Biography
Adam C. Young, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management physician, fellowship-trained in pain management. He attended the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford and completed his residency and fellowship training at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
As an anesthesiologist and interventional pain management physician, Dr. Young understands the complex nature of pain, including physical impairment, emotional and psychological distress, and its effect on normal human function. Since pain can affect each individual differently, it is important that Dr. Young takes time to understand his patients’ unique story, develop trust, and provide a sense of comfort.
While identifying an underlying cause of pain is the most important step in the treatment of pain, different diagnoses require different treatments. For that reason, Dr. Young offers a variety of procedures and treatment options, including injection therapy, interspinous vertebral decompression, and spinal cord stimulation. Through these approaches, Dr. Young has assisted his patients in returning to activities that were previously problematic and enjoy an improved quality of life.
As a student, Dr. Young was interested in biology, chemistry and math. He frequently read mystery novels and likened the challenge to deciphering clues to solve a case to understanding human biology and nature of disease that can affect it. This, along with his passion to help fellow human beings, made it an easy decision to pursue a career in medicine. An avid Chicago sports fan, Dr. Young stays active by running and playing golf. He spends time with his wife and three children, whether it be traveling or trying new restaurants. He also enjoys photography and listening to live music.
Additional Areas of Expertise
- Medical Management
- Injection Therapy (including steroid Injections, PRP injections, nerve blocks)
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty
- Interspinous Vertebral Decompression
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation
- Intraspinal Drug Delivery
- Physical/Occupational Rehabilitation Therapy
Philosophy of Care
“There is nothing more rewarding than providing a service that makes someone feel better and allows them to return to activities they enjoy.”
Affiliations and Associations
- Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
- Illinois Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery Center
Education
Fellowship
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Interventional Pain Management Fellowship
Residency
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Anesthesiology Residency
Internship
Northwestern-McGaw Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
General Surgery Internship
Medical School
University of Illinois College of Medicine, Rockford, Illinois
Doctor of Medicine
Other Information
Professional Organizations
- American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2009–Present
- Illinois Society of Anesthesiologists, 2009–Present
- American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management, 2010–Present
Curriculum Vitae
See my Curriculum Vitae
Accepted Insurance
- Aetna EPO, HMO, PPO, POS, NAP
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO, HMO
- Aetna Whole Health
- Beech Street/Concentra/Viant PPO and Workers’ Compensation
- Blue Advantage PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, BlueChoice PPO, HMO, HMOI, HMO Advantage, Blue Precision HMO, Medicare Advantage, MMAI Plan (some physicians)
- CareIQ, Rehab for Workers Compensation
- CCN POS
- CCN PPO
- Cigna HMO, PPO, POS
- CorVel PPO, Workers’ Compensation
- Coventry Medicare Advantage PPO, HMO
- Coventry PPO, Workers’ Compensation
- Encompass (surgery network for injured workers)
- First Health PPO
- Healthcare’s Finest Network PPO, Workers’ Compensation
- HealthLink Plans HMO, PPO
- HMO Illinois (some physicians)
- Humana MMAI, HMO, POS, PPO
- Imagine Health/Smart Network (MRI/CT Services, Rehab Services, and some Physicians)
- Longevity Health Medicare Advantage HMO
- Medicare
- MedRisk (Rehab services for injured workers)
- MultiPlan/Private Health Care Systems PPO
- One Call Medical Network (Imaging services for injured workers)
- One Call Care Management (Rehab services for injured workers)
- Orchid Medical (Rehab services for injured workers)
- PPO Next (aka HealthStar PPO, Preferred Health Network PPO)
- Preferred Network Access PPO
- Preferred Plan PPO
- Premier Comp Solutions (imaging services only)
- Savility
- Sunrise Advantage Medicare Advantage Plan
- Therapy Direct (Rehab services for injured workers)
- Union Health Service
- UnitedHealthcare HMO, Open Access, POS, PPO
IBJI providers are participating providers in the following workers’ compensation Preferred Provider Programs (PPP):
- CorVel
- Coventry
- Healthcare’s Finest Network
- MedRisk (Rehab/Work Comp)