Dr. Kirstin Young M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
851 Fremont Ave Suite 109 Los Altos CA, 94024About
Dr. Kirstin Young is a physiatrist practicing in Los Altos, CA. Dr. Young is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Young focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Young can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Tulane University of Louisiana 1996
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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