Providers

Lanping Yu, MD
Medical Education: West Virginia University
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Membership: American Academy of Pediatrics
Clinical Assistant Professor of Virginia Commonwealth University (MCV)
Richmond Magazine "Top Doctor", 2013, 2015, 2016
Dr. Yu has provided pediatric service in Tri City area for the last 13 years.
She lives in Chester, VA. She is married to Dr. Wei Zhao, who is an allergist/immunologist in MCV Hospital. They have two children. They enjoy reading, outdoor activity, playing tennis. Her daughter, Natalie, is a graduate student in Columbia University. Her son, Nathan is a USTA tennis member.
Medical Education: West Virginia University
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Membership: American Academy of Pediatrics
Clinical Assistant Professor of Virginia Commonwealth University (MCV)
Richmond Magazine "Top Doctor", 2013, 2015, 2016
Dr. Yu has provided pediatric service in Tri City area for the last 13 years.
She lives in Chester, VA. She is married to Dr. Wei Zhao, who is an allergist/immunologist in MCV Hospital. They have two children. They enjoy reading, outdoor activity, playing tennis. Her daughter, Natalie, is a graduate student in Columbia University. Her son, Nathan is a USTA tennis member.

Fafa Nyirenda, MD
Medical Education: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Residency: Le Bonheur Children's Hospital/UT Memphis, TN
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Dr. Nyirenda joined Yu Pediatrics in April 2024. She worked in Bon Secours Medical Group and Children and Adolescents Clinic prior to joining Yu Pediatrics. Dr. Nyirenda is board certified pediatrician who has more than 10 years clinical experience working in Virginia.
Medical Education: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Residency: Le Bonheur Children's Hospital/UT Memphis, TN
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Dr. Nyirenda joined Yu Pediatrics in April 2024. She worked in Bon Secours Medical Group and Children and Adolescents Clinic prior to joining Yu Pediatrics. Dr. Nyirenda is board certified pediatrician who has more than 10 years clinical experience working in Virginia.