Joseph Yang

Joseph Yang, MD, is an Associate Clinical Professor in the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he specializes in interventional cardiology with a clinical focus on complex coronary disease. He completed his medical training at Wayne State University School of Medicine, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and advanced fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology at UCSF.

• Sc.B., Brown University (2004)
• M.D., Wayne State University School of Medicine (2011)
• Medicine Residency, The Johns Hopkins Hospital (2014)
• Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, UCSF (2017)
• Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, UCSF (2018)

Dr. Yang's research spans two major areas: early foundational work in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, particularly in cell sheet technologies for corneal, cardiac, and epithelial repair; and more recent clinical research in interventional cardiology, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), high-risk PCI techniques, intracoronary imaging, and cardiovascular biomarkers. His work bridges translational science and clinical application, with ongoing contributions to procedural innovation and patient care optimization.

His recent publications (2018–2024) reflect a strong focus on interventional cardiology, with studies on TAVR implementation in the VA system, PCI guidance using intracoronary physiology, and management of complex coronary cases. Earlier publications (2004–2011) highlight his collaborative role in pioneering cell sheet engineering under the guidance of Teruo Okano, contributing to advances in regenerative therapies for the heart, liver, cornea, and esophagus.

Dr. Yang has no listed scientific awards in the provided text, but his research has been cited in patents and clinical guidelines, reflecting impact in both academic and applied settings.

He is actively involved in clinical research and mentoring, with collaborations across UCSF and the Veterans Affairs system. His work with the UCSF Heart Team and VA programs underscores his role in multidisciplinary cardiovascular care. He has advised or collaborated with researchers such as Peter Ganz, Elaine Tseng, and Jeffrey Zimmet.

Dr. Yang leads or contributes to research in tissue engineering labs focused on cell sheet fabrication and clinical cardiology initiatives involving advanced imaging and intervention. His future work likely continues to integrate biomarker discovery, procedural innovation, and regenerative strategies for cardiovascular disease.