About
Dr. Lillian West is a Little Rock native and the founder of Bear Fruit Direct Primary Care. Her interest in medicine began in childhood, sparked by her grandfather's hospitalization. As a teenager, she attended local summer programs that deepened that calling.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She then attended Ross University School of Medicine, graduating with High Honors after receiving the prestigious Eliza Anna Grier Scholarship. Her Internal Medicine residency took place at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. After residency, she joined Norman Regional Health Systems as a hospitalist and later practiced outpatient General Internal Medicine in Norman, Oklahoma. Dr. West holds board certification in Internal Medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and board certification in Obesity Medicine from the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is also a member of the American College of Physicians and holds medical licenses in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Her clinical focus includes chronic disease management, obesity, hypertension, diabetes, COPD, and disease prevention. She is passionate about treating the whole patient, addressing diet, exercise, lifestyle, and mental wellness alongside physical health. Outside the clinic, Dr. West enjoys travel and community events focused on education and literacy. She and her husband Johnathan have three sons: Joshua, Jeremiah, and Joel.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, B.S. Microbiology
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Additional Training
Practiced as hospitalist at Norman Regional Health Systems; outpatient General Internal Medicine in Norman, Oklahoma
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. West right for?
Dr. West is a strong fit for adults aged 17 and older managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, or COPD. Patients seeking comprehensive obesity medicine alongside primary care benefit from her dual board certification. She works well with adults who want a physician who addresses diet, exercise, lifestyle, and mental wellness together. Patients who value direct access to their doctor, including after-hours communication, will find her practice a natural fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. West treats a broad range of adult conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, and COPD. She also specializes in obesity medicine and chronic disease management. Her preventive focus means she addresses health risks early, incorporating diet, exercise, and lifestyle into every care plan.
Yes. Dr. West holds board certification in Internal Medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She also holds board certification in Obesity Medicine from the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is a member of the American College of Physicians.
Dr. West earned her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She attended Ross University School of Medicine, graduating with High Honors. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
Dr. West has more than a decade of experience as an Internal Medicine physician. Her career includes hospital medicine at Norman Regional Health Systems and outpatient General Internal Medicine in Norman, Oklahoma, before she returned to her hometown of Little Rock to found Bear Fruit Direct Primary Care.
Yes. Prevention is central to Dr. West's clinical approach. She designs care plans around each patient's health history and goals. She addresses lifestyle factors, metabolic health, and disease risk alongside active medical concerns.
Yes. Dr. West makes herself available to members by text, call, or email at any time, including after hours. This direct access means patients can address urgent concerns without waiting for the next available appointment.
Yes. Dr. West holds board certification in Obesity Medicine. She treats obesity as a clinical condition, incorporating evidence-based strategies into her patients' broader health plans.
Dr. West takes a whole-health approach to chronic conditions. She addresses physical, lifestyle, and mental wellness factors together. Her longer appointment times allow her to go deeper into each patient's history and goals than a standard primary care visit allows.
Doctor profile last updated April 2, 2026