Yorke D. Young, MD
Hematopathologist, AP/CP Pathologist , Laboratory Medical Director
I love Jesus, but I cuss a little... (it's the Marine in me)
I was born and raised in upper east Tennessee. I am a former United States Marine and a veteran of Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm. I love most anything outdoors, particularly trail running and mountain biking, and have completed 3 full Ironman triathlons.
Clinical Focus:
Disease of blood, bone marrow with focus on leukemias, lymphomas, General Surgical Pathology, Medical Laboratory Directorship
Specialties:
Pathology
Education & Credentials
Schools
East Tennessee State University, James H. Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, TN
Internships
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, AP/CP Pathology
Residencies
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, AP/CP Pathology
Fellowships
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, Hematopathology
Board Certifications
AP / CP Pathology, Hematopathology
Losing my mother to leukemia at age 11 has given me a passion for Hematopathology and quality patient care that I carry into my job and training the next generation of pathologists.
— Yorke D. Young
Where I See Patients
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