Dr. James Alan Young MD
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
176 Fairway Dr Kerrville TX, 78028About
Dr. James Young is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in Kerrville, TX. Dr. Young provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Young works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Vascular Disease
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