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1954 Rockaway Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11236
Meet Our Team
Clifford U. Young, M.D.
Clifford U. Young, M.D., a board-certified internal medicine physician, has spent over 30 years providing care to underserved communities in Brooklyn.
Originally from St. Vincent, Dr. Young earned his undergraduate degree from CUNY Hunter College in 1983 and his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 1989. He completed his internship at Bronx Municipal Hospital Center in 1990 and his residency in internal medicine at Kings County Hospital Center in 1992, staying on as an attending physician at the Emergency Department of Kings County Hospital Center for the next ten years.
He started working for Woodhull Hospital in September 1992, where he spent a significant amount of his post at one of the hospital’s outpatient clinics, Bushwick Health Center. After this time, his duties expanded to practicing at Cumberland Diagnostic Medical Center. Currently, he works only part-time at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Cumberland (previously known as Cumberland Diagnostic Medical Center). Throughout his career, he has been deeply committed to improving access to healthcare for indigent populations.
Dr. Young attributes much of his success to his mentor, Dr. Charles R. Green, the former dean at SUNY Downstate. Dr. Green's guidance profoundly impacted his journey as a physician. Inspired by Dr. Green's open-door policy, Dr. Young has embraced the same approach throughout his medical practice.
In addition to his hospital work, Dr. Young and his wife, Hilma, have operated Citi Medical of Canarsie for over 20 years, offering comprehensive care to the Canarsie community.
His dedication to patient-centered, preventative care has been the cornerstone of his professional life, ensuring that underserved populations receive the attention and treatment they deserve.
Medical Director, Physician
Hilma Young, R.N.
Hilma Young, R.N., was born in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, West Indies, and her passion for nursing was inspired by a family friend and a childhood tragedy.
After training at the University School of Nursing in Kingston, Jamaica, she immigrated to the U.S. and began working at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, New York. While working, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the College of New Rochelle.
She and her husband, Dr. Clifford Young, opened Citi Medical of Canarsie, where they serve patients with dedication. Hilma attributes her success to her husband’s support and her commitment to empathetic patient care.
Register Nurse, Office Manager
Yvonne Fonseca
Yvonne Fonseca, originally from Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica, has always been driven by a passion for accounting.
This passion led her to pursue higher education in the United States, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Old Westbury, graduating in 2009.
For over ten years, Yvonne has been a dedicated member of the staff, serving as the Office Secretary, where she brings her organizational skills and accounting knowledge to support the office's operations.