About
Dr. Ruchira Mehra grew up in southeast Michigan and earned two degrees at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor: a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and a Master of Public Health in Hospital and Molecular Epidemiology. Her decision to pursue medicine led her to Ireland, where she earned her medical degree from the National University of Ireland-University College Cork. She describes the experience as formative, combining Irish culture with hands-on clinical training that included making house calls.
After returning to Michigan, Dr. Mehra completed her family medicine residency at St. John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit. She has held board certification in family medicine since 2008. Her husband, an avid Great Lakes surfer, introduced her to Grand Haven in the early 1990s, and the couple chose the community to raise their family. Dr. Mehra is passionate about chronic disease management, including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, asthma, mental health, and weight management. She founded LakeshoreMD to give patients more time, easier access, and genuine price transparency in their primary care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, B.S. Engineering (pre-bioengineering); Master of Public Health in Hospital and Molecular Epidemiology
Medical School
National University of Ireland-University College Cork
Residency
Family Medicine, St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Mehra right for?
Dr. Mehra works well with patients across all age groups, from children and teens to adults over 65. She is a strong fit for patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, or asthma who want consistent, relationship-driven oversight. Adults seeking a proactive approach to preventive care and health education will find her style well-matched to their goals. Patients who value direct communication by phone, text, or email also tend to thrive in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mehra focuses on family medicine with particular depth in chronic disease management. She treats hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and asthma. She also addresses mental health conditions and weight management for patients across all age groups.
Yes. Dr. Mehra has held board certification in family medicine since 2008. She earned her medical degree from the National University of Ireland-University College Cork and completed her residency at St. John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit.
Dr. Mehra earned her undergraduate degrees at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, including a Master of Public Health in Hospital and Molecular Epidemiology. She then attended the National University of Ireland-University College Cork for her medical degree. She completed her family medicine residency at St. John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit.
Dr. Mehra sees patients of all ages, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. LakeshoreMD offers age-based membership pricing starting with pediatric rates for patients under 20.
Dr. Mehra takes a relationship-driven approach to chronic disease. She focuses on patient education alongside clinical management. Her goal is to help patients understand the factors behind their conditions and build habits that support long-term health.
Yes. Dr. Mehra offers direct access by phone, text, email, and telemedicine. Members can also reach her after hours and on weekends when needed.
Yes. Dr. Mehra addresses mental health conditions within the scope of primary care. She manages these concerns as part of a patient's overall health picture and refers to specialists when appropriate.
Dr. Mehra performs a range of procedures included in the membership. These include ear wax removal, laceration repair, incision and drainage of abscess, skin tag removal, wart and skin lesion destruction, cyst removal, and pap smears. She also conducts in-office EKGs, strep screens, urine dip analysis, and glucose and hemoglobin testing.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026