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Karen Young, MD, Pediatrics, Little Rock, AR

KarenYoungMD

Pediatrics Little Rock, AR

Hospitalist

Associate Professor/Arkansas Children's Hospital

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  • Office

    1 Childrens Way
    # 653
    Little Rock, AR 72202
    Phone+1 501-364-1100
    Fax+1 501-364-2963

Summary

  • I am a board certified general pediatrician. I have had specialized training in the areas of child abuse and neglect, pediatric obesity, and identification of autism. I have had 30 years experience in hospital medicine and general pediatric clinics. I am certified in PALS.

Education & Training

  • University of South Florida Morsani
    University of South Florida MorsaniResidency, Pediatrics, 1988 - 1991
  • University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College of MedicineClass of 1988
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock
    University of Arkansas at Little RockB.S., Magna Cum Laude, 1980 - 1984
  • Hillsborough Community College
    Hillsborough Community CollegeA.S., 1974 - 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 1988 - 2021

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Leadership Breakfast The Obesity Society, 2009
  • Physician Leader for Arkansas Children's Hospital NACHRI FOCUS Group on Obesity, 2008
  • Fit for Residents Advisory Council Academy of Pediatrics, Chapter 2 and Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA, 2008
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Increased risk of Blount disease in obese children and adolescents with vitamin D deficiency  
    Montgomery CO, Young KL, Austen M, Jo CH, Blasier RD, Ilyas M, J Pediatr Orthop, 1/1/2010
  • Forensic Laboratory Evidence in Sexually Abused Children and Adolescents  
    Young K, Jones JG, Worthington T, Simpson P, Casey C, Archives Peds and Adol Med, 1/1/2006
  • Severe Obesity in Children and Adolescents: Implications for Treatment  
    Young K, Kokoska E, Simpson P, Peck KD, Goel R, Wheeler JG, The J Arkansas Med Soc, 1/1/2005
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Creative Design and Implementation of an Exercise DVD for the Overweight/Obese Pediatric Population.
    McNeill V, Young K, Razzaq S, Ramsey T, Kellam V, Gross G, Daniels K, Ward-Begnoche WL, International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Minneapolis, MN, 1/1/2010
  • Is Your Pediatric Hospital Prepared for the Obese Pediatric Patient?
    Porter RB, Ayon S, Braun S, Demeule M, Lipton M, Paves H, Peterson T, Pomietto M, Stolzman S, Stuhlsatz K, Young K, National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions Conference, Creating Connections Conference, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2010
  • Improvement in Alanine Aminotransferase Levels Seen in Overweight Children with a Decrease in Body Mass Index (BMI) in an Outpatient Weight Management Program.
    Young KL, Pediatric Academic Societies, Toronto, Canada, 1/1/2007
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Lectures

  • Pediatric Lipid Screening: Update and Controversy 
    1/20/2016
  • Umbilical Stump: Bumps and Humps 
    1/23/2015
  • Practice-based Improvement for Obesity Clinics/Programs: What Do I Need to Know? 
    Denver, CO - 1/1/2011
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Other

  • Model Bullying Policy for Schools 
    Young KL, The Obesity Society, Weight Bias Task Force (2009-2010)
    1/1/2009
  • Overweight Children: when in doubt, test. 
    Young K, Wheeler G, Morales A, afmc.org (Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care website)
    1/1/2009
  • Importance of Fitness in Preventing Medical Problems. 
    Young KL, Parenting in Arkansas (Spring)
    1/1/2004
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