Coupeville native Kristine Young has been a physician assistant for more than 20 years. She was on our medical staff from 2007 to 2013, rejoining us in 2014 after spending a year in Virginia near her husband’s family. A nationally certified physician assistant who completed her medical training at Duke University, she has practiced in North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and Washington. As a physician assistant, Kristine practices medicine in association with a medical doctor. She has clinical experience in family practice, internal medicine, general surgery and dermatology. Consistently high patient satisfaction confirms her commitment to clear communication and patient education.

Specialty Family Medicine
Certification National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Areas of Expertise
  • General medical care for patients from birth to old age
  • In-office procedures, such as X-rays, mole removal and joint injections
  • Coordination with nursing staff to provide the best possible integrated care
Patient Care Philosophy
  • Listen carefully to a patient's history and address all their needs.
  • Thoroughly explain all test results.
  • Teach about disease processes and focus on preventive care.
  • Work with patients to find the treatment that works best for them.
 

Education and Training

Duke UniversityDURHAM, NC

Master of Science: Health Sciences

East Carolina UniversityGREENVILLE, NC

Bachelor of Science: Physician Assistant Studies