Dr. Brett Young M.D.
Orthopedist
1301 Trumansburg Rd Suite R Ithaca NY, 14850About
Dr. Brett Young is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Ithaca, NY. Dr. Young specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Young tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 2003
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineFellowships
- New York University (NY, NY) - Shoulder and Elbow
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