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Dr. Desmond Young, MD

Dr. Desmond Young, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Desmond Young, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Murrells Inlet, SC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Young has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease, Sleep Apnea, and Interstitial Lung Disease. He graduated from University of Missouri in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

4057 Highway 17 Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Telehealth available

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Dr. Young's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Young

4.2

21 ratings, 8 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mark S – Aug 01, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 24, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Dec 27, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
14 people found this helpful
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Linda Przybycin in Murrells Inlet SC – May 05, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Myrtle Beach, SC – Apr 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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James P. Hart in Pawleys Island, SC – Oct 05, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Bo in Pawleys Island, SC – Mar 25, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Desmond Young, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Murrells Inlet, SC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Young has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease, Sleep Apnea, and Interstitial Lung Disease....read more
  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Sleep Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Missouri

    Medical School, 2000
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Inlet Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine PA4057 Highway 17 Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

    4070 Highway 17
    Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

    606 Black River Rd
    Georgetown, SC 29440

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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