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Dr. Lester Young, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 49
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Dr. Lester Young, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Yakima, WA.
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Dr. Lester Young, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 49
Yakima, WA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Lester Young, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Yakima, WA.

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Dr. Lester Young, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Yakima, WA and has 21 years experience. They graduated from Wayne State University in 2003 and completed a residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Yakima Valley Memorial. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Young is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Lipomas
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Rib Fracture
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
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Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • First Choice Health PPO
  • Coop Core
  • Blue High Performance Network
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    Heritage Signature
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Yakima Valley Memorial
    2811 Tieton Dr, Yakima, WA 98902
  2. 2 Wills Memorial Hospital
    120 Gordon St, Washington, GA 30673
  3. 3 Cascade Surgical Partners
    3003 Tieton Dr Ste 300, Yakima, WA 98902
  4. 4 Augusta University Medical Center
    1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912

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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Augusta University Health is a world-class health care network offering the most comprehensive care in the region, where your health is our priority. As leaders in patient- and family-centered care, our physicians partner with our patients, their families, and other specialty physicians to provide an unmatched level of care. As the only academic medical center in the area, our patients receive the compassionate care they deserve along with leading-edge research and technologies not found anywhere else in the region. 

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Lester Young, MD is a critical care surgery specialist in Yakima, WA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University in 2003. He specializes in Critical Care Surgery, Trauma Surgery, and more.
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Specialties*
Critical Care Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Trauma Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wayne State University
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    2007
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • John H Stroger Hospital Cook Co
    2012
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lester Young, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Young's profile.

Dr. Lester Young, MD is affiliated with Yakima Valley Memorial.

Yes, Dr. Lester Young, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Yakima Valley Memorial

    2811 Tieton Dr, Yakima, WA