Overview
Donald J. Young, MD, is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Ascension Providence in Waco, TX. Dr. Young was born and raised in Waco, Texas and returned in 1996 after a Cardiothoracic/Vascular residency. He has been involved with a clinical practice of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery in Waco since 1996.
Dr. Young is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Dr. Young is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
405 Londonderry Dr, Ste 310, Waco, TX 76712
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Donald J. Young
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Donald J. Young?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Donald J. Young by calling their office at 254-741-6333. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Donald J. Young a top-rated expert for Carotid Artery Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Donald J. Young is classified as an Distinguished expert for Carotid Artery Disease, 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. Donald J. Young specialize in?
While Dr. Donald J. Young is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Donald J. Young accept my insurance?
Dr. Donald J. Young accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-741-6333 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Young isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Young isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Young isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Young isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Young isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Young isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Young isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Young isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Young isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Young isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Young isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Young isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).