DPC Directory
Doctor of Medicine

Henry Youga

Family Medicine

Board certified 24+ years in practice Licensed in OH

About

Dr. Henry J. Youga, MD is the founder and sole physician of Sovereign Direct Primary Care in Columbus, Ohio. With more than 24 years of experience across outpatient, inpatient, nursing home, emergency room, urgent care, and clinical research settings, Dr. Youga brings a breadth of clinical expertise to his patients. He is board‑certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine since 2000 and has practiced medicine in multiple states, including Ohio, Kansas, Nevada, and Michigan.

Dr. Youga’s practice is built on the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model, which emphasizes transparent, subscription‑based care, unlimited access, and longer visits. He believes that removing fee‑for‑service insurance constraints allows him to focus on preventive health, chronic disease management, and personalized wellness counseling. Patients benefit from unlimited texts, emails, video visits, and same‑day appointments, fostering a collaborative partnership that empowers individuals to take charge of their health.

Credentials

Training & certification

Medical school
University of California at San Francisco (2000)
Residency
Central Maine Medical Center
Board certification
American Board of Family Medicine · expires 2000
Years in practice
24+ years
Specialty
Family Medicine

Licensing

Licensure & registration

NPI
1144286857
Primary license
Ohio · 35C.000290 · expires 45634

Practice

Where Dr. Youga practices

Community

Dr. Youga emphasizes community empowerment through accessible primary care, offering educational resources, wellness programs, and personalized health coaching to residents of Columbus and the surrounding Central Ohio area.

DPC experience

Started DPC: 1/1/2025

Planning to start DPC: 1/1/2025

Data aggregated from publicly available sources including the NPPES Registry, practice websites, and professional directories.