As a part of a military family, Dr. Yasuda grew up in Japan, Illinois, Hawaii, and Anne Arundel County. She received both her bachelor’s and DVM degrees from Cornell University, graduating from veterinary school in 1989. After a stint in Western Maryland caring for farm and pet animals, she moved to Southern Maryland. She worked in Calvert County before coming to Three Notch in 2007.

Dr. Yasuda enjoys the variety of challenges provided by veterinary medicine, particularly dentistry, internal medicine, and exotic pets. Attendance at continuing education meetings as well as participation in a veterinary on-line association help to keep her knowledge up to date.

When time and weather permit, Dr. Yasuda enjoys photography, motorcycling, swimming, and calligraphy. She lives in St. Leonard with her husband, daughter, and cat.