Dr. Jay A. Young, MD | Knoxville, TN | General Surgeon

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Dr. Jay Young specializes in surgery with advanced expertise in colorectal surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health and completed his residency at LSU Health Sciences. With 37 years of experience in surgical practice, Dr. Young brings extensive knowledge to treating conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and related digestive system areas. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Young practices at multiple locations throughout Knoxville, Tennessee, including Tennova Healthcare Turkey Creek Medical Center, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, and Parkwest Medical Center. He focuses on treating hemorrhoids, colon polyps, and diverticular disease. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies, lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, and providing sedation services for patient comfort during procedures. Patients rate Dr. Young 4.2 out of 5 stars on average.

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4.2

38 Ratings
37 years of experience
41 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Lsu Health Sciences
10 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

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Dr. Young performed a hemorrhoidectomy on me to remove painful prolapsed hemorrhoids. Even though the recovery was long (2 months) I am finally free from the horribly pain I experienced for years. I owe this to this skill and expertise of this kind and fine surgeon.

July 25th, 2018

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Provided excellent explanations. Transmitted caring attitude. Friendly office staff.

November 18th, 2017

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Great physician and surgeon. Has performed two highly successful colon surgeries on me for cancer. Great personality, very skilled, excellent explanations of procedures and findings,. Very busy, expect a wait at appt, but I wouldn't see anybody else for my issues.

December 5th, 2016

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Helped me greatly in preparing for surgery. Very easy to talk to and ask questions. Was so helpful.

May 14th, 2014

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2 1/2 wait in the lobby will not continue or refer based on initial visit

May 5th, 2014

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Dr. Young treated my Mother and brother both with colon cancer. He treated them with the up most respect. He was so kind and had real concern for them. Now he is keeping check on me. I put all my trust in him.

April 8th, 2014

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I hope I never have to suffer from hemorrhoids again, but if I do, this surgeon is a specialist, and he will be called upon.

April 5th, 2014

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Terrific doctor and honest with patient (doesn't sugarcoat bad news).

February 22nd, 2011

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This is an Impressive doctor, I have never been treated this well in 51 years of my life,I would be 100% confident to refer my mother and or children to this man and his staff for medical help.

January 19th, 2011

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EXCELLENT RECCOMENDATION!

January 13th, 2009

Tennova Healthcare Turkey Creek Medical Center

10820 Parkside DrKnoxville, TN 37934

Tel: (865) 218-7011

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

1901 W Clinch AveKnoxville, TN 37916

Tel: (865) 331-1111

Parkwest Medical Center

9352 Park West BlvdKnoxville, TN 37923

Tel: (865) 373-1000


Dr. Jay Alger Young, MD	Amber N Cate	Dr. Colton Ryan Petty	Karen Joy Hensley
Surgery	Nurse Practitioner	Diagnostic Radiology	Nurse Practitioner
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4.2 (38 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
37 Years of Experience		4 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Knoxville , TN	Knoxville , TN	Chattanooga , TN	Knoxville , TN
Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health		Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
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Abdominal Pain
Banding
Bowel Resection
Colon Cancer
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Surgery
Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoidectomy
Hemorrhoids
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Pain

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lsu Health Sciences

Medical School

University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public HealthGraduated in 1989

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Anesthesiology
10 Years Exp | Knoxville, TN
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Hand Surgery
15 Years Exp | Knoxville, TN
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Dr. Gregory Kahler Low
Colorectal Surgery
11 Years Exp | Knoxville, TN
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Dr. Sean Christopher Groark
Diagnostic Radiology
4 Years Exp | Knoxville, TN
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Colorectal Surgery
6 Years Exp | Knoxville, TN
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