About
Ashleigh Peoples, MD, MPH brings an unusually broad foundation to her family medicine practice. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Women's Studies from Spelman College in Atlanta before completing her Doctor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. She also holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Her residency in Family Medicine took place at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a hospital consistently ranked among the nation's top academic medical centers. Dr. Peoples holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and serves as an adjunct clinical associate at the University of Michigan Medical School.
Before medical school, she spent over five years as an epidemiologist in Washington, DC, managing government research on women's health, prenatal care, and programs including the National Children's Study and the World Trade Center Health Program. She is passionate about complex chronic disease management, prevention, and lifestyle medicine. She cares for the entire family, from newborns to seniors. Dr. Peoples resides in Berkley with her partner Josh and son Nyles, and her interests include home renovation, history, podcasts, and group fitness.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Women's Studies, Spelman College
Medical School
Doctor of Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine
Residency
Residency in Family Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Additional Training
Master of Public Health, University of Michigan School of Public Health
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Peoples right for?
Dr. Peoples is a strong fit for patients seeking a deeply informed approach to prevention and chronic disease. Adults managing complex or overlapping conditions benefit from her background in functional and lifestyle medicine. Women of all ages, including those with reproductive health needs, align well with her clinical focus and research background. Families with newborns through elderly members can all find care under her practice. Patients who value a physician with both clinical depth and public health expertise will find her perspective distinctive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Peoples focuses on complex chronic disease management, preventive medicine, and functional medicine. She is particularly passionate about lifestyle-based approaches to long-term health. She also provides women's health services and cares for patients across all age groups, from newborns to seniors.
Yes, Dr. Peoples holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She also serves as an adjunct clinical associate at the University of Michigan Medical School, maintaining active ties to academic medicine.
Dr. Peoples earned her MD at Wayne State University School of Medicine and her MPH at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a nationally ranked academic medical center.
Before medical school, Dr. Peoples worked for over five years as an epidemiologist in Washington, DC. She managed government research on women's health and prenatal care. Her projects included the National Children's Study and the World Trade Center Health Program.
Yes, Dr. Peoples cares for the full age spectrum. Her panel includes newborns, children, adults, and seniors. Her training in family medicine and public health supports a whole-family approach to care.
Dr. Peoples takes a proactive, lifestyle-focused approach to prevention. She draws on her background in epidemiology and public health to help patients reduce risk before disease develops. Nutrition, exercise, and chronic disease prevention all factor into her clinical work.
Yes, Dr. Peoples provides women's health care as part of her family medicine practice. Her academic background in Comparative Women's Studies and her prior research on prenatal care and women's health inform her clinical approach.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026