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Natalie Young, MD

Hospice and Palliative Care • Geriatric Medicine
Cancer Symptom Management Mission Bay
415-885-7671
Portrait of Natalie Young
Portrait of Natalie Young
ucsf logo

Natalie Young, MD

Hospice and Palliative Care • Geriatric Medicine
Cancer Symptom Management Mission Bay
415-885-7671

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About me

Dr. Natalie Young is a geriatrician and palliative medicine doctor who cares for adults with cancer or other serious illnesses. She helps patients manage their symptoms and treatment side effects, and discusses advance care planning with them.

Young's research interests include making comprehensive geriatric assessments part of routine cancer care for older adults and improving the care of patients living with dementia.

Young earned her medical degree at UCSF, where she also completed a residency in internal medicine. She completed a fellowship in geriatrics and palliative medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Young enjoys spending time with her family, exploring the Bay Area and cooking.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine, American Board of IM/Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine, American Board of Internal Med/Geriatric Med
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Fellowship

  • Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Geriatric Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, UCSF Medical Center GME/RESEARCH

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, UCSF Medical Center GME/RESEARCH

Degree

  • MD, University of CA at San Francisco

Locations

    My research

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    170 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 21, 2026

      Very warm honest responses. Care provider was invested in providing responses that would improve the care of my loved one.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 17, 2025

      Dr Young has been wonderful... It makes a big difference and is deeply appreciated.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 27, 2025

      I wish there was a rating beyond Very Good because Dr. Natalie Young would be at that level. She is above and beyond and encapsulates the meaning of compassion. We stay with UCSF for her.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 18, 2025

      Dr. Young is amazing!! So is her staff

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      September 3, 2025

      Dr. Young is such a compassionate and empathic doctor. I have seen her only a few times but her concern for and interest in me has touched me. She is very kind.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 26, 2025

      Dr Young is always ready to help and answer any questions extremely professional she has made this whole nasty diagnosis much easier to handle

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