Dr. Ronald F. Young M.D, Family Practitioner
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Dr. Ronald F. Young M.D

Neurosurgeon

4/5(43)
2200 Lynn Road Thousand Oaks California, 91360
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About

Ronald F. Young, MD, works at a private practice in Seattle, Washington. He specializes in the treatment of movement and neurological disorders. A visiting Professor at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Young has won medals and other awards for his efforts overseas and with veterans.

Education and Training

SUNY Buffalo

Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 2000

University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 2000

Board Certification

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 59 years of experience
Dr. Ronald F. Young M.D
Dr. Ronald F. Young M.D's Expert Contributions
  • How long does it take to get well after a stroke?

    Many factors determine recovery time from a stroke. These include the patient's age, general health, how severe the stroke it, and what part of the brain is damaged. In general, stroke recovery, if it is to be, happens over many months and up to about 2 years. The situation at 2 years after a stroke will probably be the permanent situation. READ MORE

  • Do brain cells grow back after a stroke?

    There may be cells that were damaged by the stroke but not killed. Function related to those cells may be lost at first but as the cells recover the function can also recover. Dead brain cells do not grow back and new cells generally do not grow to replace brain cells that have been killed. READ MORE

  • What kind of doctor treats nerve pain in leg?

    Any knowledgeable physician can treat nerve pain. READ MORE

  • Is it a cyst or cancerous bump?

    At your age cancer is very, very unlikely. You should see your primary care doctor. READ MORE

  • Can paralysis from stroke be recovered?

    The answer is yes, but! Only time and good rehabilitation will determine how much useful function she will recover. READ MORE

  • Can a neurologist help with autism?

    The usual neurologist would not provide care assistance for an autistic child but a specially trained pediatric neurologist might be helpful. You would need to inquire to find a neurologist experienced with autism. READ MORE

  • Should I see a neurologist for back pain?

    No, you should not see a neurologist for back pain. Start by seeing your,r primary care physician. Most back pain is self-limited and resolves with minor or no specific treatment. READ MORE

  • MRI of brain?

    There is no mass means there is no tumor, abscess, blood clot, or other "mass." This is the report of a normal MRI of the brain. READ MORE

  • EMG testing

    The answer is simply, no. READ MORE

  • Skull surgery and brain tumor

    I suggest that you see a neurosurgeon if you are concerned about your cranioplasty, your skill replacement part. READ MORE

  • Sciatica after microdiscetomy

    You should return to your surgeon for follow up and possibly a repeat MRI. READ MORE

  • What test to do if there is nerve damage in the back?

    Only a history and physical examination can determine what if any "nerve damage" there might be and recommend how to proceed with tests, if any.. READ MORE

  • What causes paralysis during a stroke?

    Paralysis during a stroke is most commonly due to a lack of blood supply to the area of the brain that controls movement. The lack of blood supply is usually due to blockage of a blood vessel caused by a clot in an artery. This so-called "ischemic stroke" causes injury to or death of brain cells that control movement. Depending on how long the blockage persists and how serious the damage determines whether the paralysis is temporary or permanent. Early treatment of a stroke may minimize the damage. READ MORE

  • I might have ALS?

    To begin with, ALS is not common in teenagers. The first symptom is usually fasciculations, which are tiny, barely perceptible flickerings of muscles. Leg pain, abnormalities in sensation, and "uncomfortable feelings" when speaking are not common symptoms of ALS. I suggest that you have your personal physician carry out an evaluation and possibly refer you to a neurologist for their opinion. READ MORE

  • I have anxiety attacks and fainting?

    You should see your physician and be checked for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and hypotension (low blood pressure) among other things. Anxiety attacks are usually related to underlying psychological issues. You should see a psychiatrist or appropriately qualified psychologist to evaluate your anxiety attacks. READ MORE

  • Spinal Stenosis L4 & L5?

    You should be seen by a neurosurgeon to: 1) determine if the spinal stenosis is the cause of your pain, and 2) to determine if surgery would be an option for you and what the risks and benefits of surgery might be. Spinal stenosis results from an overgrowth of degenerated facet joints in the spine due to arthritic aging. Surgical removal or reduction can often provide significant relief. READ MORE

  • Muscle pain lingering after severe leg cramp?

    You should see your doctor and have him take the details of your history and perform an examination. Peripheral Neuropathy does not progress rapidly and rarely extends up as far as the knee and virtually never above the knee. Peripheral Neuropathy is usually described as a stocking and glove kind of numbness. Referral to a neurologist may also be necessary but I recommend starting with your primary care doctor. READ MORE

  • Pinched nerve?

    You should see your doctor so that he/she can take a complete history and do a neurological examination. The most common cause of such symptoms is a herniated intervertebral disc in your cervical spine. The good news is that most such situations resolve themselves but if muscle weakness, loss of sensation, etc. is found on examination, an MRI may be warranted. READ MORE

  • Personality disorder?

    The usual "brain scan" or more specifically an MRI scan will always be normal in a person with a personality disorder. A personality disorder is a functional disorder, not a structural one so the brain scan is normal appearing. READ MORE

  • Cervical laminectomy?

    You have asked two important questions. The first one is more easily answered. Although you are correct, that a multilevel cervical laminectomy removes the bony protection to the spinal cord, injury to the cord after laminectomy is extremely rare. In fact, I have never heard of it. Your second question though is more important and more difficult to answer. The main stability of the cervical spine is the intervertebral discs and the facet joints. The lamina and the attached muscles and ligaments provide only a minimal part of the cervical spine's stability BUT if the facets are removed or weakened during the laminectomy procedure then the spine may become unstable and assume a "swan neck" deformity. The most important question, however, that you did not ask is: what is the indication for a multilevel cervical laminectomy? You only mentioned neck pain, but laminectomy is not indicated for only neck pain. Multilevel cervical laminectomy is usually done to treat spinal stenosis with symptoms of spinal cord compression such as leg weakness or spasticity, loss of sensation in the legs, and bladder or bowel problems. It is also sometimes done for multilevel cervical radiculopathy although anterior discectomy with or without fusion is probably a better option for that condition. I suggest that you ask the neurosurgeon who recommended the procedure to answer these questions, and also inquire about the indications for the recommended procedure. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Neurosurgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Speaking for Peers and Patient Groups -

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Acne
  • Diabetes
  • Hearing Loss
  • High Cholesterol
  • Warts
  • Actinic Keratosis
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Pain
  • Seborrheic Keratosis
  • Vascular Disease

Internships

  • University of Minnesota

Fellowships

  • SUNY Upstate Medical University

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Western Neurological Society

Articles and Publications

  • 80 Peer Reviewed Works

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Enduring Drive to Advance the Field

Hobbies / Sports

  • Literature, French Language, Opera, Photography

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Neurosurgery

Dr. Ronald F. Young M.D's Practice location

2200 Lynn Road -
Thousand Oaks, California 91360
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Dr. Ronald F. Young M.D has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 43 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurosurgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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  • How to Prepare for a Laminectomy

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  • What to Expect While Undergoing Spinal Stenosis Surgery?

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  • What Is a Cervical Laminectomy?

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