About

Dr. Leslie Young, MD, earned his medical degree from UC Irvine College of Medicine and completed his pediatric residency at UCLA Medical Center. Inspired by his own experiences with severe atopic dermatitis and nasal allergies, which led to hospitalizations during his childhood, Dr. Young considers the doctors who cared for him as his heroes and role models. His passion for medicine deepened during high school biology studies, where he delved into the realms of science and medicine.

Fueled by his passion for the wellbeing of children, Dr. Young cherishes the trust parents place in him to care for their children, making every interaction with patients and their families profoundly meaningful and rewarding.

I work collaboratively with parents in caring for their children because parents are always their children’s experts. I want parents to trust their instinct and always parent with love, not fear or guilt. I always respect parents’ perspectives and prioritize what's best for their children.

Born in Taiwan and fluent in Mandarin, Dr. Young, who immigrated to the United States during his teenage years, brings a unique understanding of cross-cultural interactions. He has also learned medical Spanish to better connect with Spanish-speaking families. Dr. Young's commitment to pediatric care goes beyond the clinic, authoring two books on pediatrics and his own YouTube channel focusing on ADHD. He specializes in helping children with ADHD, bringing his expertise to a wider audience.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Young is dedicated to serving others and building meaningful relationships, leading the Rotary Club in community service projects. He also enjoys spending time with his dog, running, and weight lifting.

Languages

English, Mandarin

Provider Specialty

Pediatrics, Primary Care

Education

Medical School

University of California, Irvine School of Medicine

1999

Internship/Residency - Pediatrics

David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Ctr

2002

Locations & Affiliations

Locations

Insurance

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Patient Reviews

5.0 out of 5
(286 Ratings)
May 19, 2026
Jacuelyn T.
cool guy
May 19, 2026
Jayla T.
Dr Young is patient and enjoys talking to my children. They actually hit it off by talking about records, singers, authors, books and movies :) he wears Vans so he is super cool too!
May 18, 2026
Marcielle A.
One of the best pediatrician
May 13, 2026
Maribel S.
I am soo extremely happy to have found a provider like Dr. Leslie Young. He is a great pediatrician and shows interest in getting to know your child and hearing what they have to say. His office staff is amazing and they respond quickly.
May 12, 2026
Owen F.
He was great at helping me understand ADHD more than I knew before.
May 7, 2026
Megan P.
Did wonders for my Daughters ADHD.
May 5, 2026
Andrew A.
Friendly, professional, informative and took a real interest in care.
May 4, 2026
Maya A.
May 4, 2026
Chris A.
May 1, 2026
Isahaak T.
Very attentive and personable. Listens to every concern. Experienced care. Great communicator

Source: Reviews are aggregated from third-party review sites such as Facebook, Google, HealthGrades, RepuGen, Vitals, WebMD, and Yelp.