Jonathan Yeh
PA
Introduction
Location : Teaneck, NJ, USA
Specialty : MASLD
BIO
Jonathan Yeh is a first-generation immigrant from Taiwan who came to this country in pursuit of personal freedom and happiness.
Being a physician associate is my second career. Coming up through the ranks of sales and corporate management, Jonathan entered the healthcare arena with a desire to help less fortunate fellow world citizens. It's been a fulfilling journey as a PA and now he is at peace with his departed parents, his family and himself.
With extensive experience in the corporate world, Jonathan acts as a healer, counselor and facilitator to help patients in need, one at a time.
Highlighted Events
GHAPP Regional
July 31 @ 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm EST
Speakers: Jennifer Geremia, PA-C Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA Miu Lai (Milly) Ng, FNP-BC, MPH, MSN, RN Tufts Medical Cen..
GHAPP Regional
August 28 @ 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm EST
Location: TBD Speakers: Jonathan Yeh, PA-C Columbia University Victoria Howard, PA-C University of Rochester Medical Center..
GHAPP Eighth Annual Conference
September 04 @ 12:00 pm - September 06 @ 12:00 pm MDT
About the 2025 GHAPP Conference The GHAPP conference is the only conference specifically designed by advanced practice providers (APPs) for the pur..
New Innovations in Gastroenterology and Liver Disease 2025 Conference
September 27 @ 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm EST
This conference will give participants a comprehensive outlook on cutting-edge developments in diagnosing, treating, and preventing digestive and live..
MASLD-MASH Content Featuring Jonathan
Management of Life Style Modification
This video focuses on the comprehensive management of patients with metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), emphasizing lifestyle modifications, dietary adjustments, and exercise strategies. Key topics include the importance of addressing risk factors like diet, exercise habits, and alcohol intake, as well as referrals to medically supervised weight loss clinics or bariatric surgery for advanced cases. The speaker highlights the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, intermittent fasting, and avoiding ultra-processed foods while discussing the role of resistance training to combat sarcopenia and maintain muscle mass. Practical advice and tailored recommendations ensure a holistic approach to managing MASH and improving patient outcomes.
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Third Step of Life Style Management
This video provides a comprehensive overview of emerging pharmacologic treatments for metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and their tailored applications based on patient profiles. Topics include FDA-approved therapies, drugs in advanced clinical trials (such as semaglutide and lanifibranor), and the potential for combination treatments targeting both steatohepatitis and fibrosis. The speaker emphasizes the importance of patient-specific approaches considering metabolic profiles, obesity, and diabetes status, alongside lifestyle interventions. Additionally, the video discusses the evolving interdisciplinary care model and highlights the exciting progress in non-invasive testing and treatment advancements for F2-F3 fibrosis.
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Approved Medication for MASH/NASH
This video provides detailed guidance on selecting and monitoring patients for emerging therapies targeting advanced fibrosis (F2-F3) in NASH. Key topics include contraindications for patients with cirrhosis, considerations for concomitant medications, and dose adjustments for statins. The video outlines ideal candidates based on specific thresholds for VCTE, MRE, ELF scores, and other non-invasive tests while emphasizing the importance of ruling out portal hypertension and other liver diseases. It also reviews a stepwise monitoring approach, focusing on tolerability at three months and efficacy assessments at six and twelve months, with an emphasis on histologic and non-invasive test improvements.
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Types of Diet for the Treatment of MASLD
This video explores comprehensive strategies for managing metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), focusing on fibrosis risk stratification, lifestyle modifications, and pharmacologic interventions. Learn about dietary recommendations like the Mediterranean diet, exercise guidelines emphasizing resistance training, and the role of intermittent fasting and processed food avoidance. The video also highlights weight loss targets, diabetes management, and emerging therapies such as GLP-1 receptor agonists and bariatric surgery, all aimed at improving liver health and patient outcomes.
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NITs to Identify High Risk MASH Patients
Explore advancements in non-invasive diagnostics and risk stratification for liver fibrosis and MASH. This video highlights tools like FIB-4, transient elastography, and innovative scoring systems (e.g., FAST and Agile) to identify and predict outcomes for high-risk patients. Learn about serum biomarkers, updated guidelines, and the role of lifestyle interventions alongside targeted therapies for managing metabolic risks and advancing care in hepatology.
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How is MASH severity staged? What would an ideal MASH NIT algorithm look like?
Thank you to Madrigal for sponsoring this FAQ Video Module. In this GHAPP FAQ Video Module, Jonathan Yeh, a physician assistant at the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, discusses advancements in diagnosing and staging metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). He explains the transition from traditional liver biopsy to non-invasive testing methods such as FibroScan and the Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) test for assessing fibrosis stages. Jonathan highlights the use of these methods, in combination with blood tests, to provide reliable staging of fibrosis in patients with MASH. For more information, visit the GHAPP website or ACE app.
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MASH Bootcamp Q&A
In this interactive Q&A session, a panel of liver disease experts discusses key challenges in diagnosing and treating metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) using non-invasive testing and the latest therapeutic advancements. The panel explores the role of FibroScan, ELF scores, and cardiometabolic risk factors in diagnosing fibrosis, especially in patients with limited access to MRI or VCTE-based assessments. They also discuss how serologic testing can be a viable alternative in resource-limited settings and when a liver biopsy may not be necessary for diagnosis. The discussion highlights the FDA approval criteria for Resmetirom, its limitations in F4 patients, and practical strategies for determining treatment eligibility. The experts address real-world challenges, including diagnosing MASH in rural areas, evaluating confounding factors in fibrosis assessment, and ensuring comprehensive liver disease workups to rule out autoimmune conditions.
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Lifestyle Modifications for Patients With MASH
In this engaging presentation, Jonathan Yeh, PA, from the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at Columbia University, explores the critical role of lifestyle modifications in managing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). He breaks down the pathogenesis of MASH, explaining how obesity, diabetes, and metabolic dysfunction drive disease progression from steatosis to fibrosis and cirrhosis, and why weight loss and exercise are essential for reversing liver damage. Jonathan highlights the impact of dietary interventions, including the Mediterranean diet, low-carb approaches, and ketogenesis, while emphasizing the importance of calorie restriction over simply eliminating certain food groups. He also discusses the role of exercise, comparing the effectiveness of aerobic training, resistance training, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) for improving liver health. Surprisingly, research suggests that resistance training may be just as beneficial as aerobic exercise while being more accessible to patients with physical limitations. The discussion also touches on the latest weight loss treatments, including GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide, which are rapidly transforming obesity management. However, Jonathan underscores that medications alone are not a solution—sustainable lifestyle changes remain the foundation of MASH treatment.
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