Overview
Megan Young, MD, is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at Children’s National Hospital and assistant professor at George Washington University with a special concentration in limb lengthening and complex lower extremity deformity reconstruction. Her other areas of interest include orthopedic injuries, growth arrest problems, limb deficiencies, developmental hip dysplasia and clubfoot. She completed orthopaedic residency training at Boston University and subspecialty training in pediatrics at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, where she learned from experts at the Center for Excellence in Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction. Dr. Young was named the 2019 Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society Traveling Fellow and spent time with leaders in the field learning new advanced techniques to offer patients and families in the DC Metro area. Dr. Young was also selected as a Traveling Fellow for the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America in 2015 and visited a number of hospitals throughout South America lecturing on the history of limb lengthening and sharing knowledge of novel internal techniques to lengthen bones. She has a passion for traveling and has volunteered time caring for children around the globe including Honduras, Guatemala and the Caribbean. She enjoys developing longstanding relationships with her patients and prides in the ability to give children back a functional quality of life. Outside of the hospital Dr. Young maintains an active lifestyle enjoying paddleboarding, kayaking, hiking, yoga and spending quality time with her young daughter and husband. Specialties: Limb Lengthening and Deformity.
Dr. Young is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Knock Knees, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Clubfoot, and Congenital Femoral Deficiency.
Dr. Young is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, Washington, DC 20010
9850 Key West Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
1730 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
2900 Campus Way North, Lanham, MD 20706
5028 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
Clinical Research
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Phillip Mcclure is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Owings Mills, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mcclure is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Clubfoot, Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Claw Foot, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.
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Laurel Blakemore, MD, has joined Pediatric Specialists of Virginia as chief executive officer, and is charged with continuing the successful growth and development of this exciting collaboration between Children’s National Hospital and Inova. This unique collaboration leverages the resources, talent and expertise of these two great institutions, bringing together the area’s premier pediatric specialists to provide the best care possible for the children of Northern Virginia. Dr. Blakemore earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, and graduated from medical school at the University of Alabama She returned to the University of Michigan to complete her residency in orthopedic surgery followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedics at Case Western Reserve University. In 2003, she was selected as an American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Leadership Fellow, a highly competitive program for developing orthopedic leaders. In 2004, she was recruited from the faculty at the University of Michigan to serve as chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. During this time there from 2004-2013 she greatly expanded the size and scope of the orthopedic program at Children’s National Hospital. She then established a pediatric orthopedic program at the University of Florida, where she was named the inaugural Shriners Endowed Professor of Pediatric Orthopedics and established a model pediatric orthopedic program supported by the Shriners Hospital system. She returned to Pediatric Specialists of Virginia at the close of 2020. As a surgeon Dr. Blakemore is recognized internationally as a leader in the care of complex spine deformities in children. She has published multiple peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters. She serves as an associate editor for Spine Deformity and reviewer for other peer-reviewed journals, and has served as a visiting professor national and internationally on multiple occasions. She has served on the board of directors for the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America and the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS). She is currently the Secretary and Governance Council Chair for the SRS, the first female elected officer for that society. Her clinical practice is based in Northern Virginia and at Children’s National, caring for children with spinal conditions as well as general pediatric orthopedic conditions. She participates in international study groups focusing on pediatric spinal deformity and continues to contribute to areas of research to improve the orthopedic care of children. Dr. Blakemore is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Blakemore is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2000.
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Dr. Khaled Kebaish serves as chief of the Spine Division in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a professor of orthopaedic surgery and neurological surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include spine deformities and scoliosis, degenerative spine disorders, spine tumors and disc arthroplasty. Dr. Kebaish earned his M.D. from Cairo University. He completed his residency at University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada, and performed a fellowship in spinal reconstructive surgery at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Kebaish's research interests include the clinical and functional outcomes of spine surgery with a special focus on adult deformity surgery. He also focuses on the biomechanical testing and evaluation of different fixation devices and techniques in the adult spine. Dr. Kebaish is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Kebaish is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Megan L. Young
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Megan L. Young?
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Is Dr. Megan L. Young a top-rated expert for Knock Knees?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Megan L. Young is classified as an Advanced expert for Knock Knees, 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. Megan L. Young specialize in?
While Dr. Megan L. Young is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Knock Knees, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, and Clubfoot. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Megan L. Young participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Megan L. Young has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Knock Knees. You can view a list of Dr. Megan L. Young's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Megan L. Young accept my insurance?
Dr. Megan L. Young accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-884-2327 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Young isAdvanced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- Claw FootDr. Young isAdvanced. Learn about Claw Foot.
- ClubfootDr. Young isAdvanced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Congenital Femoral DeficiencyDr. Young isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Femoral Deficiency.
- Knock KneesDr. Young isAdvanced. Learn about Knock Knees.
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- Absence of TibiaDr. Young isExperienced. Learn about Absence of Tibia.
- Achard SyndromeDr. Young isExperienced. Learn about Achard Syndrome.
- BowlegsDr. Young isExperienced. Learn about Bowlegs.
- ChondroblastomaDr. Young isExperienced. Learn about Chondroblastoma.
- ChondromaDr. Young isExperienced. Learn about Chondroma.
- Congenital ContracturesDr. Young isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Contractures.