Biography

Derick Young, MD, is a Texas native who practices primary care medicine. He attended medical school and his family medicine residency at the University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio. He is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

For Dr. Young, medicine is his true calling, as he's able to provide high-quality health care in a respectful manner. Dr. Young pursued family medicine because it allowed him the broadest scope of practice. His favorite part about family medicine is building relationships with his patients and colleagues.

Dr. Young’s special patient care mission is to deliver high-quality care holistically. He believes in helping patients learn how to manage their health so they can maintain the best quality of life possible.

Dr. Young has been married for more than 30 years and has three adult children. He enjoys hiking, off-roading and traveling. Dr. Young believes in the power of faith when dealing with challenging medical conditions and strives to be an active part of the community in which he practices.

Clinical interests

Copd
Dementia
Depression
Diabetes
Family medicine
Geriatrics
Heart disease
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Musculoskeletal conditions/joint injections
Preventive care

Education

Board certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Medical school
Univ of Texas Medical School at San Antonio
Intern/residency
University Health System

Locations

Office Hours
Sunday Closed
Monday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday Closed

Insurances accepted

We accept many major health insurance plans. Insurance plans accepted vary by doctor and can change. Please call your clinic directly to confirm what insurances are accepted.
Aetna (7685317)
BCBS (8EV815)
Humana (295951)
United healthcare
WellCare (3304534)