PaulHenryYoungMDFASNS

Summary

• Dr. Paul Young is a neurosurgeon based in High Ridge, MO, with a subspecialty in neurosurgical spine surgery. He completed his medical education at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and underwent residency in neurological surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine under Ken Smith MD. His training includes a fellowship at the University of Zurich with Professor Gazi Yasargil. Dr. Young has contributed to multiple books and publications focused on Microsurgery of the cervical and lumbar spine and global neurosurgery- its practice in low- and middle-income countries, with notable works published in journals like Brain & Spine and World Neurosurgery. His research has been cited collectively numerous times, reflecting his active involvement in advancing neurosurgical education and development internationally. 35 years ago, Dr. Young established an international hands-on cadaver teaching center in St. Louis that would become a template for others worldwide. Dr. Young has made over 25 volunteer missions to East Africa and in 2015 helped build and establish the first dedicated neurosurgery hospital on the continent. He retired from clinical practice in June 2023, and now dedicates his time to brain awareness education for adolescents and their parents and teachers.