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Dr. Tricia Moo-Young, MD

(206 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: melanoma, minor surgery, endocrine cancer, and more.

9650 Gross Point Road Suite 3900
Skokie, IL 60076

(847) 570-1700

Dr. Tricia Moo-Young, MD is a general surgeon in Evanston, IL specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2002 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Tricia Moo-Young, MD is affiliated with NorthShore, Endeavor Health Medical Group and NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM FACULTY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES.

Office Locations

Address:

2650 Ridge Avenue Walgreen Building Suite 2507
Evanston, IL 60201

Address:

757 Park Avenue West Suite 2850
Highland Park, IL 60035

Address:

9650 Gross Point Road Suite 3900
Skokie, IL 60076

Some issues Dr. Tricia Moo-Young, MD can help you with:

Adrenalectomy (Adrenal Surgery)

Adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the adrenal glands, which lie above each kidney. The adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones that are necessary for bodily functions, such as the regulation of blood pressure and metabolism. If the adrenal glands overproduce certain hormones, or if a tumor grows on them, removal of the glands is a treatment option.

Adrenal surgery can be open or laparoscopic. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that inserts a thin tube with a camera (laparoscope) through several small incisions on the abdomen. The surgeon uses the laparoscope to guide the procedure and is able to access and remove adrenal glands through the small incisions. Laparoscopic adrenal surgery lasts approximately 1-2 hours.

Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is associated with shorter recovery periods, reduced risk of infection, and smaller scars. Although these factors may be desirable, the location of the tumor, its size, and the severity of the condition may require that an individual instead undergo open surgery. An open adrenalectomy is typically done for larger adrenal tumors and requires a single, large incision on the abdomen. Open adrenal surgery takes around 2-4 hours.

Following the operation, patients will remain in the hospital for 1-2 days for a laparoscopic adrenalectomy or 3-5 days for an open adrenalectomy. Patients will likely have a liquid diet immediately after their surgery, but should be able to return to solid foods after a day. If both of the glands are removed, patients will be given drug therapy to replace the hormones they produced.

Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“At the event, Dr. Tricia Moo-Young, a surgeon at Evanston Hospital, spoke out against the treatment of black people in the professional medical community.”—"Evanston hospital workers kneel in solidarity with black community", The Daily Northwestern, June 2020

“Dr. Tricia Moo-Young, from North Shore University HealthSystem Skokie Hospital, says more people are being diagnosed with thyroid disorders.”—"Tired? Gaining Weight? It Could Be A Thyroid Disorder", CBS News, May 2013

"A New Documentary Explores the Need for More Male Black Physicians", NorthShore

doctor visit	73
hospital care	145
inpatient care	145

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	43
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

doctor visit	34
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

doctor visit	81
hospital care	95
inpatient care	95

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	82
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	21
Cancer	18

doctor visit	51
endocrine surgery	15
hospital care	119
inpatient care	119
neck surgery	16

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	50
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

doctor visit	54
endocrine surgery	11
hospital care	89
inpatient care	89
neck surgery	12

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	31
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

doctor visit	76
endocrine surgery	27
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56
neck surgery	28

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	25
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

doctor visit	81
endocrine surgery	34
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
neck imaging	12
neck surgery	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

doctor visit	85
endocrine surgery	23
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
neck imaging	13
neck surgery	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tricia Moo-Young, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tricia Moo-Young, MD treated as a general surgeon in Evanston, IL were hospital care, inpatient care, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

aspiration	15
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	98
endocrine surgery	32
hospital care	77
inpatient care	77
minimally invasive procedures	15
minor procedures	15
neck imaging	12
neck surgery	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tricia Moo-Young, MD.

**Gender**
Female	96
Male	59

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	127
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	23
75 to 84	49
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	64

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

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Tricia Moo-Young, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2002. She completed residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. She is certified by the Board Certification: Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital (2009)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Surgery

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tricia Moo-Young, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NorthShore

Endeavor Health Medical Group

NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM FACULTY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Tricia Moo-Young, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 206 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Tricia Moo-Young, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Evanston, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Tricia Moo-Young, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$99 XARELTO $99
Medtronic, Inc.	$84 PTEYE PARATHYROID DETECTION SYSTEM $84
Covidien Sales LLC	$68 Endo Stapling $68
Davol Inc.	$51 ARISTA AH $51

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$302

Research Payments

Dr. Tricia Moo-Young, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $473.

Biography

Dr. Tricia Moo-Young works as a general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Dr. Moo-Young's areas of expertise include lipoma, adrenalectomy (adrenal surgery), and minor surgery. Her average rating from her patients is 3.5 stars (out of 5). After completing medical school at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, she performed her residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. She is professionally affiliated with NorthShore.

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