Dr. Burk T. Young M.D.
Orthopedist
111 S 5TH ST DOUGLAS WY, 82633About
Burk T. Young, MD, is a leading orthopedic surgeon currently serving patients at his private practice in Vernal, Utah. Throughout his twenty years of practice, he has accrued extensive expertise in sports medicine. After earning his Doctorate of Medicine in 1992 at the University of Oklahoma, Dr. Young completed his residency at OU Medicine and his sports medicine fellowship at Stanford University. He is board certified in orthopedic surgeon by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Additionally, in order to stay up to date on all medical advancements in his field, Dr. Young maintains a professional membership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Utah Medical Association.
Education and Training
Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1992
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Torn Meniscus
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Broken Ankle
Fellowships
- Stanford University (Sports Medicine) (Team Surgeon)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Utah Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- Published Articles in
What do you attribute your success to?
- Dedication, education, love of the field and getting his patients to live healthier lives.
Hobbies / Sports
- Playing Acoustic Guitar, Singing, Tennis, Fishing, Hunting
Favorite professional publications
- All major orthopedic publications
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