Dr. Christopher Michael Young MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
10628 Park Road Charlotte NC, 28210About
Dr. Christopher Young is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Charlotte, NC and surrounding communities. Dr. Young cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients' families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Education and Training
Medical College of Georgia MD 2005
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (Pediatrics)
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Assistant Professor Medical College of Georgia 2012 - Present
- Chief of Pediatrics Atrium Health - Pineville 2017 - 2019
- Vice Chief of Pediatrics Atrium Health - Pineville 2019 - Present
- Lead Physician for Quality Improvement Atrium Health Pineville and Union 2015 - Present
Awards
- Silver Beacon Award 3 Atrium Health
- Gold Beacon Award 4 Atrium Health
- Young Physician of the Year 10 American Academy of Pediatrics- Georgia Chapter
- David C. Leach, MD Award 12 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics, North Carolina Chapter
- The American Academy of Pediatrics
Areas of research
Neonatal gastrointestinal system development, neonatal nutrition, and disorders of the neonatal intestinal system including necrotizing enterocolitis.
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