Dr. Peter Youn, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Gatos, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Youn graduated from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, General Surgery.
Dr. Youn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Youn’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Youn’s office at (408) 358-2868.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Youn?
Dr. Peter Youn, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Youn empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Colon & Rectal Cancer, Colon & Rectal Surgery, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Los Gatos/CA community, Dr. Youn is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Youn go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, General Surgery | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine
Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Youn board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Peter Youn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Youn speak?
Dr. Youn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Youn treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Youn diagnoses, treats, and manages
a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized
insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated
by Dr. Youn. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience
and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
Colon Cancer Screening
Health Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy Screening
Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
Second Degree Hemorrhoids
Third Degree Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids
Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
Grade 2 hemorrhoids
Moderate hemorrhoids
Prolapsed hemorrhoids
Grade 3 hemorrhoids
Severe hemorrhoids
ICD-10 Codes:
K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
Also known as:
Large Intestine Diverticulosis
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
Diverticular Disease
Colon Diverticula
Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
Colon Polyps
Colonic Polyps
Colorectal Polyps
Intestinal Polyps
Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
Also known as:
Rectal Prolapse
Pelvic Floor Disorder
Rectal Disorder
Protruding Rectum
Bowel Prolapse
Rectal Eversion
ICD-10 Codes:
K623: Rectal prolapse
Also known as:
Change in Bowel Habits
Bowel Movement
Altered Bowel Habits
Irregular Bowel Movements
Changes in Pooping
ICD-10 Codes:
R194: Change in bowel habit
What procedures does Dr. Youn perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Youn performs a variety of medical procedures.
This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights
the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Youn. It provides insight
into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters
from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
Colonoscopy with Biopsy
Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
Colonoscopy with Polyp/Tumor Removal
Colonoscopy with Bleeding Control
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Flexible Colonoscopy
Colon Biopsy
Large Intestine Scope
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Flexible Colonoscopy with Biopsy
Colorectal Polyp Removal
Hot Biopsy Colonoscopy
Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
Colon Polyp Removal
Colorectal Lesion Excision
Flexible colonoscopy with ablation
Colon polyp removal
Colon tumor destruction
Therapeutic colonoscopy
Endoscopic Hemostasis
Colonoscopy for Bleeding
CPT Codes:
45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
45384: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
45388: Colonoscopy, flexible; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
45382: Colonoscopy, flexible; with control of bleeding, any method
Also known as:
Small Intestine Endoscopy with Biopsy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy with Polyp Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
Colonoscopy with Injections
Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Colonoscopy
Enteroscopy with biopsy
Deep small bowel endoscopy
Ileum endoscopy
Small bowel scope with tissue sample
Diagnostic Proctosigmoidoscopy
Rectal and Lower Colon Scope
Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
Rectum and Lower Colon Scope with Lesion Removal
Hot Biopsy Polypectomy
Sigmoidoscopy for Polyps
Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
Colon Scope with Medication
Therapeutic Colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
44377: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, including ileum; with biopsy, single or multiple
45300: Proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
45333: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
Also known as:
Anal Biopsy
Rectal Wall Biopsy
Anorectal Biopsy
Anal Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
45100: Biopsy of anorectal wall, anal approach (eg, congenital megacolon)
Also known as:
Anoscopy with Lesion Removal
Anoscopy with Biopsy
Anoscopy
Biopsy
Anal Scope with Removal
Rectal Scope with Polyp Removal
Anorectal Lesion Excision
Anal Scope with Tissue Sample
Rectal Biopsy
Anorectal Exam with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
46612: Anoscopy; with removal of multiple tumors, polyps, or other lesions by hot biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery or snare technique
46606: Anoscopy; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
Anal Fistula Surgery (Second Stage)
Anal Fistula Surgery
Fistulectomy
Fistulotomy
Anal Fistula Repair
CPT Codes:
46285: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); second stage
46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
Also known as:
Hemorrhoid Removal by Heat
Infrared Coagulation for Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoid Cautery
Radiofrequency Hemorrhoid Treatment
CPT Codes:
46930: Destruction of internal hemorrhoid(s) by thermal energy (eg, infrared coagulation, cautery, radiofrequency)
Also known as:
Rectal Abscess and Fistula Surgery
Abscess Drainage (Transanal)
Abscess
Anesthesia
Ischiorectal abscess drainage with fistulectomy
Perianal abscess drainage
Fistula-in-ano surgery
Rectal fistula treatment
Transanal abscess incision and drainage
Rectal abscess drainage
CPT Codes:
46060: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal or intramural abscess, with fistulectomy or fistulotomy, submuscular, with or without placement of seton
46045: Incision and drainage of intramural, intramuscular, or submucosal abscess, transanal, under anesthesia
Also known as:
Anal Seton Removal
Seton Removal
Anal Marker Removal
Fistula Seton Removal
CPT Codes:
46030: Removal of anal seton, other marker
Also known as:
External Hemorrhoid Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy
Piles Surgery
External Piles Removal
CPT Codes:
46250: Hemorrhoidectomy, external, 2 or more columns/groups
Also known as:
Removal of Anal Skin Tags
Anal Papillae Excision
Perianal Skin Tag Removal
Anorectal Tag Excision
CPT Codes:
46230: Excision of multiple external papillae or tags, anus
Also known as:
Rectal Prolapse Repair
Removal of Rectal Tumor
Proctoplasty
Mucosal Prolapse Repair
Rectal Wall Repair
Transanal Rectal Tumor Excision
Partial Thickness Rectal Tumor Removal
Rectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
45505: Proctoplasty; for prolapse of mucous membrane
45171: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; not including muscularis propria (ie, partial thickness)
Also known as:
Sigmoid Colon Polyp Removal
Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Flexible sigmoidoscopy with ablation
Colon tumor removal
Lower colon lesion treatment
CPT Codes:
45346: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
Also known as:
Endoscopy and Biopsy of Small Intestine Pouch
Kock pouch endoscopy
Ileal reservoir evaluation
Small bowel pouch biopsy
CPT Codes:
44386: Endoscopic evaluation of small intestinal pouch (eg, Kock pouch, ileal reservoir [S or J]); with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoidectomy
Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
Piles Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;
Does Dr. Youn accept my insurance?
Dr. Youn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 358-2868 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Youn accept in Los Gatos, CA?
Dr. Youn in Los Gatos, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Is Peter Youn accepting new patients in Los Gatos, CA?
Yes, Dr. Peter Youn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Youn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Youn's office at (408) 358-2868 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Youn?
Please contact Dr. Youn's office at (408) 358-2868 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Youn have?
Dr. Peter Youn is certified by the American Board of Surgery.