About
Dr. Annette Marin graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California in 2005 and completed her internal medicine residency in Portland, OR in 2008. Following residency, she spent approximately four years working as a hospitalist, then moved into primary care at an underserved clinic for three more years.
Her passion for helping patients reverse chronic disease through lifestyle change took root early, shaped by parents who worked in health education. Dr. Marin is deeply committed to reducing reliance on medications and improving health through sustainable lifestyle shifts. She values long-term patient relationships and brings a thoughtful, communicative approach to every visit. Her clinical interests include chronic disease reversal, lifestyle medicine, functional medicine, and preventive care.
Education & Training
Medical School
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, Portland, OR
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Marin right for?
Dr. Marin is an excellent fit for patients managing chronic conditions who want a physician focused on root causes and lifestyle solutions. Adults seeking to reduce their dependence on medications will benefit from her approach. She works well with patients who value ongoing communication and prefer a doctor invested in long-term outcomes. Those interested in functional medicine, preventive care, and evidence-based lifestyle change will find her clinical style a strong match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Marin focuses on chronic disease management, with particular interest in reversing chronic conditions through lifestyle change. Her clinical scope includes internal medicine, functional medicine, and preventive care. She works with patients to reduce medication dependence and address the underlying causes of their health challenges.
Dr. Marin prioritizes lifestyle medicine and minimizing reliance on medications wherever possible. She believes that sustainable health improvements come from addressing root causes, not just managing symptoms. She places great value on thorough communication and building lasting relationships with her patients.
Dr. Marin earned her medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California in 2005. She then completed an internal medicine residency in Portland, OR, finishing in 2008. Her career included hospital medicine and primary care in an underserved clinic before she transitioned to direct primary care.
Yes, functional medicine is a core part of Dr. Marin's practice. She combines her internal medicine background with functional and lifestyle medicine principles. Her focus on chronic disease reversal through evidence-based lifestyle interventions reflects that integrative approach.
Dr. Marin sought a setting where she could build genuine, ongoing relationships with her patients and have adequate time to communicate. She found that direct primary care aligned with her goal of helping patients make meaningful health changes. She previously ran her own direct primary care practice before joining MyMD Select.
Dr. Marin's training is in internal medicine, which focuses on adult patients. Her clinical interests in chronic disease management and lifestyle medicine center on adult care. Patients at MyMD Select - Lufkin with pediatric needs work with the broader clinical team.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026