir Kryger.Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA2019
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Pathophysiology, Comorbidities, and Consequences 
    Chapter: Epidemiology 
    Page 27 - 38KM YuenEditors: Clete Kushida.Informa, New York, NY2007

Lectures

  • Doctor, I Can’t Sleep: Pitfalls in Sleep Assessment 
    Burlingame, CA - 1/14/2009
  • Women and Sleep: What You Should Know 
    Arrillaga Alumni Center, Stanford, CA - 1/26/2008
  • Polysomnographic artifacts and clinical cases 
    1/1/2005

Other

  • Sleepwalking 
    KM Yuen, KGO radio podcast
    http://www.kgoradio.com/chipfranklinpodcast
    1/7/2015
  • Deprived of sleep even for one night makes the brain unstable and prone to sudden shutdowns akin to a power failure 
    KM Yuen, KGO radio
    1/22/2008
  • Sleep Disorders: Got Sleep? Fatigue May Be Harming Your Health 
    KM Yuen, KCBS Health Etc. Health forum
    1/2/2008

Authored Content

  • Why Is There a Debate About Daylight Saving Time or Standard Time Now?June 2021

Press Mentions

  • Investigation Update: After Massive CPAP Recall, Philips Plagued by More Fallout
    Investigation Update: After Massive CPAP Recall, Philips Plagued by More FalloutDecember 29th, 2024
  • Doctors Are ‘Sleeping’ on Discussing This Important Health Factor with Patients
    Doctors Are ‘Sleeping’ on Discussing This Important Health Factor with PatientsNovember 18th, 2024
  • For Some Women, a Connection May Exist Between Poor Sleep and Hormones
    For Some Women, a Connection May Exist Between Poor Sleep and HormonesSeptember 18th, 2021

Committees

  • Member, Public Safety Committee of American Academy of Sleep Medicine 2019 - 2022

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