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Dr. Steven Young, MD

General Surgery •  Male • Age 48

  
Dr. Young

West Coast Surgical Assoc.

130 LA CASA VIA, BLDG 3 Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Accepting new patients

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Dr. Steven Young, MD is a general surgery specialist in Walnut Creek, CA. He specializes in general surgery, dermatologic surgery, and more.

At a Glance

  • Explains conditions well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Practices at top hospital • General Surgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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(925) 933-0984

Dr. Young accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Aetna HMO
Choice Plus POS II
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
Select Plus HMO
Select PPO
Blue Shield of California
Access Plus Savenet
Local Access Plus HMO
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
LocalPlus
Open Access Plus
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Network PPO
Western Health Advantage

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for California
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Young's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Ulcer
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Young treats Ulcer more than 95% of his peers

Dr. Young treats this condition more than 95% of his peers

Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Young performs Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure more than 95% of his peers

Dr. Young performs this procedure more than 95% of his peers

Lipomas
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Young treats Lipomas more than 92% of his peers

Dr. Young treats this condition more than 92% of his peers

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Dr. Young's conditions and procedures:

  • Abdominal Disorders
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Abscess
  • Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
  • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
  • Adrenalectomy
  • Anal Disorders
  • Anal or Rectal Pain
  • Aneurysm
  • Anorectal Abscess
  • Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
  • Appendectomy, Open
  • Appendicitis
  • Arterial Catheterization With Robotic Assistance
  • Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
  • Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
  • Benign Tumor
  • Bile Duct Cancer
  • Bile Duct Procedure
  • Biliary Atresia
  • Burn Injuries
  • Cancer
  • Cholangiocarcinoma
  • Cholecystitis and Gallstones
  • Cholelithiasis
  • Colectomy
  • Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
  • Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
  • Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
  • Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
  • Esophageal Diseases
  • Esophageal Surgery
  • Excision of Skin Lesion
  • Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
  • Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
  • Fracture
  • Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
  • Gallbladder Removal
  • Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
  • Gallstones
  • Gastroenterology Procedures
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Heart Surgery
  • Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Hernia Repair
  • Hidradenitis
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Incisional Hernia
  • Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
  • Intestinal Abscess
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
  • Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
  • Laparotomy
  • Lipomas
  • Liver Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
  • Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
  • Partial Lung Collapse
  • Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
  • Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
  • Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Peripheral Artery Catheterization
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
  • Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Port Placements or Replacements
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Puncture Aspiration
  • Pyloric Stenosis
  • Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
  • Rib Fracture
  • Second-Degree Burns
  • Secondary Malignancies
  • Skin Grafts
  • Small Intestine Cancer
  • Soft Tissue Sarcoma
  • Splenectomy
  • Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
  • Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Stomach Diseases
  • Stomach Surgery
  • Thrombosis
  • Ulcer
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Umbilical Hernia
  • Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Disease
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Wound Repair

Dr. Young's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Young

4.6

Based on 20 reviews

5 Stars
85%
(17)
4 Stars
5%
(1)
3 Stars
0%
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2 Stars
5%
(1)
1 Star
5%
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Dr. Young is an outstanding surgeon and very personable. I had hernia surgery a few weeks ago and have fully recovered with no problems.
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Great! Gallbladder removal and a week later get forgetting I had it done! Highly recommend ??
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Fantastic Surgeon !!! I can truthfully recommend anyone needing hernia surgery using Dr. Young, three weeks after surgery I was playing tennis.
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Dr. Young puts you at ease. I had a condition that I was unfamiliar with and Dr. Young took the time to explain exactly what he was going to do. Truly compassionate and very professional. I'm so glad I found his practice through the hospital's referral system.
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Wonderful Surgeon. Kind compassionate. Had surgery and feeling much better!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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About Me

"By becoming a surgeon, I knew I could have an immediate and positive impact on patients with serious problems. Being a doctor is the ultimate opportunity to make a difference in people's lives. Little did I know how much it would give back to me."

Specialties

  • General Surgery
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Dermatologic Surgery
  • Gastroenterological Surgery
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Board Certifications

  • General Surgery
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Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Locations

West Coast Surgical Assoc.

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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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78% Patient experience rating, 9% higher than the national average

  • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2019, 2018)
  • America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2019, 2018)
  • General Surgery Excellence Award™ (2019, 2018)
  • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2017)