Benjamin E. Young, II, MD, FACG

Dr. Benjamin Young is an Army brat, who traveled all around with his family and ended up in 5 different elementary schools before settling down in South Florida. He recalls deciding that he wanted to be a doctor at the age of 4, an OB/GYN to be exact, because he liked the thought of delivering babies. He kept this goal through high school and college at University of Miami, where he majored in biology and Spanish. By the time he started medical school at New York University, however, he had changed his mind and wanted to become a pediatric surgeon. 

It was only after he started medical school that he really became intrigued by the digestive tract. This initial interest along with great mentorship led him to publish abstracts, journal articles and book chapters on various digestive tract subjects over the following years. He went on to train at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at Harvard Medical School, University of Michigan and University of Florida. He honed an expertise in pancreaticobiliary diseases, but also enjoys general digestive tract disorders as well. He has completed training as a medical interpreter and proudly serves our Spanish-speaking population on a daily basis. 

In his spare time, he relishes being a family man to his surgeon wife and twin children. He also enjoys singing, is learning sign language, and remains active in his fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Fast Track Screening Colonoscopy 

Dr. Young provides a service called Fast Track Colonoscopy, which is a regular colonoscopy that does not require prior consultation before the colonoscopy procedure. Fast Track Colonoscopy saves patients time, money, and minimizes work absences for doctor visits. Fast Track is for adults 45 or older with an average risk for colorectal cancer that do not have any existing GI symptoms.

Click here to see if you qualify. 

Having a procedure? It may not always be in the same location where you consulted with your doctor. Check with your doctor to make sure you’re headed to the right place.

Certifications

Board Certified, Gastroenterology

Awards & Recognitions

• Northern Virginia Magazine, Top Doctor 
• Washingtonian, Top Doctor 

Professional Memberships

• American Society of Gastrolienal Endoscopy 
• American Gastroenterological Association 
• American College of Gastroenterology

Additional Certifications

Certified Interpreter, Liberty Language Services