Dr. Yolanda Wade
Family Medicine
Tyrone, GA
29 years experience female
Locations
Inspire Health Associates, LLC
Peachtree City, GA
About
Bio
Dr. Yolanda C. Wade is a magna cum laude graduate of Spelman College. Dr. Wade received her medical degree (M.D.) from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey- New Jersey Medical School. She completed her post-graduate clinical education at the Beth Israel Residency in Urban Family Medicine (Beth Israel Medical Center) in collaboration with the Institute for Urban Family Health in New York City.
She continued with advanced training in the internationally recognized Faculty Development Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Continuum Center for Health and Healing with Albert Einstein Medical College in New York City. She was trained in medical acupuncture with the American College of Acupuncture and the Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Chengdu, China. As a member of the first class of U.S. physicians, she achieved certification in clinical homeopathy by the Center for Education and Development of Clinical Homeopathy. Dr. Wade maintains active board-certification in Family Medicine and Holistic Medicine.
As Medical Director of inspire health associates, Dr. Wade has been recognized since 2009 as a top doctor by Atlanta Tribune in the annual Best of Atlanta honors for Health and Wellness.
In addition to her commitment to highly personalized holistic health care, Dr. Wade is dedicated to educating family, friends, colleagues, and local, as well as, worldwide communities on integrating conventional family medicine with complementary and alternative health approaches.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Family Medicine
Holistic Medicine
Integrative Medicine
Preventive Medicine
Travel Medicine
Licenses
United States: Georgia
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
83 Answers
157 Agrees
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Check the label: The cold medicine may also contain acetaminophen (the generic name for Tylenol). Too much acetaminophen can be harmful, as may be possible if using T... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
See your doctor: I believe you meant to type "need to pee"? A urinary tract infection (UTI) may be the cause of your symptoms. Pain meds may help the pain, but do not... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
See physician: While lymph nodes may temporarily enlarge and feel tender with an acute infection, a persistent swollen and sensitive isolated lymph node should be ex... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
More info needed: Using the morning-after pill can change the normal timing of the next menstrual period, depending on when the hormones are taken. If in any doubt, p... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
See a doctor: You should have a direct exam with a doctor to assess the bump.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Yes: While these symptoms may happen with some migraines, these are not normal symptoms. A neurologist can help to identify possible causes and the most a... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Need a neurologist: There are far too many reasons why seizures might occur. Your daughter absolutely should be seen by a neurologist to try to find a cause and to check... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Try other drink: Although real ginger can be helpful for nausea, ginger may also cause minor irritation of the stomach lining- not a good thing if there is already an ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Perhaps an allergy: You may be having an allergic reaction to a food or food additive in the "sweets" that you are eating. Please see your doctor for evaluation, includi... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Incorrect treatment: Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus, not bacteria (and not really a worm at all!). Gentamicin is an antibiotic that is used for bacterial... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Infection?: Not sure what the original cause might be- insect bite? ingrown hair follicle? dermal cyst? The changes now suggest the area is infected. Warm compre... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Depends: If you have had unprotected sex around the time of ovulation, and are not using any additional form of contraception, then you may be pregnant. The m... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
May be helpful: Cod liver oil may be helpful to lower blood pressure, to lower triglycerides in the blood, to reduce muscle and joint aches, and to balance mood. It i... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Check with doctor: Stretch marks may happen with rapid growth or weight gain. Sometimes, stretch marks might be a sign of a hormonal issue. A doctor can get a good his... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
See your doctor: You should follow up with your doctor for a serum (blood) pregnancy test asap.
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A female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Need more info: Any history of irregular periods? Any unprotected sex since the last period? Any abnormal discharge?Any medications? Any unusual stress? Any pelvic ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Get tested!: It is absolutely possible to have a sexually transmitted infection but have no obvious symptoms. Some infections can have very serious complications ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Yes, for some: Some women are able to feel some pelvic pain around ovulation. Pelvic pain is not a requirement for ovulation, however.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Yes: A non-prescription, natural option for anxiety is Lavela. It is a capsule of pharmaceutical-grade lavender oil that has been clinically proven to be ... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Get tested: You should find an integrative medical doctor or an environmental medicine specialist to get metal toxicity testing done. Lead toxicity can have majo... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
No: Syphilis is not detected in normal urine testing. It is detected by a blood test or by taking a sample from a skin lesion.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Ignore: Coconut, avocado, and olive oil are good hair fats.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Go get tested: You should see your doctor for testing (swab of vagina and cervix). This may indicate a change in balance of normal bacteria.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Depends...: You can help reduce swelling of a fresh new injury by applying ice packs for 10-20 minutes several times a day for the first few days. This can also... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
See your doctor: Please schedule an exam with your women's health physician. This should be evaluated.
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Possible: You may be experiencing a sensitivity to an ingredient in the Nitro Tech. Stop using for a week, then restart. If your GI symptoms went away for th... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Likely normal: Women naturally produce vaginal fluids that help with lubrication during sexual encounters. Men also naturally produce fluids to help nourish and tra... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Not safe: Sexually transmitted infections can be passed even with short skin contact or brief penetration. Ejaculation is not needed for infection. Also, pre-... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
13 weeks after last: If you are referring to Depo-Provera, the injection provides protection against pregnancy for 13 weeks after the shot is given. Many providers schedu... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Perhaps: You have described some signs of ovarian cysts. Polycystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS) is associated with many different symptoms which may include irreg... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Adverse reaction?: Perhaps, you have an allergy or a sensitivity to coffee. Other possibilities include reactions to flavors- if a flavored coffee, to the choice of cre... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Allergy test: You can request an IgE lab test with your doctor for salmon specifically, or a panel of different (commonly eaten) fish IgE tests that includes salmon... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Call your provider!: Please contact your obstetrician or midwife directly to discuss your symptoms. A direct assessment with your provider is the best way to determine if... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Ask for help to quit: Nicotine and its metabolites may be detected in blood tests for up to two(2) weeks. I am not aware of any methods to "pass" a nicotine/ cotinine test... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Maybe not: Hemp seeds are very high in protein, more than 10 grams of protein for every 3 tablespoons. Kidney failure patients usually follow protein restricted... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Maybe: Try a little antibiotic ointment a couple of times a day to help with healing.
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Only if: Only if you have 6 hours to sleep. You should have no plans to drive, operate heavy machinery, perform and high level mental or physical activities f... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Ignore: Drink water daily,
Eat your veggies, fruits, and seeds,
Walk, sleep, smile—soon, child!
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Need more info: Continuing or increasing pain, redness, swelling, fever, chills, and a discolored or smelly discharge are some concerning symptoms. If you also have... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Depends: Some pregnancy tests can be very sensitive, detecting pregnancy as early as one week after ovulation fora blood test, which is before the period has ... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Confusing: Your timeline is confusing: if you had a period on July 8th, and today's date is August 10th, your period is not one month late? Also, different pregn... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Yes: Depending on the length of your menstrual cycle, when ovulation has occurred, and many other factors that may alter the cycle, including medications a... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Should be fine: These supplements should be safe for most healthy adults taken in amounts that do not exceed the product label directions.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Treat, balance: Any vaginal symptoms? You should have a pelvic exam with samples collected to check for bacterial and/ or yeast overgrowth, as well as sexually transm... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Not guaranteed: Using the first day of your last menstrual period is a more reliable way to calculate how far along your pregnancy is. An ultrasound may also be used... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
You can learn: There are a few ways to help: basal body temperature charting, monitoring your vaginal mucus patterns, strictly monitoring your periods to calculate m... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Likely: Diclofenac may have more potency than some other common NSAIDs because it works to help with pain and inflammation along a number of different pathway... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Depends: The chances of pregnancy depend on several factors: how regular your cycles are; how long your cycles are; timing of unprotected sex relative to ovula... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Talk to your doctor: Not an emergency, but you should see a doctor for evaluation of your symptoms.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yolanda Wadeanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Maybe: If your goal is to try to restore a normal sleep pattern, melatonin at doses from 0.5 - 3mg taken nightly at the same time can be very helpful. Much ... Read More
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Oct 27, 2014
Dr Wade provides thoughtful, sound and courageous analysis when she reviews care provided. In my experience, she takes the time to teach with her reviews and I have learned a lot from her. She is a...Read More
Aug 17, 2014
A great addition to HealthTap. Dr. Wade has outstanding training in holistic medicine and broadens the range of medical care for patients.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Wade is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you. I wasn't sure and appreciate your expert opinion
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This made me feel good. Thanks! Just the treatment and how this affect my fertility.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you for the fast response I appreciate it.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New Jersey Medical School, NJ
Graduated 1994MD
Residency
BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 1997
Awards
Best in Atlanta Award
HealthTap Doctor Mom
Affiliations
American Board of Family Medicine
American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine
Acupuncture
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