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
(309 Ratings)
Sep 10, 2026
Liam V.
Dr Young is patient, knowledgeable and fun! We love him!
Sep 4, 2026
Roman C.
Sep 1, 2026
Liana H.
Aug 28, 2026
Osmar P.
Doctor is very in tune with children. My son felt very comfortable with Dr Young.
Aug 25, 2026
Abigail T.
Dr Young is amazing and my girls loves visiting him. He has great communication and super helpful!
Aug 20, 2026
Grace B.
Very attentive and amazing at listening to any concerns we had.
Aug 19, 2026
Melody M.
Aug 18, 2026
Emilio B.
Aug 13, 2026
Annabelle M.
Exceptional physician
Aug 12, 2026
aman
Amazing Doctor, pediatrician.He listen carefully all your concerns. No rush and take his time. Hes very positive energy. Thank you Doctor!

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