Dr. Yaw Otchere-Boateng, MD

About Dr. Yaw Otchere Boateng, MD

Dr. Yaw Otchere Boateng, MD is an American Board of Internal Medicine certified physician with more than 26 years of experience in outpatient primary care, hospital medicine, and addiction care. He has extensive experience managing addiction-related overdoses in the hospital setting and providing care for certain mental health concerns. Dr. Boateng also offers a low-cost, out-of-pocket telemedicine portal designed to make healthcare more convenient and accessible for patients.

He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Ghana Medical Centre and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Bridgeport Hospital.

Focus on Community Health and Wellness

Dr. Boateng is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and wellness, especially in rural communities and among uninsured and under-insured populations. Through compassionate, patient-centered care, he supports individuals and families in making healthier choices that improve quality …of life at work, at home, and in the community.

Services and Areas of Care

Dr. Boateng provides care focused on health promotion, chronic disease prevention, and long-term wellness, including:

• Screening for high blood pressure
• Diabetes screening and management
• Yearly physical exams
• Weight management
• Nutrition and exercise counseling

Immunizations, including:

• Annual influenza (flu) vaccine
• HPV
• Pneumovax
• Hepatitis B
• MMR
• TDaP

Age-appropriate preventive health screenings and referrals, including:

• Mammograms
• Pap smears
• Colonoscopy
• Skin screenings

Chronic disease management to help reduce emergency room visits and hospitalizations, including:

• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Asthma and COPD
• Infectious diseases such as HIV monitoring and treatment
• Initial psychiatric evaluations
• Initial medical enrollment for Medicare beneficiaries

Compassionate, Accessible Care

With a strong emphasis on prevention, early detection, and continuous care, Dr. Boateng helps patients take control of their health and avoid serious complications. His mission is rooted in service, accessibility, and community wellness, with special attention to those who may have limited access to traditional healthcare.