About
Dr. Maria S. Young earned her undergraduate degree as an Elizabeth Blackwell Scholar at William Smith College before heading to Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. A National Health Service Corps Scholar during medical school, she completed her internal medicine internship and residency at the University of Pittsburgh hospitals (UPMC) and the VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh in 2003. The American Board of Internal Medicine has board-certified and re-certified her in internal medicine.
Following residency, Dr. Young fulfilled four years of service with the National Health Service Corps at a federally qualified rural health center in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. She joined North Canton Medical Foundation in 2007 and rapidly built a large, complex practice while taking on leadership roles at the Foundation and Aultman Hospital. Stark County physicians and patients know her for her thorough, compassionate care of complicated cases. She founded Ultimate Access Primary Care in 2018 to practice medicine on her own terms, with patients at the center of every decision.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
William Smith College (Elizabeth Blackwell Scholar)
Medical School
Tulane University School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Hospitals (UPMC) and VA Medical Center, Pittsburgh (completed 2003)
Additional Training
National Health Service Corps Scholar; served four years at a federally qualified rural health center in Bayou La Batre, Alabama
Certifications
Who is Dr. Young right for?
Dr. Young is a strong fit for adults managing complex or chronic conditions who want a physician with deep diagnostic experience. Patients with complicated medical histories benefit from her years caring for Stark County's most challenging cases. She suits anyone who values a long-term relationship with a physician who knows them well. Her schedule flexibility, including evenings and weekends, works well for working adults and busy families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Young specializes in internal medicine, primary care, and preventive medicine. She has particular experience managing patients with complex, multi-system conditions. Her career in Stark County built a reputation around thorough, relationship-driven care for complicated cases.
Yes. The American Board of Internal Medicine has board-certified and re-certified Dr. Young. She completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Pittsburgh hospitals (UPMC) and the VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh in 2003.
Dr. Young attended Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed her internal medicine residency at UPMC and the VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh. She also served four years at a federally qualified rural health center in Bayou La Batre, Alabama through the National Health Service Corps.
Dr. Young has practiced in Stark County since 2007, when she joined North Canton Medical Foundation and built a large, busy internal medicine practice. She founded Ultimate Access Primary Care in 2018.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Young directly on her personal mobile phone by call or text, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That direct access is a core feature of the practice.
Yes. Dr. Young makes house calls when members need them. She also visits members who reside in local nursing care facilities.
Dr. Young sees adult patients across a broad range of conditions, with particular depth in complex and chronic illness management. She suits patients who want an experienced internist they can reach at any hour and who takes the time to truly understand their health history.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026