About
Dr. Andrew Pope is a board-certified family physician and the founder of BlueFire Med in Manhattan, KS. He earned dual undergraduate degrees with honors from the University of Kansas before completing his medical degree at KU School of Medicine. His residency training in Family Medicine at Via Christi gave him extensive experience in outpatient care, inpatient medicine, OB/GYN, colonoscopies, and EGDs.
Dr. Pope moved to Manhattan in 2012 and served as president of the Riley County Medical Society. He opened BlueFire Med in 2017 to build the kind of practice he believed primary care should be. In 2014, he began treating patients with regenerative therapies through Kansas Regenerative Medicine, using adult stem cells and PRP for orthopedic injuries, hair loss, and skin. He later launched BlueFire Supplements to support joint and musculoskeletal health and BlueFire Health Solutions to provide physician-guided GLP-1 weight loss programs. His clinical interests span antibiotic stewardship, exercise science, hormonal health, and metabolic medicine. Outside the clinic, Dr. Pope and his wife Katherine manage a small ranch with cattle, chickens, two dogs, and two cats. They have five children together.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Kansas, dual undergraduate degrees (with honors)
Medical School
KU School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Via Christi Family Medicine residency
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Pope right for?
Dr. Pope is a strong fit for adults and families seeking a primary care physician who handles a wide clinical scope. Patients managing weight, metabolic conditions, or type 2 diabetes benefit from his GLP-1 programs and hands-on approach. Those dealing with joint pain, tendon inflammation, or musculoskeletal injuries find his PRP and regenerative therapies valuable. He also serves pediatric patients and women across all life stages. His limited panel size means patients reach him directly and quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Pope treats a broad range of conditions, including orthopedic injuries, joint pain, arthritis, tendon inflammation, obesity, type 2 diabetes, seasonal allergies, sinusitis, and the common cold. He also manages hair loss using PRP therapy and provides comprehensive women's and pediatric health services.
Yes. Dr. Pope holds board certification in Family Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine. He completed his residency at Via Christi Family Medicine and earned his medical degree from KU School of Medicine.
Dr. Pope began treating patients with regenerative therapies in 2014 through Kansas Regenerative Medicine. He uses PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) and adult stem cell treatments for orthopedic issues, hair loss, and skin care. He offers these services at BlueFire Med through his BlueFire PRP program.
Yes. Dr. Pope offers physician-guided weight loss programs through BlueFire Health Solutions. These programs use GLP-1 medications including semaglutide and tirzepatide, paired with personalized diet and exercise guidance.
Dr. Pope is a strong advocate for antibiotic stewardship. He educates patients on the difference between viral and bacterial infections and prescribes antibiotics only when clinically appropriate. He focuses on evidence-based treatment to avoid unnecessary antibiotic use.
Dr. Pope completed his Family Medicine residency at Via Christi Family Medicine. His training included outpatient and inpatient medicine, OB/GYN, colonoscopies, and EGDs. That broad procedural background supports the wide range of in-office services he offers at BlueFire Med.
Yes, Dr. Pope provides pediatric care at BlueFire Med. The practice requires all pediatric patients to follow CDC vaccine guidelines and recommends the local health department for most routine vaccinations.
Dr. Pope founded BlueFire Supplements to support stem cell repair and joint and musculoskeletal health. These products complement the regenerative therapies he provides at the practice.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026