Jessica Young, APRN-CNP, is a certified nurse practitioner who provides compassionate, evidence-based care with a strong focus on building meaningful relationships and supporting long-term health.
Raised in a military family, Jessica lived in several parts of the U.S. during her childhood. These experiences helped shape her adaptability, broaden her perspective, and deepen her appreciation for people from diverse backgrounds. She later settled in Oklahoma, where she completed her high school and college education and began her career in healthcare.
Jessica’s interest in medicine began early, driven by a curiosity about the human body and a desire to help others. Through her clinical training, she developed a passion for improving lives through thoughtful care, patient education, and personalized health management.
In her practice, Jessica is known for her attentive listening and individualized approach. She takes time to understand each person’s concerns, goals, and daily life, allowing her to create care plans that are both effective and sustainable. She values clear communication and works closely with patients to ensure they feel informed and confident in their care.
Outside of work, Jessica enjoys spending time with family and friends, staying active through outdoor activities like hiking, and traveling to explore new places.
Specialty Areas
As an internal medicine practitioner, Jessica provides comprehensive primary care for adults 18 years of age and older. Her specialties include:
- Preventive health exams, annual physicals, routine check-ups, comprehensive wellness visits, and adult preventive care
- Medicare Annual Wellness Visits (AWV), senior wellness exams, Medicare preventive services, and geriatric care visits
- Diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses (cold, flu, infections) and chronic disease management (long-term conditions, ongoing care)
- Diabetes care, prediabetes management, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, blood sugar control, insulin management, diabetic counseling
- Hypertension (high blood pressure) management, cholesterol treatment, lipid disorder care, cardiovascular health management
- Cardiovascular risk assessment, heart disease prevention, stroke prevention, preventive cardiology, risk factor screening
- Medication management, prescription optimization, polypharmacy review, medication reconciliation, chronic medication monitoring
- Preventive screenings, routine lab work, blood tests, diagnostic testing, health risk assessments, and early disease detection
- Women’s health services, preventive gynecologic care, age-specific screenings (Pap smear, breast health)
- Lifestyle medicine, nutrition counseling, weight management programs, obesity care, exercise guidance, physical activity counseling, behavior change support
Education and Certifications
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Graduate School — University of South Alabama
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Mobile, AL
2015
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Undergraduate — University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norman, OK
2002
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners