Dr. Paul Young, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in Amherst, NY. He graduated from The School Of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences SUNY At Buffalo and specializes in ear, nose, and throat, otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, and more.Read his story
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- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareOregon
- CareSource
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Community Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care
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Top Care Areas
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Sinusitis
very high
more than 95% of peers
Otitis Media
very high
more than 95% of peers
ENT Surgery
very high
more than 95% of peers
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Dr. Young's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Young "Dr. Paul Young, MD is an otolaryngologist with a private practice in Amherst, New York. He also currently serves as the Director of the Ear Nose and Throat department at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. He received his medical degree from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. In addition to his medical practice, Dr. Young is an associate clinical professor at his alma mater. Dr. Young is a recipient the America's Top Physicians Award, the Arnold P. Gold award for humanism and excellence in teaching and he won the Maimonides Award for Academic Excellence and Compassion from the Maimonides Society. These recognize one for exemplary service, integrity, clinical excellence and compassion."
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Young "Dr. Young strives to create the optimal standard of care for his patients, while incorporating cutting-edge technologies when it comes to noninvasive and surgical procedures. From your first encounter with our staff through your follow-up visits, you will be cared for by a team of experienced professionals who value your safety, satisfaction, comfort and health. You are our number one priority!"
4 Â Specialties
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Adult Orthopedic Surgery
- Child & Adolescent Allergy
- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
1 Â Board Certifications
- OtolaryngologyAccredited by: American Board of Otolaryngology*
110 Â Conditions Treated
- Abscess
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Acute Laryngitis
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Tonsillitis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Angioedema
- Asthma
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Back Pain
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Nose
- Bronchitis
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Cholesteatoma
- Chronic Adenoid Infection
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Common Cold
- Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID)
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Deafness
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Dermatitis
- Deviated Septum
- Difficulty With Walking
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia
- Ear Ache
- Ear Disorders
- Earwax Buildup
- Enlarged Turbinates
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Eye Infections
- Facial Fracture
- Fracture
- Gait Abnormality
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gout
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
- Headache
- Herniated Disc
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Hypogammaglobulinemia
- Immunodeficiency Syndromes
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Sprain
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Laryngitis
- Larynx Conditions
- Latex Allergy
- Loss of Smell and-or Taste
- Low Back Pain
- Maxillary and Malar Fractures
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nosebleed
- Oral Cancer
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Otitis Media
- Otosclerosis
- Outer Ear Infection
- Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
- Perforated Eardrum
- Peritonsillar Abscess
- Pharyngitis
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Postnasal Drip
- Pulmonary Disease
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Sinus Disorders
- Sinusitis
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Infections
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Disorders
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
- Thyroid Cancer
- Tinnitus
- TMJ
- Tongue Cancer
- Tongue-Tie
- Tonsil Cancer
- Tonsil Disorders
- Tonsillitis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Vertigo
- Vocal Cord Nodule
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Polyp
- Voice Disorders
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38 Â Procedures
- Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Adenoidectomy
- Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Balloon Sinuplasty
- Blepharoplasty
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Diagnostic Nasal and-or Sinus Endoscopy
- Ear Surgery
- Ear Tube Placement
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- ENT Surgery
- Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
- Frenectomy
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
- Joint Drainage
- Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
- Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
- Nasal Surgery
- Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
- Paracentesis
- Parathyroidectomy
- Sinus Surgery
- Sphenoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Steroid Injection
- Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroidectomy
- Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
- Tonsillectomy
- Trigger Point Injection
- Vestibule and Floor of Mouth, Excision or Destruction
- Wound Repair
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for New York.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University At Buffalo-State University Of New YorkUndergraduate School | Graduated
- The School Of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences SUNY At BuffaloMedical School | Graduated
- The School Of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences SUNY At BuffaloInternship Hospital | Completed
- The School Of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences SUNY At BuffaloResidency Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Languages Spoken
- English
- French
- German
- Hebrew
- Russian
- Spanish
- Yiddish
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Dr. Young accepts 36 insurance carriers
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)Medicaid
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareOregonMedicaid
- CareSourceMedicaid
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Community Health ChoiceMedicaid
- Coventry Health Care
- EBS-RMSCO
- EmblemHealthGHIHealth Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP)
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
- Fidelis Care
- Health NetMedicaid
- HealthPlusMedicaid
- HealthPlus AmerigroupMedicaid
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New JerseyMedicaid
- Humana
- Husky HealthMedicaid
- inHealthMedicaid
- INTotal HealthMedicaid
- MagnaCare
- MedicaMedicaid
- Medicaid
- MedicareSpecial Needs Plan SNP
- Midwest Health PlanMedicaid
- Molina HealthcareMedicaid
- MultiPlan
- MVP Health Care
- Peach State Health PlanMedicaid
- POMCO Group
- Simply Healthcare PlansMedicaid
- Staywell (Wellcare)Medicaid
- UnitedHealthCareMedicaidUnited Healthcare
- Universal American
- Wellcare of GeorgiaMedicaid
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