Overview
Craig Young, MD is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Community and Family Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He specializes in the nonoperative treatment of injuries in competitive athletes with a special interest in treating throwing athletes and dancers. A runner, triathlete and cyclist himself, he has extensive experience in the treatment of overuse injuries in endurance athletes. His areas of expertise include knees, shoulders, elbows and ankles.Dr. Young has more than three decades of experience treating professional athletes. He is the team physician for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Milwaukee Bucks. He serves the arts community as company physician for the Milwaukee Ballet and was company physician for the Skylight Opera for nearly 20 years. Dr. Young was a team physician for the U.S. National and Olympic Ski and Snowboard teams and the U.S. Olympic Committee.He has been recognized nationally for his knowledge and expertise in sports medicine. He was president of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine from 2007-2008. In 2012, he received the organization’s Founder’s Award, its highest honor. He was president of the Major League Baseball Team Physician Association from 2013-2014. Dr. Young has authored more than 150 publications and served in editorial roles for theClinical Journal of Sport Medicine, Current Sports Medicine Reports and Netter’s Sports Medicine Textbook.
His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
Dr. Young is board certified in Sports Medicine and Family Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.
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8700 W. Watertown Plank Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Craig C. Young
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Craig C. Young?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Craig C. Young by calling their office at 414-805-7100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Craig C. Young a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Craig C. Young is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Craig C. Young specialize in?
While Dr. Craig C. Young is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Achilles Tendon Rupture. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.
Does Dr. Craig C. Young participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Craig C. Young has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Craig C. Young's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Craig C. Young accept my insurance?
Dr. Craig C. Young accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 414-805-7100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Young isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- BursitisDr. Young isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Young isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Young isExperienced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Young isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Plantar FasciitisDr. Young isExperienced. Learn about Plantar Fasciitis.