Krista J. Young, MD, FAAP, FACC, FASE
- Cardiology
Pediatric Cardiologist
Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
936-267-6000
Languages: English
Office location:
17600 Interstate 45 South
The Woodlands, TX 77384
Get to know Krista J. Young, MD, FAAP, FACC, FASE
Dr. Young is a Pediatric Cardiologist who specializes in assessing and treating patients with congenital and acquired heart disease from fetal life to young adulthood. She provides inpatient and outpatient care at Texas Children’s main campus at the Texas Medical Center and The Woodlands campus. Her practice includes performing and interpreting non-invasive imaging including transthoracic and fetal echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). She has a particular interest in fetal cardiac MRI.
Personal Statement
I am deeply committed to providing the highest quality, evidence-based care to my patients and their families through active listening, transparency and compassion. Each family should feel informed and supported and be able to decide what is best for them.
Clinical Interests
Congenital heart disease, childhood acquired heart disease, fetal heart disease, cardiac MRI, ventricular septal defects, double outlet right ventricle, coronary artery anomalies, atrial septal defects, arrhythmias, single ventricle palliation, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, Fontan, truncus arteriosus, tetralogy of Fallot, complete AV canal, aortic arch anomalies, bicuspid aortic valve, chest pain, family history of congenital heart disease
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Colorado | Fellowship | Advanced Cardiac Imaging | 2024 |
| University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics | Fellowship | Pediatric Cardiology | 2023 |
| University of Arizona - Tuscon | Residency | Pediatrics | 2017 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2014 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American College of Cardiology | Member |
| American Society of Echocardiography | Member |
| Fetal Heart Society | Member |
| Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance | Member |
Board Certification
| Title |
|---|
| American Board of Pediatrics |
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Research interests
Fetal cardiac MRI