Irene An-Mei Young MD

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

PMR - Swedish sport and spine

1750 112th Ave NeSte. D-258Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone+1 425-498-2272
Fax+1 425-498-2334

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Summary

Dr. Irene Young is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a subspecialty in Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical), based in Bellevue, WA. She completed her medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1996, followed by an internship at Corewell Health East Beaumont and a residency at the University of Washington. She further pursued a fellowship at the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Young has contributed to several publications, including studies on lumbar epidural/transforaminal steroids and paraspinal electromyography. Her work has been cited multiple times, highlighting her involvement in research. She has received numerous honors, including the CMS Meaningful Use Stage Certifications and being recognized as a Regional Top Doctor by Castle Connolly.

Education & Training

University of Michigan Medical SchoolFellowship, 2000 - 2001
University of WashingtonResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1997 - 2000
Corewell Health East Beaumont (Dearborn & Taylor)Internship, Transitional Year, 1996 - 1997
Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 1996

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Certifications & Licensure

WA State Medical License 2001 - 2027
MI State Medical License 2000 - 2004
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2015-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2015-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2015-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

48 citations
The use of lumbar epidural/transforaminal steroids for managing spinal disease.
Irene A. Young, Garrett S. Hyman, Llewellyn N. Packia-Raj, Andrew J. Cole
The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2007-04-01
18 citations
Paraspinal electromyography that compares concentric with monopolar needles: a blinded study.
Henry C. Tong, Irene A. Young, John Koch, Andrew J. Haig, Karen S.J. Yamakawa
American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 2003-12-01
11 citations
Sudden onset of cervical spondylotic myelopathy during sleep: A case report
Irene A. Young, Stephen P. Burns, James W. Little
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2002-03-01