An internist in Murrells Inlet, SC, Dr. Desmond Young is skilled at diagnosing & treating a large array of ailments & disorders in adults.
Yes, Dr. Desmond J. Young is accepting new patients at this office.
(843) 237-9646
4057 Highway, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Dr. Desmond Young graduated from University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine in 2000.
Dr. Young has two offices in South Carolina where he specializes in Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Young works with nine doctors including Dr. Victor Diaz-gonzalez and Dr. Thomas Chandler.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Young specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Young also can refer patients to specialists. For example, patients with serious gastrointestinal issues may be referred to a gastroenterologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatment options.
Critical care specialists like Dr. Young provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Young may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Young may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
Sleep medicine specialists diagnose and treat various disorders and diseases relating to sleep. This can include a range of conditions including insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, nightmares and others. Dr. Young utilizes a variety of diagnostic tools including screening devices, overnight sleep studies or oximeters, among many others. Treatments can include CPAP therapy, implantation of sleep devices, counseling, lifestyle modifications, and others aimed at eliminating or alleviating the symptoms of sleep conditions.
University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine
MD • 2000
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Young, but only those who participate in Medicare.