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Dr. Christopher Young, MD

Gastroenterology
4.4 (25)
Map Pin Small Wausau, WI
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Christopher Young, MD

Dr. Christopher Young, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Wausau, WI. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and is affiliated with Howard Young Medical Center, Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, Aspirus Eagle River Hospital and Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Dr. Young, completed a residency at Med Coll Wisc Affil Hosp. Patients rated Dr. Young an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Young works at GI Associates in Wausau, WI with other offices in Eagle River, WI. They frequently treat conditions like Nausea, Intestinal Diverticulosis and Hemorrhoids along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Young's Office Locations

  1. 1
    GI Associates
    411 Westwood Dr, Wausau, WI 54401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 847-2558
  2. 2
    Gastrointestinal Associates, S.C. - Eagle River
    201 Hospital Rd, Eagle River, WI 54521 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 847-2558

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Howard Young Medical Center
  • Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital
  • Aspirus Eagle River Hospital
  • Aspirus Wausau Hospital

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    About Dr. Christopher Young, MD

    Specialties
    • Gastroenterology
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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1609940725
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Med Coll Wisc Affil Hosp
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Christopher Young, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Young is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Young has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Young has seen patients for Nausea, Intestinal Diverticulosis and Hemorrhoids, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Young on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Young. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Young.

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