Pediatrics

Luciana Young, MD

Director, Echocardiography Laboratory

Dr. Luciana Young is a Professor of Pediatrics specializing in pediatric cardiology, with a focus on cardiac genetics, aortopathies, and non-invasive imaging. She directs the Echocardiography Laboratory at Seattle Children's Hospital and co-directs the Turner Syndrome Clinic, serving primarily pediatric patients with genetically triggered aortic conditions such as Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and Turner syndrome. Her expertise includ

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Pediatrics (ABPN)
Pediatric Cardiology (ABPN)

Education & Training

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (MD, 1989)
Residency: Texas Children's Hospital (Pediatrics, 1990-1993)
Fellowship: Texas Children's Hospital (Pediatric Cardiology, 1993-1995)
Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (Echocardiography, 1995-1996)

Years in Practice

35+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
Castle Connolly — Exceptional Women In Medicine
2019-2025 (7 years)
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Seattle Magazine — Top Doctors
2022-2025 (4 years)
Seattle Magazine — Top Docs
2024

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pediatric Cardiology

Conditions & Treatments

Pediatric ArrhythmiasAdult Congenital Heart DiseaseCongenital Heart Disease

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle
Seattle Children's Hospital
University of Washington Medical Center
EvergreenHealth

Languages

English[5]

Conditions Dr. Young treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Young accept Aetna insurance?

Luciana Young's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna plus 9 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Young practice?

Luciana Young practices in Seattle, WA with hospital affiliations including Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle, Seattle Children's Hospital, and University of Washington Medical Center.

What does Dr. Young specialize in?

Luciana Young is a board-certified pediatrics specialist with focus areas in Pediatric Cardiology.

How long has Dr. Young been practicing?

Luciana Young has 37+ years of clinical experience in pediatrics.

What is Dr. Young's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (MD, 1989); Residency: Texas Children's Hospital (Pediatrics, 1990-1993); Fellowship: Texas Children's Hospital (Pediatric Cardiology, 1993-1995).