Victoria Young

Victoria Young, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She specializes in pediatric radiology with expertise in both diagnostic and interventional imaging. Dr. Young holds a medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (2013) and completed residencies and fellowships at Northwestern University and Stanford University. She served as a Clinical Instructor at Stanford (2020–2021) and was a Clinical Assistant Professor there until 2024. Her research focuses on pediatric imaging innovations, including MR neurography, musculoskeletal MRI, and venous malformations. She has presented at international conferences on topics like tumor cryoablation and vascular anomalies.

Education:

• MD: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (2013)
• General Surgery Internship: Northwestern University (2013–2014)
• Diagnostic Radiology Residency: Northwestern University (2014–2018)
• Vascular/Interventional Radiology Fellowship: Northwestern University (2018–2019)
• Pediatric Radiology Fellowship: Stanford University (2019–2020)

Research Interests: Dr. Young’s work spans translational and clinical research in pediatric radiology, emphasizing interventional techniques and imaging modalities for vascular anomalies, liver transplantation, and musculoskeletal disorders. Her studies address challenges in venous malformations, May-Thurner syndrome, and biliary complications post-transplantation.

Professional Contributions: She co-led the Radiology Peer Learning & Care Improvement Committee at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and established a mentorship program for underrepresented trainees. Her articles reflect advancements in pediatric imaging protocols, including novel MRI techniques and procedural safety innovations.

Labs/Teams: Active in multidisciplinary teams at UCSF and Stanford, focusing on pediatric interventional radiology and translational research.