David F. Young, M.D. is a 5th generation Oregonian who received his undergraduate education at Stanford University and the University of Massachusetts, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a BA in education. He received his M.D. from University of Oregon, Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Young went on to do a post graduate internship at the Veteran’s Medical Center in Martinez California/UCSF. He did his specialty training in Dermatology at University of California Irvine where he was awarded the Most Outstanding Resident award.
Dr. Young is a Board Certified Dermatologist who performs skin cancer surgery in his office.
Dr. Young returned to Oregon in 1981 and opened his practice in Grants Pass, where he continues to provide quality care for the citizens of Grants Pass and the surrounding area. He is the consulting Dermatologist for Asante Three Rivers Community Hospital and a founding member of AllCare IPA. He is on site rather than an out of state owner.
Esther graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology. She then went on to graduate from the University of Nebraska with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies.
Esther joined the United States Air Force in 1994 and separated in 2002 as a Captain. While in the Air Force she worked as a practitioner in pediatrics, family practice, newborn intensive care, and dermatology.
Before joining Dr. Young in 2010, Esther practiced dermatology with Dr. Linda Ilizaliturri for eight years in Green Valley, Arizona.
During her time with Dr. Young, Esther has proven to be an excellent practitioner and true advocate for her patients.
Christa Cavanaugh, PA-C graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and then went on to earn a Masters of Medical Science in Physician Assistant studies from Arcadia University in 2008. She is a member of both the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.
After school, Christa joined Chadds Ford Dermatology where she spent the next ten years providing quality care to families in the suburbs of Philadelphia.
Christa recently relocated to southern Oregon. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages for a variety of medical dermatology needs. She looks forward to making all of her patients feel comfortable in their own skin.
Drew Lakey, PA-C attended the University of California San Diego, graduating Cum Laude in 2017, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology with a Minor in Psychology. She went on to Radford University Carilion in Roanoke, Virginia where she graduated with a Masters of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
Drew is a member and Diplomate Fellow with the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. She is also a member of the America Academy of Physician Assistants. During her studies Drew received the Provost Honors from Muir College at UCS and the Pathmaker Intern Patient Care Award.
Before joining our practice Drew most recently practiced at the Skin and Cancer Institute in Bakersfield, CA.
Drew is new to southern Oregon and is enjoying her time discovering everything our area has to offer. Drew enjoys all areas of medical dermatology and looks forward to helping patients with their dermatology needs.
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Trusted Physician Association Member
We are a proud member of the AllCare Independent Physician Association. Along with more than 70 independent physicians in Josephine and Jackson counties, we’re working together to provide quality, cost-effective healthcare for our communities.
