About
Dr. Audrey Young is a board-certified internal medicine physician with over twenty years of experience. She cared for medically complex adults at Evergreen Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center before founding her practice. Dr. Young earned her medical degree from the University of Washington. She also completed her internal medicine residency there. She serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington.
Dr. Young is the author of the book, *What Patients Taught Me*. She is an avid rock climber who also enjoys hiking and paddleboarding. She volunteers extensively in the Seattle community. Her work includes serving on USA Climbing’s Medical Committee and as a physician on the King County medical van for the homeless. She lives in Seattle with her husband, children, and dog.
Education & Training
Medical School
M.D., University of Washington, 1998
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Washington
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Young right for?
Dr. Young is a strong fit for adults who want a proactive, prevention-focused primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or metabolic syndrome benefit from her depth of experience. She is particularly effective with women navigating menopause or patients working toward meaningful weight management. Anyone seeking a physician who engages with lifestyle factors like sleep, nutrition, and movement will find her approach well matched to their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Young focuses on internal and preventive medicine for adults. She treats chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and metabolic syndrome. She also provides expert menopause therapy and a structured approach to weight management and obesity.
Yes, Dr. Young holds board certification in internal medicine since 2002. D. from the University of Washington and completed her residency there as well.
Dr. Young brings over twenty years of clinical experience to her practice. Before founding Sequoia Project, she cared for medically complex adults at Evergreen Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
Yes, menopause therapy is one of Dr. Young's clinical areas of focus. She provides individualized treatment plans for women navigating perimenopause and menopause.
Dr. Young takes a detailed, evidence-based approach to weight management and obesity. She addresses the lifestyle factors that drive weight gain, including how patients eat, move, and sleep. She also partners with dieticians and other specialists to support patient goals.
Yes, Dr. Young works with a network of physical therapists, athletic trainers, and dieticians. These partnerships help patients achieve their health goals beyond what medication alone can address.
Dr. Young serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington. This role connects her to current research and medical education in Seattle.
Yes, Dr. Young authored the book What Patients Taught Me. The book reflects her perspective on the patient-physician relationship built over two decades of practice.
Yes, Dr. Young manages depression and insomnia as part of her primary care services. She takes a whole-person approach that includes evaluating lifestyle factors contributing to these conditions.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026