
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
Locations
- Corewell Health Internal Medicine - 4069 Lake Dr SE
- 4069 Lake Drive Southeast, Suite 315, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
- Get Directions
- phone: 616-267-7700
- fax: 616-267-8705
- Baxter Wholistic Health Clinic
- 935 Baxter Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
- Get Directions
- phone: 616-456-5310
- fax: 616-456-8640
Experience
Education
- Residency: Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals - Butterworth, Internal Medicine, 1996
- Medical School: St. Petersburg Pavlov State Medical University, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1985
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1996
Insurance
- Aetna/Cofinity
- Align Senior Care MI
- BCBS Medicare Advantage Plus Blue
- BCBS PPO
- BCBS Traditional
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage
- Blue Cross Complete
- Cigna
- Coventry First Health
- HAP/ASR
- Humana Military (Tricare East)
- McLaren Commercial
- McLaren Medicaid
- McLaren Medicare Advantage
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Molina Medicaid/MiChild/Marketplace (Health Plus)
- Molina Medicare
- Priority Health Choice Medicaid
- Priority Health HMO/PPO
- Priority Health Medicare Advantage
- Railroad Medicare
- Trinity Health Plan of MI
- UHC/Optum (VA Community Care Network)
- UM Health Plan
- United Health Care Commercial
- United Health Care Dual Complete
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
236 ratings, 103 reviewsCorewell Health is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care. These ratings and reviews are transparent patient feedback collected via survey following a provider care experience that asks patients and families about the care they received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
She is caring, direct, and knowledgeable. I will miss her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Dr Yavich has taken very good care of me over the years and I trust her 100%.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Great care for 25 years
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Sad that she is retiring. I will miss her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Friendly but professional, exhibited true care for patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
A happy retirement conversation!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Great doctor and always treats me like family
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Dr. Yavich has always strived to get meds to fit me right, and has always kept me up to date on my Healthcare needs. She's been wonderful these past 21+ years. Saw my through cancer twice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Very knowledgeable and very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
She’s great. So sad she is retiring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
She is very good and caring at what she does
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Sorry she is retiring, but she deserves the best in retirement!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
She and her staff had been great. I am not an easy patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
Dr.Yavich has been my primary doctor for years She always has been available when I have medical concerns. She takes time to explain in easy to comprehend language. I always liked her cheerful and kind talks and I trust her treatment recommendations. Dr.Yavich is my " Wonder Woman" because she cares for her patients and takes time to talk .Thank you Dr.Yavich.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
Wonderful. Sad to hear she is retiring i June. She is and has been a wonderful Dr. Very caring and interested in everything about her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/1/2026
She is friendly, knowledgeable and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Thanks for all your care through the years
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2025
I am glad she has been my pcp over the years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2025
I appreciated her care of my overall health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
Very reliable and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
I was informed Dr. Yavich will be retiring next year. I’m very happy for her, but I will miss her. I have been very lucky to be one of her patients for a long time. I appreciate the excellent care she has provided to me over the years. I wish her much joy and happiness! Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Would just like to wish her the best in her retirement?And thank her for the many years of excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
I am happy for her that she is retiring next year, but I will miss her outstanding care of me the past 16 years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
She let me keep my appt.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
I care for her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
I appreciate your knowledge, caring about details and honesty. I know I’m in good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr. Yavich is down to earth and very personable. I enjoy seeing her every year.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
I have been with Dr. Yavich for over 15 years. She’s always remained the same caring, compassionate, kind and loving and deeply and deeply thorough with her patients . She’s honest she supportive very easily to talk to so I have nothing but the greatest upmost respect for Dr. Yavich she is an amazing primary care provider. If my husband and I want leaving the Stat, my husband and I both see her. We would’ve stayed with her at until she retired so that just goes to show you how much we appreciate her and I’ve heard that as well from others Dr Yavich deserves a raise and an award for this compliment seriously
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
She is a very good doctor, that should be enough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Dr Yavich is always prepared at my medical appointments. She knows the details of my medical history and the details of my current medical “problem list”.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
She and her nurse are wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
Dr. Yavich is smart, personable and easy to talk with. She listens and includes me in decision-making.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Dr Yavich truly knows me and my needs, and is always willing to help
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Love Dr Yavich! She is thorough and yet practical.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr.Yavich has been my caring PC for many years.She has always treated me with kindness .She listens and explains how to solve my concerns re.my health and age . May she never retire.Great primary care provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Love her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
I feel she knows me and wants the best for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2025
She looks at me when she speaks to me. She doesn’t constantly talk at the computer. Also, Yavich answers my questions with interest; offering advice if I ask her or suggesting a different medication that could be better. She’s terrific. Never hurried but uses our time in an efficient way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2025
Love our Dr & staff!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
She cares, answers my questions, and helps me with next steps if I need a follow-up.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Excellent doctor and always looks for the positive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Because I’m not prone to medical issues, I only see her once a year for a Wellness Checkup.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
I greatly appreciate her and look forward to seeing her every year for my annual physical and other needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/1/2025
Put me at ease and explained all
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/1/2025
She really listens to me, and she care about me as her patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
She is reads and explains all of the items in my chart. And is ready to make sure I am getting all of the care that I need.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Dr Yavich is very nice. She has a great sense of humor and listens to my concerns. When I want to get additional help for any reason, she finds providers that I can use.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2025
I like Dr Yavich. Very straight forward and explains what is needed for better health down the road.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Yelena Yavich was professional, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Dr. Yavich is a responsible doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
She really cares about me and the condition of my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
Dr Yavich is very knowledgeable, caring & understanding PCP
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Yelena is very thorough and attention to details
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
She’s knowledgeable and understanding about my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Dr Yavich is a very thorough primary care doctor who considers all aspects of my health and well being. Excellent listener. Provides reassuring and professional care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Explained things very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Great physician. Very attentive to my problems
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
She is an excellent physician!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
She is very good at explaining issues, asks me good questions, and responds clearly to my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2025
excellent Doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
Excellent choice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
She’s the absolute best!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
I love that she listens to me, she treats me as a person not a number. I will always be forever grateful to her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Great doctor. I truly trust her to provide me with appropriate medical care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
She also does not talk down to me. She is simply superb and we need more physicians like her. Thx kindly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
A great physician!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
Dr. Yavich has always been an excellent advocate and health care provider for my family and myself!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
Excellent provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
She listens well and provides good feedback..always prompt and cheerful and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
What a wonderful doctor. She listens well, and makes decisions easily with the information that I gave her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Seeing Dr.Yavich recently was my first ever visit, so we were getting to know each other for most of it. I found she was very pleasant and my care was an overall comfortable experience. I’m happy she’s my primary and look forward to many more visits with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Have been visiting Dr. Yavich for a long time and have an understanding with her as a patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Very professional, informative and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2025
I can trust her judgement. She is warm and always wants the best for her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
Dr Yavich is a caring, knowledgeable professional. I am fortunate to have her as my doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
She listens and is very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
She is terrific.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
appreciated her having staff call me to set up an appointment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
She was very knowledgeable and smart
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2025
I'm concerned about the results of an MRI related to family history of cancer. The doctor did a great job of explaining the results of the test, and what the next steps will be.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2025
Appreciate the partnership I have with Dr Yavich.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2025
Everyone I encountered was terrific!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2025
Overall a good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2025
Took time to explain things so that I could understand what I needed to know and with a sense of humor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2025
This was a pre-op physical. After the appointment I felt much more confident about my upcoming surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2025
She listens and she is kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2025
Dr Yavich seems to be very caring and competent. She is comfortable to be with. As a woman, I feel more at ease with women physicians.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2025
Dr. Yavich was very helpful in assisitng me to fully undersatand my test results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2025
Good sense of humor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
I wouldn't change anything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
Dr Yavich listens well and respects/responds to my concerns. It’s been a while since I’ve had a Dr like her, I feel a sense of relief, more apt to schedule care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2025
I am very pleased with Dr. Yavich and her staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
Have had same one for over 20 years just love her. Her assistant as well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
administrative assistant excellent knows everything about scheduling and insurance maze medical assistant pleasant, listens well, takes BP according to rules of AHA. Doctor YY I have already written about , but i can add compassionate, respects patients needs, has medically confident calming effect on Pt.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Everyone from doctors to valet, nurses, info staff, was courteous and professional. Kind and thoughtful. Going in for any procedure is scary and they made it bearable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Nothing to add...care was excellent. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Dr. Yavich and her “team” are outstanding! I always leave knowing that I have had the best care possible.