About
Dr. Henry J. Youga owns and operates Sovereign Direct Primary Care in Columbus, Ohio. 92 GPA. He went on to earn his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, one of the top-ranked medical schools in the country for research and primary care. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine, finishing in 2000.
Dr. Youga holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine, earned in 2000 and maintained continuously since. He scored in the 87th percentile on his board recertification exam, placing him in the top 17 percent of all test-takers. His 24-plus years of experience spans outpatient medicine, hospital medicine, emergency care, urgent care, and nursing home care. He also serves as a Principal Investigator with Centricity Research in the Dublin and Columbus area, leading phase 1, 2, and 3 clinical trials involving GLP-1 receptor agonists. Dr. Youga is passionate about metabolic health, weight loss, fitness, and preventive medicine. He grew up in Hillsdale, Michigan, the seventh of eight children, and currently pursues NASM certified personal trainer certification with the goal of one day combining a DPC practice with a fitness and wellness gym for his members.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Michigan State University, B.S. (Pre-Med), 1989-1992, graduated 3rd in class, 3.92 GPA
Medical School
University of California San Francisco School of Medicine (UCSF), 1993-1997
Residency
Family Medicine, Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, Maine, 1997-2000
Additional Training
Pursuing NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Certified Personal Trainer certification (started February 2025); 1-2 years clinical research experience as Principal Investigator with Centricity Research
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Youga right for?
Dr. Youga is a strong fit for adults between 18 and 64 who want a primary care physician they can actually reach. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders, or lipid imbalances benefit from his depth of experience across multiple care settings. He also works well with adults pursuing medical weight loss, including GLP-1 medication management. Medicare patients seeking a knowledgeable, accessible family medicine physician will find a natural home here as well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Youga treats a broad range of adult conditions including hypertension, diabetes, lipid disorders, thyroid disorders, depression, anxiety, COPD, asthma, GERD, and erectile dysfunction. He also evaluates and manages neurologic symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, and peripheral neuropathy. His 24-plus years of experience across outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and nursing home settings give him a wide clinical base.
Yes. Dr. Youga holds continuous board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine since 2000. He scored in the 87th percentile on his board recertification exam, placing him in the top 17 percent of all ABFM test-takers.
Dr. Youga earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine, from 1997 to 2000. 92 GPA in pre-medicine.
Yes. Dr. Youga offers medical weight loss management as part of the $99 per month all-in-one plan, which also includes core primary care. He manages prescriptions for GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonists such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. The plan does not include the cost of the medications themselves. He also serves as a Principal Investigator for clinical trials involving GLP-1 receptor agonists at Centricity Research.
Dr. Youga builds his practice around listening and collaboration. He takes time to understand each patient's full picture before recommending a course of action. His clinical interests center on metabolic health, preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and fitness. He pursues NASM personal trainer certification to strengthen the exercise and wellness guidance he provides.
Yes. Dr. Youga diagnoses and manages depression, anxiety, OCD, and ADHD. He does not currently offer controlled substance prescriptions for anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, or chronic pain management.
Dr. Youga brings more than 24 years of outpatient medicine experience, along with 15-plus years of inpatient hospital medicine, more than 7 years of nursing home care, and over 2 years of emergency medicine. He has also worked in urgent care and spent one to two years as a clinical research investigator.
Yes. Dr. Youga currently accepts new Medicare patients at Sovereign Direct Primary Care. He bills standard Medicare Part B with no subscription fee. He does not participate with Medicare Advantage plans or Medicaid.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026
