About
Dr. Maria Huang grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and earned both her undergraduate degree and her MD from Case Western Reserve University, graduating summa cum laude with a double major in chemistry and psychology. She achieved Alpha Omega Alpha distinction in medical school. She then completed her pediatric residency at Seattle Children's Hospital, where she trained in the full breadth of childhood medicine. After residency, she spent a year practicing in Christchurch, New Zealand before settling in the South Sound in 2011. She holds board certification in Pediatrics, earned in 2009.
Dr. Huang brings particular depth to asthma, behavioral health, allergies, and eczema. She takes a minimalist approach to medicine, placing strong trust in the body's natural ability to heal while staying grounded in evidence-based care. She follows the AAP-recommended vaccination schedule and considers vaccine science non-negotiable for her practice. Over more than a decade in the region, she has built relationships with specialists across numerous fields to help families navigate complex care needs. Outside the clinic, she tends a flower garden, raises a flock of hens, and enjoys making fresh and dried floral arrangements. She and her husband Jon Penoyar, a local family medicine hospitalist, have a daughter named Grace, an avid reader, writer, and violinist.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Case Western Reserve University, B.S. (double major in chemistry and psychology), summa cum laude
Medical School
Case Western Reserve University, MD (Alpha Omega Alpha distinction)
Residency
Pediatrics, Seattle Children's Hospital
Additional Training
One year of clinical practice in Christchurch, New Zealand post-residency
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Huang right for?
Dr. Huang is a strong fit for families seeking a primary care pediatrician who offers unhurried, relationship-driven visits. Parents of newborns benefit from her postpartum home visit program in the first month of life. She works especially well with children managing asthma, allergies, eczema, or behavioral health concerns. Families who want direct, same-day access to their child's doctor will find her model well suited to their needs. Her minimalist, evidence-based approach appeals to parents who value thoughtful clinical reasoning over routine intervention.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Huang brings particular depth to asthma, allergies, eczema, and behavioral health. She also manages the full range of pediatric primary care needs, including well-child visits, sick care, chronic condition management, and developmental screenings. Her broad residency training at Seattle Children's Hospital prepared her to care for children across all stages of childhood.
Yes. Dr. Huang holds board certification in Pediatrics, which she earned in 2009. She trained at Seattle Children's Hospital and graduated summa cum laude from Case Western Reserve University, where she also earned Alpha Omega Alpha distinction in medical school.
Dr. Huang earned both her undergraduate degree and her MD from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She then completed her pediatric residency at Seattle Children's Hospital. After residency, she spent a year practicing in Christchurch, New Zealand before settling in Olympia in 2011.
Dr. Huang takes a minimalist approach to care. She places strong trust in the body's natural ability to heal while staying grounded in evidence-based medicine. She follows the AAP-recommended vaccination schedule and considers vaccine science non-negotiable for her practice.
Yes. Dr. Huang includes two postpartum home visits for newborns in the first month of life. She also offers house calls as part of her direct pediatric care model. Families can reach her directly through a HIPAA-compliant app for texts, calls, or virtual visits.
Dr. Huang has spent more than a decade building relationships with specialists across numerous fields. She coordinates care directly with specialists, therapists, and schools to help families navigate complex medical needs. Her direct care model makes it easier for her to stay involved throughout the referral process.
Dr. Huang sees patients from birth through childhood and adolescence. Her practice includes newborn care, well-child visits at every stage, and management of both acute and chronic conditions across all pediatric age groups.
Appointments with Dr. Huang run 30 to 60 minutes. She keeps her panel under 300 patients, which allows her to spend meaningful time with each child and family rather than rushing through visits.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026