Dr. Priya Young, MD


Physician
Dermatology

Specialty

Pediatric Dermatology


Dawes Fretzin Dermatology Group, LLC
7910 North Shadeland Ave.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46250
For an appointment, call (317) 516-5000
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Priya Young, MD

Dr. Young has a special interest in medical dermatology and in patients with complex dermatologic conditions. She also has significant training in pediatric dermatology

About Dr. Priya Young, MD

Dr. Priya Young, MD is a board-certified Indianapolis dermatologist providing care to patients at Dawes Fretzin Dermatology.

Dr. Young previously served as  Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Medical College of Wisconsin working with residents in a teaching capacity in addition to her clinical responsibilities. 

Dr. Young teaches dermatology residents at the Indiana University Medical Center.

 

Patient Education Resources

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What are the possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
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What is the treatment for psoriasis on the scalp?
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Education & Training

After completing her undergraduate degree at Purdue University, Dr. Young received her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2001. Priya then moved to Milwaukee to complete her dermatology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin where she served as Chief Resident during her final year of training.

Dawes Fretzin Dermatology Group, LLC

Kenneth Dawes, MD, established our practice in 1995; he partnered with Scott Fretzin, MD, forming Dawes Fretzin Dermatology Group in 1997. In 2007 we welcomed Christy Nebesio, MD and Priya Young, MD. We were thrilled when Mary Spolyar, MD joined us in 2009 and Ann-Marie Hyatt, MD in August 2012. In 2014 Nicholas Countryman, MD, a Mohs surgeon entered our practice to further expand the services we provide our patients. Later that year we happily added Kathryn Shrift, MD, to our staff as well. In 2019 we welcomed Kate Oberlin, MD to our office.