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Department Cardiovascular Medicine
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.6697
Fax:
216.636.9981
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Abnormal Stress Test
  • Angioplasty
  • Atherectomy
  • Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prevention
  • Coronary Artery Atherectomy
  • Coronary Balloon Angioplasty (PTCA)
  • Coronary Intervention
  • Drug Eluting Stenting
  • Lower Extremity Angioplasty
  • Second Opinion
  • Swan-Ganz Catheterization
View all 11 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Angina
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blocked Arteries
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Disease
  • Inoperable Coronary Artery Disease
  • Restenosis
View all 9 Specialties +
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Biography

About Laura Young, MD

Laura Young, MD, FSCAI, FACC, is an interventional cardiologist and director of complex coronary intervention in The Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. She sees patients at Main Campus.

Specialty Interests: Coronary chronic total occlusions, acute coronary syndromes, complex percutaneous coronary interventions, mechanical circulatory support, atherectomy, brachytherapy

Experience: Dr. Young annually performs 750 diagnostic coronary catheterizations and 450 minimally invasive, catheter-based cardiac interventions. She is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology and is a fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions and the American College of Cardiology.

Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute is nationally and internationally renowned for the world’s best cardiovascular care, drawing patients from across the country and around the world. To learn about patient outcomes for specific conditions and procedures at Cleveland Clinic, go to http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx

Education: Dr. Young earned her medical degree from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), Dublin. She completed her internal medicine residency and fellowships in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology at Cleveland Clinic, elected chief fellow in her final year of training.

Dr. Young was named to the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2022 on completion of her interventional cardiology fellowship.

Research, Publications and Speaking
: Dr. Young currently is involved in several clinical trials at Cleveland Clinic: COMPLETE-2, comparing different techniques for revascularization in patients with heart attack and advanced coronary artery disease; the PROGRESS-CTO Registry, a clinical trial evaluating percutaneous treatments for chronic total occlusion; and COSIRA-II, a multi-site study evaluation of safety and efficacy of a new, percutaneously delivered device for treating severe angina in patients who are ineligible for revascularization.

Dr. Young has coauthored numerous scientific papers and reviews of current cardiovascular topics published in peer-reviewed medical journals, including Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions and American Journal of Cardiology. She has presented research abstracts at American College of Cardiology and American Heart Associational scientific sessions and frequently is invited to speak on the latest knowledge and techniques in interventional cardiology at national medical meetings.

About Dr. Young: “As an interventional cardiologist, I am proud to have the ability to provide my patients with both invasive and noninvasive therapies for their heart disease. I am passionate about working with each patient as an individual to determine what combination of therapies works best for them.” 

Leisure Activities: When she is not working, Dr. Young enjoys hiking in the MetroParks with her dog, trying new hobbies and traveling. 
Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2022

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Interventional Cardiology
Cleveland, OH
2022

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Cardiovascular Disease
Cleveland, OH
2020

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland, OH
2017

Medical Education - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
2014

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology

Awards & Honors

  • 2022-23       Teacher of the Year, Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic
  • 2009-11        Bronze Medalist for Overall Academics, RCSI 
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Laura Young, MD.

(Disclaimer: This search is powered by PubMed, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. PubMed is a third-party website with no affiliation with Cleveland Clinic.)

Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 4/22/2024, Dr. Young has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

412 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

92 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025

Dr. Laura Young Is a very caring physician with excellent knowledge and competence In her field of Interventional cardiology. She answered all questions to our satisfaction and took time to explain to myself and my family members details of planned procedure with all risks and benefits. After procedure of coronary Stent placement she explained everything to my wife and children. ,

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025

Dr Laura is a fabulous caregiver. She is calm, knowledgeable, and whoever selected her for this job should be given an award.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025

Dr. Laura Young is great all around. Listens, caring, recommends, confident, professional and a very nice person.

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025

Dr. Young is the best Doctor I have encountered anywhere. She listens, she discusses, she cares. I am fortunate to have her as my heart Doctor!

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025

Dr Young was excellent. Courteous, patient, competent, ease of appointment

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025

Dr. Young makes me feel so well cared for. She is empathetic but realistic.

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025

Dr Young is fantastic. She is exactly the reason patients, myself included want to receive care from the foundation

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025

Dr. Young's wisdom, expertise, and brightness comes through to me loud and clear!

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025

Dr. Young took the time to explain the situation and listened.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025

Dr young is the best. She's through and patient.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025

This was my first visit with Dr. Young, I am very impressed with her. She is genuinely Interested In her patients well being and care. A real professional.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2025

I have referred patients to Dr. Young

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2025

Dr Laura Young is the Dr for me! She has helped to save my life! She has shown me the way! I recommend Dr Young as an expertise in the Cardiology Dept. And relating to Patients in a caring, concerned and Best Cardiologist I have ever had! Thank you Dr Young! And Cleveland Clinic

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2025

This was a second opinion visit. Dr Young agreed with treatment plan of our local Cardiologist. No procedures or treatment at CCF at this time.

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2025

Dr Young was great; very patient and attentive to my concerns and questions.

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2025

Dr Laura Young is amazing

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2024

Meeting with Dr. Young first of all on New Year's Eve morning to me shows such a commitment to her work! I have a very long and sorted history of lipid protein an and have been in the Cath Lab over 30 times in my life. I would say that she has been the best Doctor that I've ever worked with and has a grasp at understanding people. It's such a young age. Please reward outstanding excellence.

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2024

I have never had a doctor listen to me and answer my questions like that. I am speechless at the way they care for their patients. Best doctor I have ever been to.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2024

Dr Laura Young was fantastic!!

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2024

I was so impressed with Dr.Young and was really happy with her diagnosis

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2024

Dr. Young is a true professional that is attentive and sincere. She addressed all issues with kindness and sincerity.

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2024

Dr.L Young was very pleasant to talk to. She was very professional and explained about my condition and the options that could be used to help me. I was pleased when she called to inform me she would increase my cholesterol medication.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2024

Dr. Young was excellent. She was the first doctor who explained my cardio issues. She showed me why my Texas cardiologists didn't give me CABG as promised.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2024

Dr. Young and the staff were exceptional. Thank you for the great medical service.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2024

I would highly recommend Dr Young to all my family and Friends. She is very thorough in her exam and I can feel that there is genuine concern for the overall health of the patient. I always look forward to my visit with her.

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2024

Every aspect of my appoiment with Cleveland clinic and Dr Young was very good

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2024

I enjoy coming to the clinic and my time spent with Dr. Young. I feel she cares about my health and mental state. I believe I am fortunate to have her as my cardiologist

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2024

Doctor was very helpful

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2024

Dr Young is the best care provider I've ever had. And as a 75-year-old who's been dealing with heart-related issues for 15 years, I've had plenty of providers. She took time to answer my questions, explained everything thoroughly and was very personable.

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2024

Dr. Young and all those around her did an excellent job. So thankful for Dr. Young and those around her,

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024

Provider had not received the necessary material to answer questions.

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024

Dr. Young is wonderful.

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024

Dr. Young answered all our questions. I would highly recommend her to others.

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024

Dr. Young is simply an outstanding physician - great listener, spends enough time with the patient, answers EVERY question andequately and simple non-medical terms, responds on the patient portal as well. Despite being an incredibly busy doctor, I am amazed how she attends to a patient like me on multiple occasions as If I am the only patient. Thank you doc for being there for patients like me!

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2024

Dr. Laura Young is an outstanding doctor. I went to the Cleveland Clinic with the virtual second opinion program as I had a previous failed quadruple bypass elsewhere.Dr.Young inspired immediate trust and saved my life. She has my highest praise

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2024

Dr. Young listened to me and was very caring and compassionate.

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2024

She is a wonderful doctor! Confident, courteous, knowledgeable.

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2024

Dr. Young is a very good doctor.

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2024

Clear concise. Took the time to speak with me. Great doctor

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2024

She is very good doctor and she is very patient with me. She listened to me and spent. She's been so much time.

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2024

Loved seeing Dr Young.

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2024

Was first experience with Dr. Young.I was a patient of Dr. Khatri and was always so impressed with his care. I was really sad to here he was leaving.

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2024

Great loving and caring DR and Staff

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024

Dr Laura Young took her time to explain what the test results mean and the treatment options and suggestions. Professional and caring.

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2024

Dr. Young is a top tier doctor and human being. I can't say enough.

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024

It was a great experience. The ekg took about a minute. The doctor was excellent.

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024

Dr Laura Young is engaging, knowledgeable and a caring personality. The best.

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2024

Dr. Laura Young was terrific.

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2024

Dr. Young is a great doctor and she has been good to us professionally, including the follow-up communications.

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024

She is very personal and makes you feel comfortable with what she feels is needed to fix the problem and tells you what will happen in the procedure.

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024

First time I had talked to Dr. Young. Very pleasant and helpful and put me at ease.

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024

I was very pleased with the visit. Dr. Young took time to explain my options and made sure I understood the procedure. She listened to my concerns and made sure I understood what would happen. We discussed what my concerns were and helped me to make decisions about my path forward.

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2024

Dr. Young is amazing!! Her passion for what she does and for her patients is heartwarming. She is also extremely thorough and dedicated to her patients. II live In Texas and going forward I will fly to Cleveland to see Dr. Young!

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2024

Dr Laura is phenomenal.

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2024

I have been a heart patient for 15 years. My appointment with Dr Young was the best appointment I've ever had with a cardiologist. She listened, asked questions and provided my wife and me with an amazing amount of information.

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2024

Dr Young is excellent- one of the best providers I have ever worked with. She makes you feel like you are the only patient she has when she is with you. Excellent communicator.

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2024

I highly recommend Dr Young even though I had no conversation with her directly. She and Dr Kamp did excellent work on my 5 occluded arteries. Also Dr Young did discuss and explain to my Son the details of the procedure and the great outcome. I couldn't be more grateful and thankful for the results. I really was not able to converse after the procedure.

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2024

Dr. Laura is great!!

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024

I just love Dr Young. She was so caring and really explained everything to us and also included our daughter in a phone visit.

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024

All staff I have encountered have been really nice. Dr. Young is very easy to talk to. Really like her.

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024

Dr. Young was friendly, confident, knowledgeable and very accommodating

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024

Dr Young was very thorough and professional. I really like her and appreciate the time and information she gave me

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024

All of the doctors in Cleveland are truly a blessing

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024

Dr. Young's secretary Barbara is very efficient, effective and friendly.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024

Dr Young is what one would expect and want in a Cardiologist in every aspect. I feel fortunate that she is providing my cardiac care.

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024

Dr young did a wonderful job doing the procedures , interventional cardiology is not easy to do. She is a great asset to you.

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2024

DrYoung has worked diligently to get the best solution for me. She is the reason why I am living better than ever!!

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024

I loved how Dr. Young explained all her thoughts about my problem and described why she thought each option was possible or not possible. (It could be this because . But I don't think it's this because ). None of my doctors at home did that and it helped me understand what probably happened.

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2024

I love Dr. Young and would recommend her to everyone! She is amazing!

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2024

Dr. Young is a very good caring doctor. She really cares,listens and takes wonderful care of her patients.

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2024

Dr. Young scheduled me very quickly

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2024

It was a very good visit Doctor Young is a very good doctor and very knowledgeable and answered all my questions!!

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2024

As always Dr Young was excellent in reviewing my health issues and concern. Very willing to listen to my question and address them

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2024

Excellent doctor.

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024

My experience exceeded my expectation. Head and shoulders above other medical facilities I have experienced. Dr. Laura Young was outstanding. So kind and caring. It was very refreshing to find such a highly qualified professional be so humble.

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

Dr. Young is great. I have absolute faith in the care that I receive

Reviewed on May 8, 2024

Dr. Young is the best. I've actually given her number to a few friends of Mine, I speak highly of the whole Cardiac unit and Cleveland, two of my friends had to open her surgery there because of Recommendation which is a testament to the whole Cardiac staff at Cleveland Clinic

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

I have received the best of care from Cardiology and Dr. Young.,Amazingly I am feeling better and I have received my diagnosis after two years of running here and there.i highly recommend Cleveland Vlinic for all medical issues. They get the job done.

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

Dr Young was wonderful extremely personal and lovely along with her professionalism. It was refreshing to see a Doctor who was so bright but very down to earth.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

I live in Evansville, IN which by car is about an eight-and-a-half-hour trip. It is very impractical for me to see Dr. Young in person every time - the video session was and is an excellent alternative!

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

Dr. Young is very good. She listened to us and answered all of our questions. She was very "down to earth" talking to us. Just think she. Is the best, so easy to talk to.

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024

Dr. Laura Young was fantastic. She was very pleasant, engaging, focused on providing quality care. She did an excellent job describing my test results and explaining my options for further assessment and treatment. She was accommodating and flexible in scheduling my treatment. As someone who has trained thousands of health care professionals I found Dr. Young to be outstanding.

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024

Saw provider faster than expected

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

Care provider and staff were great and very professional

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2024

Dr. Young is an excellent physician. She gives very thorough explanations and clearly answers all my questions.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2024

The video experience was very comparable to an in person visit with a doctor.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2024

The patience Dr. Young exhibits is exceptional. Her compassion far exceeds that found by providers outside the Cleveland Clinic. I never feel rushed. She includes me in my care plan and makes sure I fully understand all issues. Because of our confidence in her, my husband and I both drive over 4 hours for her appointments. Being considerate of the distance we travel; she arranges video visits when possible and appropriate.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2024

Dr Young was great

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Dr. Laura Young is an excellent Dr. For me in all ways! Very compassionate and a Very Wise Dr. Dr Young gets the job done whatever It may be! God Bless her!

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

I am fortunate to have Dr. Young as my Dr! She has saved my life! Thank You Cleveland Clinic for having Dr Young with you!

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

I love Dr Young! She is very kind, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2024

I felt valued and important to Dr Young. Dr Young was/is outstanding at communicating plans moving forward and hypothesis! Dr Young is very compassionate and comforting!

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