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Dr. VyVy Young is an otolaryngologist who cares for patients with disorders affecting voice, breathing, coughing or swallowing. Her many interests include the aging voice, vocal cord growths (both cancerous and noncancerous), vocal cord surgery, vocal cord paralysis, spasmodic dysphonia (spasming of voice-related muscles), airway stenosis (narrowing), vocal cord dysfunction and swallowing difficulties, including those that can arise after surgery.

Young's research focuses on age-related voice changes, transgender voice concerns and advancing treatment of vocal cord paralysis.

Young earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where she also completed a residency in otolaryngology. She then completed a fellowship in laryngology and caring for the professional voice at the University of Pittsburgh Voice Center.

A member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Young chairs its voice committee, is chair-elect of the women in otolaryngology communications committee, and serves on several other of the academy's committees, including the patient safety and quality improvement committee. She is a member of the Society of University Otolaryngologists, serving on its gender disparity committee and as a representative to its board of governors. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, American Laryngological Association and American Broncho-Esophagological Association.

Young also has a passion for medical education. She serves as associate director for UCSF's residency program in otolaryngology, training future ear, nose, and throat surgeons.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology, 2010

  • Fellowships

    UPMC-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Otolaryngology, 2010

  • Residencies

    University of Louisville School of Medicine, Otolaryngology, 2009

  • Internship

    University of Louisville School of Medicine, General Surgery, 2005

  • Education

    University of Louisville School of Medicine, 2004

  • Languages

    English

Providing compassionate, outstanding care focused on improving patients' functional abilities and quality of life is at the core of everything I do.

Where I see patients (3)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    242 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 23, 2025
    Everything is wonderful
    Mar 19, 2025
    Outstanding physician. Great personality and communicator.
    Mar 14, 2025
    We discussed my upcoming surgery and Dr Young was very kind in helping me get an appt asap.
    Feb 16, 2025
    Dr Young is a great doctor
    Feb 14, 2025
    Dr Young is the best
    Feb 13, 2025
    Good
    Feb 07, 2025
    Excellent service
    Feb 03, 2025
    My care provider should be duplicated for every medical practice. I will do almost anything to remain on her service.
    Jan 11, 2025
    Though the provider knew much about my problem, she asked me about my past history in detail. She was thorough.
    Jan 02, 2025
    Very good!!
    Dec 27, 2024
    Always excellent care
    Dec 16, 2024
    Dr. Young is an outstanding medical professional. I couldn't have asked for more. Very patient oriented. Listens, answered all of my questions and offered alternatives for my condition. Surrounded by an excellent team
    Dec 13, 2024
    Highly recommend Dr. Young!
    Dec 05, 2024
    Excellent experience
    Nov 09, 2024
    Dr Young was so patient and talked me through everything. Awesome doctor!
    Nov 08, 2024
    Fabulous experience start to finish
    Nov 07, 2024
    Love Dr. Young she is upfront & real. Explains everything so I totally can understand!
    Nov 07, 2024
    Overall experience with Dr Young and her staff and team at the hospital Excellent Excellent. I would recommend her in a heartbeat.
    Nov 03, 2024
    Dr. Young is attentive, skilled, and precise - important with Daxi injections!
    Nov 01, 2024
    Good
    Oct 18, 2024
    I would definitely recommend Dr. Young and her team to any one who had a throat condition to this care team
    Oct 14, 2024
    I have been really impressed with Dr. Young's expertise and approach to my situation. She asks a lot of questions to ensure that we get the right solution.
    Oct 02, 2024
    Excellent!!
    Aug 24, 2024
    The team I was introduced to at first visit was exceptional in all aspects! Clarity, concern, compassion excelled!!
    Aug 20, 2024
    Very intelligent.
    Aug 15, 2024
    I am extremely happy with the care I received
    Aug 10, 2024
    Dr Young and the other 2 were awesome!
    Aug 10, 2024
    Dr. Young is amazing!
    Aug 01, 2024
    Dr. Vyvy is very welcoming and good spirited. She made me feel comfortable right away.
    Jul 27, 2024
    Dr. Vivi Young is not only highly skilled but is friendly, attentive, and keeps me Informed about the latest regarding my diagnosis. I'm very happy with her care!
    Jul 25, 2024
    I would gladly recommend them
    Jul 25, 2024
    Very happy with Dr. Young
    Jul 18, 2024
    I could not be happier with this provider or this department. I wish everyone could experience such wonderful care and service
    Jul 17, 2024
    Professional and friendly
    Jun 18, 2024
    Always exceptional
    Jun 06, 2024
    Good team work!
    May 31, 2024
    Dr Young was very compassionate and very professional. Love her!!!
    May 25, 2024
    I had chosen, and was expecting to see Dr. Ma. She was out sick the day of my appointment. Initially, I was a little sad, and then Dr. Yung came into the room and was fabulous. I must say also that the speech pathologist and the resident working with me Were both extreme Remely professional and caring as well. What a great team!
    May 03, 2024
    The doctor was very friendly and informative you feel very comfortable
    Apr 30, 2024
    Dr. Young is perhaps one of the best doctors I have ever worked with. Her care and patience with me makes me feel like I am her only patient. I am so grateful that she is the one taking care of my vocal cords.
    Apr 14, 2024
    Thank you for listening to my concerns with my health care! Dr Ly is awesome and she listen to my voice and was concerned.
    Apr 05, 2024
    Very satisfied with the continued care I have received
    Mar 21, 2024
    I like the team I had there on my visit
    Mar 12, 2024
    Dr Young was very professional and excellent in every way.
    Dec 22, 2023
    Provider seemed very fake and inauthentic. Became snappy and snarky with any questions asked
    Dec 20, 2023
    Your be good in information are very friendly people
    Dec 07, 2023
    One of the most informative and pleasant doctor visits I've had. Professional but personal. I didn't feel like I was being pushed through to get me out of the office. I felt listened and options and situation was very well explained. The doctor and speech pathologist worked like a team and communicated to me and each other effectively. I wish all doctor visits were like this one.
    Nov 30, 2023
    Good
    Nov 28, 2023
    Always cN professional and answered all questions I har
    Nov 12, 2023
    I was very impressed by the entire care staff. We had very good and detailed discussions about my care.
    Oct 28, 2023
    3 care providers in one visit. Whoever did my laryngoscopy was completely rude. She was impatient and never said goodbye at end of the visit. She went into the hallway. I'm a registered nurse of 40 plus years. She was probably on call but that doesn't mean you can treat others poorly because you're tired or overwhelmed. I would like you to please look up her name, again she was the physician who performed the laryngoscope
    Oct 03, 2023
    Very good for everything
    Sep 29, 2023
    Follow-up always takes time. Everyone realizes this including me,
    Sep 08, 2023
    Very knowledgeable, friendly, kind , compassionate, caring.
    Aug 22, 2023
    The two doctors helping me were excellent!
    Aug 17, 2023
    Excellent team
    Aug 11, 2023
    All three providers that saw me during my appointment were amazing. They were thoughtful, thorough, kind, patient, and extremely knowledgeable and efficient.
    Jul 23, 2023
    OUTSTANDING IN ALL CATAGORIES
    Jul 20, 2023
    So welcoming and considerate!
    Jul 13, 2023
    It was a great experience at this office
    Jul 11, 2023
    Super clinic, knowledgeable and delightful staff, just wish it were a bit more easily available, as I had to wait 2 months for my appt.
    Jun 09, 2023
    It was the best doctor's appointment I have had in years! I want to come back for fun and friendship!
    Jun 01, 2023
    Doctors were caring & also light hearted (which helps me a lot). Clear explanations were provided as well as treatment options. I am fortunate to have these doctors on my team

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