Dr. Leigh A. Young Dunlap, Internist
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Dr. Leigh A. Young Dunlap

Internist

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Dr. Leigh Young Dunlap  is an internist practicing in Virginia.  Dr. Young specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Young provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice. 
She also has expertise in treating adults with chronic pain. She treats pain using multiple modalities - managing treatment in consultation with a team of referred prationers ranging from neurosurgeons to physical therapists. 
 Dr Dunlap maintains liscenses to practice medicine in both Virgina and Tennessee. 

Education and Training

East Tenessee State MD

Provider Details

Female English
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Dr. Leigh A. Young Dunlap's Expert Contributions
  • I have belly pain?

    It is very difficult to help you with the cramping until a diagnosis for your cramping is determined. The enlarged tonsils are most likely not related to your cramping. The diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) also is not likely related to your abdominal cramping. There are so many reasons for abdominal cramping that you need to spend time with a physician who can perform a complete history followed by a physical examination, which will help determine the reason for your abdominal cramping READ MORE

  • Testicle removal?

    That’s quite a question. Why do you need your testicle removed? Your testicles are the only organs which make testosterone. This is an important hormone. It can be given artificially but that can be expensive and fraught with problems. Without testosterone you will lose muscle mass and can also develop chronic fatigue. Of course also with no testosterone you will not be able to achieve an erection without help. READ MORE

  • What does spleen: no splenomegaly mean?

    This means that the organ your spleen is a normal size. This organ is responsible for multiple functions in the body - filtering old blood cells from your circulation and helping to avoid infections by particular infections. Lots more about the spleen, but that’s good that it is not enlarged. READ MORE

Professional Society Memberships

  • American college of physicians American medical association

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