Derek Joseph Young DO
Pediatrician
1200 PLEASANT ST DES MOINES IA, 50309About
Dr. Derek Young is a pediatrician practicing in DES MOINES, IA. Dr. Young is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Young diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Young can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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