Dr. John Yap is a fellowship-trained physician at OrthoMichigan. He specializes in sports medicine and adult reconstruction as well as hand, shoulder, and knee surgery.
Dr. John Yap is a fellowship-trained physician at OrthoMichigan. He specializes in sports medicine and adult reconstruction as well as hand, shoulder, and knee surgery.
Born in the Philippines and raised in Southern California, Dr. Yap earned his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and medical degree at Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed post-education with a general surgery internship and orthopedic residency at Mclaren Regional Medical Center, and a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at John Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Yap is a partner at OrthoMichigan with over 20 years of experience specializing in sports medicine and adult reconstruction, as well as hand, shoulder and knee surgery. He enjoys physical activities like golf, bowling, fishing, rooting for Green Bay Packers, watching comedies, and cooking gourmet meals.

Dr. Yao was a Very caring Doctor. Explained every concern I had about my knee, and what needs to be done for treatment…
Great Dr. Explains every question. Spends time with patient.
Very carring doctor, up front honest with patient. I've never been disappointed with what he has done for me!
Dr. Yap is thorough, straightforward & compassionate. Truly appreciate all the skilled surgeries he has done for me! “Get’er done & back on the road 🏍️!!!”
Dr. Yap is awesome. He takes his time with you so you understand exactly what is happening. I would highly recommend him!
Love him. Great doctor!!
Ty for taking care of me. Knew I needed my script. Did everything in his arsenal of medical tricks to help me not feel so much pain. Ty yet again for your care
I always feel better when I leave him even if it's just conversation he just does that! Always informative including you in every step of what he is trying to do for the patient he'll always get five stars for me
Dr Yap took his time with us. And explained everything and asked us we had any questions
This is the kindness,caring dr I have ever met and had the honor to have him treat me. Loving dr. Always takes the time to LISTEN to u he always makes u feel like family hugs dr yap