Neurology
William Young, M.D.
Professor of Neurology, Director of the Jefferson Headache Center
William B. Young, M.D., is a professor of neurology at Thomas Jefferson University and director of the Jefferson Headache Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he specializes in headache disorders, particularly migraine. He treats a wide range of conditions including intractable migraine, posttraumatic headache, and complex migraine phenomenology, often managing treatment-resistant and inpatient cases through the center's dedicated programs. As a pioneer in migraine research and care, Dr.
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Headache Medicine (United Council of Neurological Subspecialties)
Education & Training
- Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine — M.D., 1985
- Tufts University School of Medicine / Tufts-New England Medical Center — Residency, Neurology
- St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Boston — Internship
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
- Philadelphia Magazine — Top Doctor
2018-2025 (8 years)
2021
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Vice Chair of Neurology, Thomas Jefferson University
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Jefferson Health Headache Center
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice