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John J. Young, Jr, MD

John J. Young, Jr, MD
Psychiatrist
Clinical Assistant Professor, Larner College of Medicine
Specialties
Psychiatry
General information
Gender: Male
Language: Interpreter Services Available, English
Accepting New Patients
UVM Medical Group
Offers Video Visits
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About Me

As a psychiatrist, the most rewarding moments are those small turning points — when someone feels even a little more hopeful or connected. Watching people rediscover their strength or open up in ways they couldn’t before is a real privilege.

My role isn’t to fix everything but to provide stability, sound medical advice and support as patients work toward regaining their sense of agency and resilience.

I want my patients to know I approach their care with curiosity, compassion and respect. I see them as the expert in their own experience.

My role is to help them understand their feelings, guide them through evidence-based treatment options and support their goals. I value honesty, collaboration and meeting people where they are.

I want my patients to know I approach their care with curiosity, compassion and respect.

John J. Young, Jr, MD

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Insurance Accepted

Please see below for all insurers contracted with the University of Vermont Health Network. Inclusion in this list does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service. Please contact your insurer to determine your benefit coverage.

Psychiatry, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)
  • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna / Great West (includes Dental)
  • Cigna LifeSource
  • Coventry Health Care/First Health
  • Delta Dental
  • EBPA
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO only)
  • Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes Essential Plan and Exchange products)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid (VT and NY)* (VT Medicaid includes Dental)
  • Medicare*
  • MVP
  • Optum Rx
  • POMCO (must include POMCO Select Logo)
  • St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)
  • The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
  • TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
  • TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
  • United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
  • United HealthCare (excludes United Behavioral Health)
  • Vermont Blue Advantage
  • Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
  • Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
  • Zelis/Stratose

*Medicare — Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.

Au Sable Forks Health Center, Elizabethtown Community Hospital
  • Aetna
  • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Coventry Health Care/First Health
  • Emblem Health - GHI Family Health (Hospital only - no physician/clinic benefits)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • Highmark Northeastern New York (Highmark NENY) (formerly BSNENY)
  • Humana / Choice Care Network
  • MagnaCare
  • Managed Physical Network (MPN)
  • Medicaid (NY)*
  • Medicare*
  • MultiPlan / Private HealthCare Systems (PHCS)
  • MVP
  • TriCare Humana Military
  • TriCare Martin’s Point Health Care
  • United HealthCare
  • United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
  • Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)

*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.

Last Updated: 5/6/24

Crown Point Health Center, Elizabethtown Community Hospital
  • Aetna
  • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Coventry Health Care/First Health
  • Emblem Health - GHI Family Health (Hospital only - no physician/clinic benefits)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • Highmark Northeastern New York (Highmark NENY) (formerly BSNENY)
  • Humana / Choice Care Network
  • MagnaCare
  • Managed Physical Network (MPN)
  • Medicaid (NY)*
  • Medicare*
  • MultiPlan / Private HealthCare Systems (PHCS)
  • MVP
  • TriCare Humana Military
  • TriCare Martin’s Point Health Care
  • United HealthCare
  • United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
  • Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)

*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.

Last Updated: 5/6/24

Elizabethtown Community Health Center, Elizabethtown Community Hospital
  • Aetna
  • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Coventry Health Care/First Health
  • Emblem Health - GHI Family Health (Hospital only - no physician/clinic benefits)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • Highmark Northeastern New York (Highmark NENY) (formerly BSNENY)
  • Humana / Choice Care Network
  • MagnaCare
  • Managed Physical Network (MPN)
  • Medicaid (NY)*
  • Medicare*
  • MultiPlan / Private HealthCare Systems (PHCS)
  • MVP
  • TriCare Humana Military
  • TriCare Martin’s Point Health Care
  • United HealthCare
  • United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
  • Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)

*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.

Last Updated: 5/6/24

Westport Health Center, Elizabethtown Community Hospital
  • Aetna
  • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Coventry Health Care/First Health
  • Emblem Health - GHI Family Health (Hospital only - no physician/clinic benefits)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • Highmark Northeastern New York (Highmark NENY) (formerly BSNENY)
  • Humana / Choice Care Network
  • MagnaCare
  • Managed Physical Network (MPN)
  • Medicaid (NY)*
  • Medicare*
  • MultiPlan / Private HealthCare Systems (PHCS)
  • MVP
  • TriCare Humana Military
  • TriCare Martin’s Point Health Care
  • United HealthCare
  • United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
  • Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)

*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.

Last Updated: 5/6/24

Smith House Health Center, Elizabethtown Community Hospital
  • Aetna
  • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Coventry Health Care/First Health
  • Emblem Health - GHI Family Health (Hospital only - no physician/clinic benefits)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • Highmark Northeastern New York (Highmark NENY) (formerly BSNENY)
  • Humana / Choice Care Network
  • MagnaCare
  • Managed Physical Network (MPN)
  • Medicaid (NY)*
  • Medicare*
  • MultiPlan / Private HealthCare Systems (PHCS)
  • MVP
  • TriCare Humana Military
  • TriCare Martin’s Point Health Care
  • United HealthCare
  • United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
  • Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)

*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.

Last Updated: 5/6/24

High Peaks Health Center, Elizabethtown Community Hospital
  • Aetna
  • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Coventry Health Care/First Health
  • Emblem Health - GHI Family Health (Hospital only - no physician/clinic benefits)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • Highmark Northeastern New York (Highmark NENY) (formerly BSNENY)
  • Humana / Choice Care Network
  • MagnaCare
  • Managed Physical Network (MPN)
  • Medicaid (NY)*
  • Medicare*
  • MultiPlan / Private HealthCare Systems (PHCS)
  • MVP
  • TriCare Humana Military
  • TriCare Martin’s Point Health Care
  • United HealthCare
  • United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
  • Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)

*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.

Last Updated: 5/6/24

Experience

Education & Training
Fellowship UMass Chan Medical School - Forensic Psychiatry
Residency University of North Carolina Hospitals - Psychiatry
Doctor of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine - Medicine
Bachelor of Arts/Artium Baccalaureus Davidson College - Art
Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry & Neurology, Forensic Psychiatry

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