About
Dr. Andrew Rusk brings an uncommon combination of legal and medical training to his work at Christian Healthcare Centers. He holds a Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law and a Doctor of Medicine from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in emergency medicine at Spectrum Health and spent 20 years practicing emergency medicine before joining CHC. Dr. Rusk is a Diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He serves as the Lead Physician at the Newaygo location and prefers patients to call him Andy. He lives in Newaygo with his wife and two sons.
Education & Training
Medical School
Indiana University School of Medicine
Residency
Emergency Medicine, Spectrum Health
Additional Training
Juris Doctor, Regent University School of Law
Certifications
Who is Dr. Rusk right for?
Dr. Rusk is a strong fit for patients in the Newaygo area who want a primary care physician with deep acute care experience. His 20-year emergency medicine background makes him particularly capable with urgent concerns, fractures, lacerations, and complex presentations. Patients who value a physician with a combined legal and medical perspective will find his approach thoughtful and thorough.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rusk practiced emergency medicine for 20 years after completing his residency at Spectrum Health. He now serves as Lead Physician at CHC's Newaygo location, bringing that clinical depth into primary care.
Yes. Dr. Rusk is a Diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Rusk holds a Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law in addition to his MD from Indiana University School of Medicine. This legal background gives him a distinctive perspective on medical ethics and patient rights.
Dr. Rusk serves as the Lead Physician at the CHC Newaygo location, at 53 W. Wood St., Newaygo, Michigan.
Dr. Rusk prefers patients to call him Andy.
Dr. Rusk's two decades in emergency medicine give him strong capability in acute and urgent care, including fractures, lacerations, sprains, and complex presentations. He now applies that experience across the full scope of primary care at the Newaygo location.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026