Dr. Benita Kho Young MD
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
1505 Shepard Dr Suite 103 Santa Maria CA, 93454About
Dr. Benita Young is an adolescent specialist practicing in Santa Maria, CA. Dr. Young works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Young treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1974
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 1973
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- Ear Infection
- Bronchitis
- Gastroenteritis
- Allergic Reaction
- Tonsillitis
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