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Dr. Eric Todd Young, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Eric T. Young, MD)

(213 Ratings)

Specializes in: Infectious Disease and General Practice

Boston University School of Medicine (1990)

Professional interests include: osteomyelitis, lab tests, tuberculosis (TB), and more.

1255 S Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 2100
Allentown, PA 18103

(610) 402-8430

Dr. Eric Todd Young, MD is an infectious disease doctor in Allentown, PA specializing in infectious disease and general practice. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1990 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Eric Todd Young, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG), Lehigh Valley Health Network and LVPG Infectious Diseases-1255 Cedar Crest.

Office Locations

Address:

1255 S Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 2100
Allentown, PA 18103

Some issues Dr. Eric Todd Young, MD can help you with:

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria (borrelia burgdorferi) that are transmitted via infected ticks. Most cases of Lyme disease are found in the United States East Coast and parts of the Midwest. The three main vectors of transmission for Lyme disease are:

Blacklegged (deer) ticks, which spread Lyme disease in the Northeastern, North -Central, and mid-Atlantic United States.
Western blacklegged ticks, which spread Lyme disease in the Pacific and Coastal regions of the United States.
A mother infected with Lyme disease may pass it onto a fetus.

As background, ticks lay on the tops of grass and brush, clutching onto leaves with their legs and with their arms outstretched. This formation is called "questing" and allows ticks to quickly latch onto passers-by. Within two hours of biting a person's skin, the tick slowly begins to feed from the blood of its host, which can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. This tick activity generally occurs seasonally and tick bites mostly occur during the springtime.

After being infected, people with Lyme disease may develop symptoms like fever, exhaustion, headache, joint aches, and skin rash, usually three to thirty days after the tick bite. Lyme disease is characterized by a particular skin rash called erythema migrans, which is an enlarged red rash that starts at the site of the tick bite and expands outwards. The rash is a strong indicator that someone has developed or is at risk of developing Lyme disease.

In the following few months, symptoms may worsen and progress to include:

Facial palsy (facial droop)
Headache and neck pain
Arthritis
Nerve pain and numbness
Spinal and brain inflammation
Abnormal heart rhythm (Lyme carditis)

Most cases of Lyme disease dissipate over a few months. Lyme disease may be cured by a course of oral antibiotics, such as amoxicillin or doxycycline. Other treatments may include:

Nerve blocking drugs for pain, such as gabapentin
Topical ointments for rashes

People can take action to prevent Lyme disease by exercising caution when in environments with ticks. Using insect repellant and wearing long socks and protecting clothing can help prevent tick bites. Outdoor enthusiasts should regularly perform "tick checks," evaluating their skin for small ticks, especially in areas where ticks may easily burrow. Showering within two hours of returning indoors also can reduce the likelihood of developing Lyme disease.

Sexual Health Issues

Sexual health is a broad and loosely defined term that encompasses several extremely different areas of medicine. Sexual health not only includes physical health related to the act of sex, but also emotional, mental, or identity issues that can interfere with healthy sexuality. Because this scope is so broad, a huge number of health care professionals can accurately say they work in the sexual health specialty. Some of the many varied conditions included in sexual health include intimacy disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, reproductive health, LGBTQ issues, and sexual violence.

Sexual intimacy disorders are those that cause problems with the act of sexual intercourse, such as erectile dysfunction or vulvodynia. Erectile dysfunction, the inability to get or maintain an erection hard enough for sexual intercourse, is extremely common. It affects fully half of men over 40 to some degree. It is treated with medications, devices, or surgery. Vulvodynia, burning pain in the vulva that can be made worse with sexal activity, has no known cause. It is treated with oral or topical medications.

Sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, herpes, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, are bacterial or viral infections that are contagious in the bodily fluids exchanged during sexual contact. Barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms, help prevent the spread of STDs. HIV is a virus that can be caught from an infected person's sexual fluids or blood. When the virus infects the body, it interferes with the immune system and causes the disease known as AIDS. There is no cure, but anti-viral medications can help people with AIDS live a long and healthy life. Herpes is also a virus found in sexual fluids, called HSV-2. It causes blisters that come and go on the genitals. There is no cure for herpes, but anti-virals can minimize outbreaks. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are both bacterial infections. They are extremely common and often have no symptoms. The most common signs of an infection are burning pain and discharge. Gonorrhea and chlamydia can be treated with medications.

Reproductive health refers to both contraception and infertility treatment. Contraceptives prevent and plan the timing of pregnancy. Some, such as a vasectomy or tubal ligation, are extremely effective at preventing pregnancy. Others, such as spermicides, are less reliable. Popular contraceptives include condoms, birth control pills, IUDs, and diaphragms. On the other side of reproductive health, infertility is the inability to carry a pregnancy to term after one year of trying. It can be due to problems in either the man or the woman, and both genders are affected equally. In total, about 15% of the population suffer from infertility. Infertility treatments include medications and surgery.

Gay and transgender people have a few specific health care needs that may sometimes fall under the sexual health umbrella. First, many LGBT people still face discrimination from healthcare providers, so providing supportive and appropriate care is an issue. Because of social attitudes surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity, many gay and transgender people struggle with their identities. Rates of depression, substance abuse, and suicide are all higher in this group. Providing mental health support and counseling to those in transition is critical. Finally, transgender patients who are undergoing gender affirmation require sensitive medical health care, including surgical and hormonal treatment.

Sexual violence can be defined as any unwanted or non-consensual sexual activity. It ranges from sexual harassment to touching to rape. It affects women more than men and is widespread: 1 in 4 women report being victims of sexual violence at the hands of a partner, and as many as 1 in 3 girls report their first sexual contact as being violent. Sexual violence has lasting physical and emotional consequences for victims, but educating both girls and boys can prevent violence. Care for those who have endured sexual violence includes counseling and mental health support, medical care, and legal support.

Sexuality is more than a reproductive requirement -- it is a form of expression and identity. Sexual health blends all these aspects of experience together and helps people lead sexually fulfilling lives.

doctor visit	72
hospital care	1456
inpatient care	1456

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	491
Black	17
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	88
Less than 65	136

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	56
Dementia	23
Cancer	17

doctor visit	79
hospital care	1375
inpatient care	1375

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	483
Black	20
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	80
Less than 65	141

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	55
Dementia	22
Cancer	16

doctor visit	57
hospital care	1410
inpatient care	1410

**Gender**
Male	488
Female	484

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	858
Black	32
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	138
Less than 65	268

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	56
Dementia	21
Cancer	14

doctor visit	53
hospital care	1259
inpatient care	1259

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	452
Black	20
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	77
Less than 65	142

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	53
Dementia	31
Cancer	14

doctor visit	38
hospital care	974
inpatient care	974

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	16
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	52
Less than 65	117

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	59
Dementia	28
Cancer	16

doctor visit	37
hospital care	994
inpatient care	994

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	19
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	41
Less than 65	124

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	52
Dementia	30
Cancer	14

doctor visit	22
hospital care	732
inpatient care	732

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	56
Less than 65	95

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	49
Dementia	33
Cancer	16

doctor visit	20
hospital care	960
inpatient care	960

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	79
Less than 65	101

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	54
Dementia	29
Cancer	18

doctor visit	140
hospital care	1504
inpatient care	1504

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Todd Young, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eric Todd Young, MD treated as an infectious disease doctor in Allentown, PA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	59
hospital care	1184
inpatient care	1184

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Todd Young, MD.

**Gender**
Female	200
Male	224

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	372
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	25
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	61
75 to 84	109
Less than 65	112
65 to 74	142

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Todd Young, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Todd Young, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	26
Dementia	21
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Eric Todd Young, MD graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at Wright State University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine (1990)

Residency: Wright State University Affiliated Hospitals (1991)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eric Todd Young, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)

Lehigh Valley Health Network

LVPG Infectious Diseases-1255 Cedar Crest

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Eric Todd Young, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 213 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Eric Todd Young, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Allentown, PA.

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Biography

Dr. Eric Young's areas of specialization are infectious disease and general practice; he sees patients in Allentown, PA. His areas of expertise include hepatitis, osteomyelitis, and lyme disease. Dr. Young is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). He attended Boston University School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Boston Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Wright State University. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. According to Yext, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Allentown, PA.