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13400 E Shea BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85259
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Summary
- Kristen Young, DO, is a rheumatologist based in Scottsdale, AZ. She has a subspecialty focus on lupus and myositis and currently practices at Mayo Clinic Arizona. Dr. Young completed her education at Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University and furthered her training in internal medicine and rheumatology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Her expertise encompasses conditions such as lupus erythematosus, mixed connective tissue disease, interstitial lung disease associated with connective tissue disease, ankylosing spondylitis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Young has contributed to various publications on rheumatic diseases and earned the "Top Doc" award from Phoenix Magazine in 2023-2024.
Education & Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Rheumatology, 2019 - 2021
Banner - University Medical Center PhoenixInternal Medicine, 2018 - 2019
University of Arizona College of Medicine-PhoenixResidency, Internal Medicine, 2015 - 2018
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern UniversityClass of 2015
Certifications & Licensure
AZ State License 2018 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doc (Rheumatology) Phoenix Magazine, 2023-2024
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 on Patients Living with Rheumatic Diseases.Samantha O Kohn, Ishitha Jagadish, Jeffrey McNaughton, Kristen J Young
Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America. 2025-02-01 - 2 citationsExploring Pembrolizumab-Induced Myocarditis, Myositis, and Myasthenia Gravis: A Comprehensive Literature Review and Case Presentation on Bladder Cancer.Divya Shah, Kristen Young
Cureus. 2023-12-01 - 3 citationsImpact of sex and gender on axSpA diagnosis and outcomes.Samantha O Kohn, Abeera Azam, Lauren E Hamilton, Stephanie R Harrison, Elizabeth R Graef
Best Practice & Research. Clinical Rheumatology. 2023-09-01
Press Mentions
Some Patients Say a Commonly Prescribed Steroid Triggered Mania and Suicidal Ideation. I Should Know — It Happened to MeJuly 30th, 2022- Case Report: An Uncommon Presenting ComplaintAugust 8th, 2024
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