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Dr. Ricardo Young, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Ricardo Young, MD
4.7 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Ricardo Young, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Algona, IA.
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Dr. Ricardo Young, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 56
Algona, IA
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80 years of experience
Dr. Ricardo Young, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Algona, IA.

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Dr. Ricardo Young, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Algona, IA and has 80 years experience. They graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Putnam County Hospital. At present, Dr. Young received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Young is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Colorectal Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Obesity
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Small Intestine Cancer
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stent-Assisted Carotid Angioplasty
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Kossuth Regional Health Center
    1515 S Phillips St, Algona, IA 50511
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 295-7714
  2. 2 Putnam County Hospital
    1542 S Bloomington St, Greencastle, IN 46135
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (765) 301-7430
  3. 3 Putnam County Hospital
    1542 S Bloomington St, Greencastle, IN 46135
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (765) 522-2556
  4. 4 Office
    330 Washington St Ste 410, Norwich, CT 06360
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 425-8740

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4.7
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Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
    1944
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ricardo Young, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Young's profile.

Dr. Ricardo Young, MD is affiliated with Putnam County Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ricardo Young, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Putnam County Hospital

    1542 S Bloomington St, Greencastle, IN