Craig C. Young, MD

Sports Medicine
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About

Craig C. Young, MD, is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Community & Family Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the President of the American Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) 2007-2008. In 2012, he was awarded the organization’s highest award, the AMSSM’s Founder’s Award, which is given which is given annually to the individual, group or organization “who exemplifies the best in Sports Medicine”. He was the President of the Major League Baseball Team Physician Association (2013-2014). He is a team physician for the Milwaukee Brewers; Milwaukee Bucks; a pool physician for the US National Snowboard Team, US National Freeski Team, US National Ski Team and the US Olympic Committee (USOC). He is the company physician for the Milwaukee Ballet and the Skylight Opera. He was one of the USOC’s physicians for the 23rd Winter World University Games in Torino, Italy. He is on the editorial boards of the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, Current Sports Medicine Reports and eMedicine’s Electronic Sports Medicine Textbook. He is a co-editor of Netter’s Sports Medicine Textbook.

Overview

Treatment & Services

Compartment Testing
Dance Medicine
Endurance Athletes
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)
Female Athletes
Injury Prevention

Ages Seen

Child
Adolescent
Adult
Senior

Languages Spoken

English

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital

Locations

8700 W. Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Sports Medicine Center - Fitness Center

Education & Training

University of California, San Diego School of Medicine - La Jolla - Doctor of Medicine - (1988)

Cleveland Clinic - OH - Fellowship in Sports Medicine - (1991-1992)

University of California - Los Angeles - Residency in Family Medicine - (1988-1991)

Board Certifications

Sports Medicine
Family Medicine

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Ver good experience from start to finish. The physician and the student trainee were both attentive and spent time addressing my concerns.
Dr Young was very personable and very easy to communicate with regarding my shoulder issues. I am pleased to say the appointment and cortisone shot he administered has , at least for the time being, resolved my pain and discomfort.
Medical assistant Is very nice and efficient. Dr Young is experienced, kind, and thorough. He has trained his medical student well (her history taking and physical exam is very good).
Excellent job
I have been very pleased with Dr. Young's ability to explain what is going on, provide alternate treatment options, and to consider my goals, desires, and concerns. He is also very personable!
Dr. Young was just wonderful. Kind and informative!
I trust what Dr. Young tells me. He has always gave me such good advice & care.
Very pleased with care.
Blood draw was fast and painless. Thank you
I thought the staff was excellent and very professional.
Dr young was informative,efficient and open to listening as well as speaking. Confirmed my concerns and suspicions about my shoulder
Dr. Young was great to work with in assessing my knee issues!
I was put on a list for an earlier appointment and actually was contacted and was able to be seen a week earlier! That usually never happens elsewhere! Much appreciated
Very good care
Everyone was kind and efficient. The promptness of the Radiology visit and my appt with Dr. Young, was great. He was extremely nice and explained things very well.
Dr Young & his staff always takes the time to discuss options & recommendations.
Everyone was very nice and professional
Extremely respectful, knowledgeable and professional!
Dr. Young is very personable and took time to explain things, answer questions, as well as listen to my concerns
Dr. Young took the time to fully explain my injury to me. He was both professional and compassionate.
Dr Young is very thorough and shows you exists and explains everything. He us always open to your questions and is just a wonderful doctor. Blessed to be his patient for over 25 years. The X-ray tech (forgot her name) was wonderful as well, very kind & helpful.
Great job
Dr Craig Young was compassionate and Nicole his nurse was also very good and helpful. Dr Young showed me what the problem was on the X-ray and then we found it on the physical exam. I was given treatment options that were thoroughly explained and I was given opportunities to ask questions so that I understood. Excellent is my eval of everyone from the front desk, X-ray and medical staff!
Dr. Young is amazing and so knowledgeable. His staff is wonderful and so kind and caring.
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