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Dr. Inchel Yeam, MD

Dr. Inchel Yeam, MD

Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Inchel Yeam, MD is a cardiovascular & pulmonary disease specialist in San Juan Capistrano, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 68 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (68 reviews)

Practice

31001 Rancho Viejo Rd Ste 200 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Telehealth available

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Yeam is affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center Laguna Hills, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Yeam's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yeam

4.4
68 ratings, 53 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
13%
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Excellent doctor
Dr Yeam has been very knowledgeable and caring and provided great advice as well as being very thorough and knowledgeable
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 02, 2024
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Dr.Dr. Yeam was very personable. He showed the scans that we were talking about and explained what we were looking at in terms I could understand. He answered all my questions without making me feel like he was rushing through the appointment.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 18, 2024
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Like all memorial care docs. Does minimum
Visited Dr Yeam and all symptoms were chalked up to stress while not even looking at anything. Literally didn't check anything. Been having chest pains and headaches and it's just stress.. I found out I had a massive overgrowth (only by leaving memorial care to check after yrs of them doing nothing) of staphylococcus aureus in my nose that was swelling my nose shut and I think that had something to do with my breathing issues... He says I have staph in my nose too... Smug terrible doctor. I'll go back to my other doctor outside of memorial care that actually looked at me and cared. They actually did a physical look and swab.. something memorial care literally never did. I would never recommend memorial car and m very disappointed in their lack of effort or lack of interest in actually figuring out what may be wrong. It doesn't come up clearly on an easy standard test and isn't the flu... Must be faking and just stressed. Couldn't be they have something up and theyre just a bad doctor.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jun 07, 2024
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Very Impressed
I was very impressed by the doctor's friendliness and his ability to connect with me? it was almost as if we had been friends for years. This compliment should not in any way diminish how thorough and professional the doctor was. I was and am, very impressed.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 12, 2024
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Excellence!
Both Dr Yeam and his team were extremely professional, excellent on explaining my concerns and were able to really improve my quality of life. An A plus Doctor.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 20, 2024
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Dr Yeam always spends unrushed time with me and ge
Always a positive experience with Dr Yeam and his staff.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 16, 2024
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The best Doctor I have ever seen
Dr Yeam did not only address the reason of my visit, he also addressed my entire health condition. He didn’t rush, checked my very thoroughly. I am a nurse myself, I haven’t seen any doctor as good as him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 21, 2023
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Don't trust these fake five-star reviews!
Please don't be fooled by these fake five-star reviews. Dr. Inchel Yeam is a train-wreck of a doctor. Whatever the recent five-start reviews say, the reality is most likely the opposite of what is being said. In short, Dr. Yeam is very impatient, dismissive and rude. About 10 minutes into my appointment, he said 'I can't spend all day with you answering questions because I have other patients to see.' He then blamed the insurance company for not allowing him to spend enough time with his patients. If you're a sleep apnea patient, please note Dr. Yeam couldn't answer basic questions about my CPAP machine and admitted that he is not a CPAP expert. At the same time, he said 'CPAP machines aren't accurate' and that 'sleep specialists don't know what they're doing.' Press too hard and he will use scare tactics to end the conversation/visit. He truly seems unhappy at his current employer and should find one that enables him to provide his patients the time and care they deserve.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Oct 13, 2023
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Thorough and Thoughtful
Dr. Yeam was very thorough. He carefully listened to my concerns and thoughtfully responded. He investigated my issues and came up with a plan and clearly explained everything.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robert Lindwall – Aug 08, 2023
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Very pleased with Dr. Yeam
Everyone at the office was very friendly: the receptionist, the medical assistant whom I met with first, the doctor and the X-ray tech. I was seen in a timely manner and the doctor had what I consider to be one of the most important traits of a physician: not rushing through the visit but instead making you feel like you are the only patient that he has. He was willing to take the time and answer any questions that I had. This visit was a very positive experience. The doctor's very positive reviews are well deserved.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Larry F. – Jun 10, 2023
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Professional and knowledgeable
Dr. Yeam was very focused on my situation and seemed interested in resolving my issue. His guidance was very easy to follow and I felt confident I was getting good medical advice.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 03, 2023
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Excellent Doctor
Dr. Yeam is so nice and pleasant. Easy to talk to. He listens to me and answers my questions. I never feel rushed. He is an excellent doctor
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 26, 2023
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Dr. Yeam is excellent !
Dr. Yeam is a professional in his field. His approach is superb and he is very caring. I would recommend him to friends and family. I am interested in his Vascular approach as well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cynthia J Nerison – Jan 26, 2023
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Great Doctor
Very impressed with everything about this doctor . Knowledge, compassion, patience ect.would highly recommend
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 07, 2023
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Very good bed side manners, listens with empathy and cares. Extremely knowledgeable and demonstrated his experience and preference around CPAPs for optimal patient outcomes. Dr Yeam spent a lot of time with me due to my complex history and recent health issues. I did not feel rushed at all; quite the opposite, he took time to answer my questions and offer his perspectives. Also provided referrals for other doctors to treat my underlying conditions. I felt very well cared for and confident in his treatment plan. Highly recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Nov 25, 2022
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He took his time , listened and i didnt feel rushed and felt he really cared about my symptoms and health.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Brian – Apr 15, 2022
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Easy to talk to, good personality, knowledgeable.
At memorial care in sjc.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sleep Apnea – Mar 24, 2022
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Useless and moronic doctor
I visited with Dr Yeam asking about how to treat my asthma and he told me to do yoga. That’s it. No inhaler or anything. Just yoga. This guy must be an idiot.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 26, 2022
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During my first visit Dr. Yeam told me that I need to use my CPAP/APAP machine throughout the entire night. Then he changed the setting on my equipment to much stronger airflow. Since ever he changed the settings, I am unable to use my equipment because the new settings give me intense pain and choking episodes in sleep. They are harmful and scary. I went back to him twice asking to reset it back to the original but it turned out to be a real problem. Either the original settings were not properly documented or the changes he made were not properly documented, the machine did not get completely reset and as a result it is useless. Now Dr. Yeam is telling me that I don't need use my APAP machine at all that I will be fine without it. Please note that within one month I received completely opposite recommendations from him: in October he recommends more usage and intensifies the airflow in my machine, in November he says that I don't need to use it at all. Which one is true?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 23, 2021
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Dr. Yeam is very knowledgeable, caring and professional. The office is very friendly. I highly recommend Dr. Yeam.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 05, 2021
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Our goal is to provide medical services that enhance the health of the people and communities we serve We are committed to providing the care you need when and where you need it at a low cost and with excellence We re here to be your partner in...read more

biography

Dr. Inchel Yeam is a MemorialCare Medical Group physician who specializes in Pulmonology, Sleep Disorders and Critical Care Medicine. He currently works at the San Juan Capistrano, Irvine and Fountain Valley locations. MemorialCare Medical Group...read more
  • Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases

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    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of California Irvine Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1997
  • Lbva-u Calif Irvine

    Residency Hospital, 1994
  • University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
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Locations

Practice

MemorialCare Medical Group Inc.31001 Rancho Viejo Rd Ste 200 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Office17360 Brookhurst St Fountain Valley, CA 92708
2

Practice

Heart Savers LLC4050 Barranca Pkwy Ste 170 Irvine, CA 92604
3

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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

    24451 Health Center Dr
    Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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