About
Dr. Yong Hui Ahn is a board-certified internist practicing concierge medicine in Park City, Utah. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Centre College of Kentucky in 1982, graduating with Dean's List honors. She went on to earn her medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1988. She completed both her internship and internal medicine residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dr. Ahn served as a Clinical Faculty member in the Department of Family Practice at the University of Utah Medical Center from 1991 to 1995. She also served as Clinical Director of the Ryan White Program in 1993. Since 2006, she has served as Chief of the Medicine Department at Salt Lake Regional Medical Center and holds a seat on its Medical Executive Committee. She served as Vice President of Staff in 2009. Her military service spanned three National Guard units across Kentucky, North Carolina, and Utah, reaching the rank of Major. She published research on hematologic malignancies in the British Journal of Hematology in 1986. Dr. Ahn belongs to the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Internal Medicine, and the Utah Medical Association. She is passionate about whole-person wellness, defining fitness as balance across physical, emotional, and spiritual health. She actively devotes time to several nonprofit organizations.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Centre College of Kentucky, Danville, KY – Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, 1982; Dean's List
Medical School
University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY – Doctorate of Medicine, 1988
Residency
Internal Medicine, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, 1989-1991
Additional Training
Internship: Internal Medicine, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, 1988-1989; Clinical Faculty, Department of Family Practice, University of Utah Medical Center, 1991-1995
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ahn right for?
Dr. Ahn is a strong fit for adults managing complex or chronic health conditions. Patients dealing with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from her focused internal medicine approach. She works well with patients who want a physician who coordinates care across multiple specialists. Adults seeking a doctor who takes a whole-person view of health will connect with her philosophy. She draws patients who want a long-term, relationship-driven primary care partnership.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ahn specializes in internal medicine with a particular focus on chronic disease management. She treats patients with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Her approach emphasizes prevention and long-term health management alongside treatment of active conditions.
Yes, Dr. Ahn holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completed her residency training at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dr. Ahn believes patients can take an active role in their own health. She describes her goal as helping patients become the captains of their own ships. She defines fitness as balance across physical, emotional, and spiritual health, and she brings that whole-person perspective to every visit.
Yes. Dr. Ahn actively coordinates with specialists when patients need care beyond primary medicine. Members also gain access to MDVIP's Medical Centers of Excellence network, which connects patients with specialists at leading medical institutions nationwide.
Dr. Ahn completed her internship and internal medicine residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. She earned her medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. She later served as Clinical Faculty at the University of Utah Medical Center from 1991 to 1995.
Dr. Ahn has served as Chief of the Medicine Department at Salt Lake Regional Medical Center since 2006. She also holds a seat on that hospital's Medical Executive Committee. She maintains affiliations at LDS Hospital and Promise Specialty Hospital as well.
Yes. Dr. Ahn served in the Army National Guard across three states. She reached the rank of Major while serving with the Utah Army National Guard's 144th Evacuation Hospital from 1991 to 1994. She previously served as a Captain in both the North Carolina and Kentucky National Guards.
Dr. Ahn holds memberships in the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Internal Medicine, and the Utah Medical Association. These affiliations reflect her commitment to staying current in internal medicine practice and standards.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026