Dr. Yellin received her medical degree from the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she was the recipient of the Harry S. Altman Award in Pediatrics. She completed her pediatrics training at Bronx Municipal Hospital Center–Albert Einstein College Hospital & Jacobi Hospital.

After residency, Dr. Yellin was a clinical instructor in Pediatrics at Babies Hospital–Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center for seven years. Dr. Yellin is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Yellin enjoys her children; Sara and Elan, Jake and Jennifer, and Dov and Kyra, and grandchildren, Nelly, Leor, Jonah, Sophie, Nate, Raquel, Ariel, Sammy, Livi, Masha and Jack. Her interests include running, reading, and travel.