About
Dr. Angela Andrews founded Direct Primary Care West Michigan in Grand Rapids in 2024. She holds board certifications backed by fellowships in both the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) and the American College of Physicians (FACP). Her clinical specialties span Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Lifestyle Medicine.
S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan before spending four years as an engineer at GE Healthcare. She then pursued medicine at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Her residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics took place at Detroit Medical Center and Wayne State University, where she completed training in 2016. During medical school, she served as co-president of the MSU Student National Medical Association chapter. Her clinical focus centers on chronic disease prevention and management through lifestyle medicine principles. Outside medicine, she competes as a Figure Pro bodybuilder and won the OCB Chesapeake Classic Overall Figure title in 2020. She also hosts a podcast covering health, professional success, and personal growth for high-achieving women.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Michigan, B.S. & Engineering in Biomedical Engineering
Medical School
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (MSU-CHM)
Residency
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University (completed 2016)
Fellowship
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP); Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP)
Additional Training
Worked as Engineer at GE Healthcare for 4 years prior to medical school; co-president of MSU Student National Medical Association chapter
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Andrews right for?
Dr. Andrews is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or thyroid disorders. She also sees children and adolescents, making her a good choice for families seeking one physician for all ages. Patients with ADHD or mental health needs benefit from her experience in those areas. High-achieving women who want a physician focused on prevention and lifestyle-driven health will find her approach well matched to their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Andrews treats a wide range of conditions including diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, IBS, asthma, ADHD, and other mental health conditions. She also manages chronic disease through a lifestyle medicine lens, focusing on prevention and reversal where possible.
Yes. Dr. Andrews holds board certification and carries fellowships in both the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) and the American College of Physicians (FACP). She completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Detroit Medical Center and Wayne State University in 2016.
Yes. Dr. Andrews trained in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She sees patients from newborn visits and well-child checks through adult primary care and complex chronic disease management.
Dr. Andrews takes a lifestyle medicine approach to chronic disease. She works to prevent and reverse conditions like diabetes and hypertension through evidence-based interventions in nutrition, activity, and behavior alongside clinical management.
Before launching Direct Primary Care West Michigan in 2024, Dr. Andrews worked at Trinity Health Medical Group's Primary Care and Pediatrics in Byron Center. She managed a panel of over 3,000 patients there. She also spent four years as an engineer at GE Healthcare before pursuing medicine.
Yes. Dr. Andrews provides women's health services including contraceptive planning and management, pregnancy confirmation, Pap smears, and preoperative examinations. She also works with high-achieving women on preventive health and well-being.
Dr. Andrews is passionate about helping patients prevent and reverse chronic disease. Her interest in lifestyle medicine reflects her belief that addressing root causes through nutrition, activity, and behavioral change produces lasting health outcomes.
Yes. Dr. Andrews manages ADHD and mental health conditions as part of her primary care scope. Members can address these needs directly with her rather than seeking a separate provider for routine management.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026