About
Dr. Ansa Anderson earned her medical degree from St. George's University and completed her residency at Drexel University in Philadelphia. She holds double board certification in Family Medicine and a separate board certification in Obesity Medicine. Her clinical focus spans chronic disease management, women's health, psychiatric care, weight management, and travel medicine.
Dr. Anderson brings Nigerian and British heritage to her work, giving her a distinct ability to connect with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. She chose the Direct Primary Care model specifically to give patients the time and attention that good medicine requires. She is passionate about prevention, wellness optimization, and empowering patients to take an active role in their own health. Patients describe her as attentive, thoughtful, and methodical, with an extensive network of specialists she draws on when needed.
Education & Training
Medical School
St. George's University
Residency
Drexel University, Philadelphia
Additional Training
Double Board-Certified in Family Medicine; Board-Certified in Obesity Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Anderson right for?
Dr. Anderson is a strong fit for patients ages 10 and up who want a thorough, relationship-driven primary care experience. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or hypothyroidism benefit from her methodical approach. Patients seeking women's health services, weight management, or psychiatric care such as depression, anxiety, or ADHD will find her clinical scope broad and capable. Her cultural background also makes her a natural fit for patients from diverse international communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Anderson treats a wide range of conditions across family medicine. Her focus areas include diabetes, hypertension, hypothyroidism, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and obesity. She also manages women's health concerns including contraception, menopause, and gynecologic care. Travel medicine and pre-operative evaluations round out her clinical scope.
Dr. Anderson holds double board certification in Family Medicine and a separate board certification in Obesity Medicine. These credentials reflect her depth of training across primary care and weight-related health concerns.
Dr. Anderson earned her medical degree from St. George's University. She then completed her residency training at Drexel University in Philadelphia.
Yes, Dr. Anderson provides a full range of women's health services. These include well-woman exams, pelvic exams, contraceptive management, IUD placement, Nexplanon placement, and menopause management.
Yes, weight management is one of Dr. Anderson's board-certified specialties. She holds certification in Obesity Medicine and manages anti-obesity treatment, including GLP-1 injection therapy. She works with patients to build sustainable, medically guided weight management plans.
Dr. Anderson manages depression, anxiety, and ADHD as part of her primary care practice. She takes a thorough, patient-centered approach to psychiatric care within the family medicine setting.
Dr. Anderson chose the Direct Primary Care model specifically to give each patient the time that good medicine requires. She is passionate about prevention and wellness optimization. Her Nigerian and British heritage helps her connect authentically with patients from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
Yes, Dr. Anderson offers both telehealth visits and house calls. These options give members flexible access to care beyond the clinic, whether for routine follow-ups or concerns that arise unexpectedly.
Dr. Anderson performs a range of in-office procedures. These include laceration repair, skin lesion removal and biopsy, wart freezing, joint injections, IUD and Nexplanon placement, earwax removal, EKGs, and incision and drainage of skin abscesses.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026