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Gender
FemaleAbout Melissa Young
Biography
Dr. Young is a Certified Functional Medicine specialist through the Institute for Functional Medicine. She has completed a two-year Residential Integrative Medicine Fellowship with the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, Tucson, studying with Andrew Weil, a pioneer in the field of Integrative Medicine.
To help bridge the mental and emotional aspects of healing she has done additional training in Mind-Body Medicine with the Chopra Center, The Center for Mind Body Medicine and the University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness.
Dr. Young received her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York in 1995 and completed residency training in Internal Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City in 1998. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine.
She emphasizes a holistic approach to acute and chronic disease with a focus on healthy lifestyle choices which include nutrition, sleep, physical activity, and stress management. All interventions are as natural as possible and may also include dietary supplements, herbs, hormone balancing, detoxification, and mind-body practices. Dr. Young may refer for acupuncture, manual therapy, Reiki, Chinese Herbal therapy, and holistic psychotherapy and mind-body work when warranted. She embraces an interactive, healing partnership between physician and patient with a focus on restoring balance within each person to achieve optimal health and wellness. Dr. Young looks for the underlying root cause of disease and helps patients in prevention as well as treatment of complex chronic diseases. As each patient is unique, Dr. Young seeks to assess all aspects of an individual’s lifestyle, genetics, environment, emotions, beliefs, and social relationships which influence health and disease.
Common conditions she treats include autoimmune diseases, chronic digestive issues like IBS, IBD, and SIBO, thyroid disease, anxiety and depression, chronic headaches, weight management issues, metabolic syndrome and diabetes, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia.
Dr. Young practices Functional Medicine at the Center for Functional Medicine at Cleveland Clinic at the Chagrin Falls Family Health Center location.
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Locations
- Chagrin Falls Family Health Center
- 551 Washington Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: University of Arizona Medical Center, 2003
- Residency: Lenox Hill Hospital, 1998
- Medical Education: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1995
- Undergraduate: Hunter College, 1990
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2000
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-03-30, Dr. Young has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
158 ratings, 43 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2026
Dr Melissa Young is outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
Melissa is very kind and compassionate. She is top notch. Always listens.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
Informed engaged provider familiar with my history fluid with my recent test and prepared to guide me to Better Health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Dr. Young is always very thorough when discussing my wellness plan and steps to get there. The best doctor I have ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Dr. Young is really in a league of her own. Really friendly, brilliant, knowledgeable, and useful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Dr. Young was very thorough. I did not feel rushed and I could tell she cares about my condition and wants to help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
I am very satisfied with Doctor Young. She seems very knowledgeable and I also like that she is an expert as far as systemic mold issues go. I know that''s not in the scope of functional medicine now, but it still makes me feel better that I can ask her opinion on that subject every once in awhile, with a question or two.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Dr. Young is a fantastic provider that listens compassionately and provides a thorough care plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
I highly respect Dr. Young for her professionalism, respect and caring approach to me as a patient. She is very thorough In discussing and explaining my treatment game plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Dr. Young is an excellent physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Amazing to have her as my Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Dr. Young is professional and highly experienced.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr. Young was kind, open and listened to me. It's so nice when you find a provider that does those things. That's the most important part of a patient's visit!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
Dr Young is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
Not Dr Young's fault. Always takes a long time to see her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
I'm so grateful for her expertise!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
She is an excellent doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Dr Young is wonderful. I truly appreciate her time, knowledge, and support.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Dr. Young is extremely good at listening and giving expert advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Very busy due to her skill sets. Excellent Functional Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr. Young was one of the kindest patient Drs I have ever had the pleasure to start care with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr. Young is in demand due to her caring nature so I understand why she's hard to get an appointment with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Dr. Melissa Young is consistently professional, incredibly kind, and highly knowledgeable in her field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Dr Young is very knowledgeable and caring. She does a great job of listening to the patient and appropriately tailoring treatments. Highly recommend!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Dr. Young continues to be one of the finest doctors. She is a priceless asset to the clinic. I appreciate the ability to have remote visits with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Have been a patient of Dr Young for many years and have always been very pleased with her. She provides excellent care and service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
She made me feel very comfortable. She was sensitive and kind and had very good suggestions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
She's great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Doctor was exceptional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Yes I have recommended her to a co-worker
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Dr. Young is wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Yes she is very good physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Dr. Young inspires full confidence in her knowledge and ability to provide care. Her demeanor is very special in that she conveyed total care and concern for me as a patient, while also acting in an efficient and professional manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
I am VERY grateful to be a patient of Dr. Young
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Dr. Young has such a strong reputation that it takes a very long time--about 3 to 4 months--to schedule an appointment with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Dr Young's schedule is very booked, because is she an excellent physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Dr Young is a very caring, thorough, and knowledgeable physician. She listens to the patient very well and addresses any questions/concerns. She does a great job of tailoring treatment to the individual and is very responsive to follow up questions after appointments. Highly recommended!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Dr Young is my most trusted medical professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr. Young is an invaluable Jewel to Cleveland Clinic . She listens and remembers and has solutions to each of my ailments and they work! Which Is a lot!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Love Dr. Young. Getting appointments is a challenge.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr. Young is the just the best. She is a seasoned, knowledgeable, compassionate doctor who always gives excellent care. We need more doctors like her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr. Young is very concerned about my wellbeing. She is a great listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Dr. Young was very thorough concerning my medical history and future outcome.