Dr. Angela R. Andrews, MD

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Get to know Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Physician Dr. Angela R. Andrews, who serves patients in Byron Center, Michigan.

Dr. Andrews is an internal medicine/pediatrics primary care outpatient physician with special interests in chronic disease prevention and management, weight loss and lifestyle medicine. She is an active member of the medical team at Trinity Health Medical Group, serving at Primary Care & Pediatrics – Byron Center in Michigan.

Within the academic sphere, Dr. Andrews holds significant roles at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. She serves as the Internal Medicine Hospital Coordinator, overseeing the coordination of 3rd-year medical students during their rotations at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. 

In regards to her educational background, Dr. Andrews graduated with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2004. She then went on to earn her Medical Degree from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, where she was actively involved in activities and societies such as the Student National Medical Association and the Christian Medical Association from 2008 to 2012. 

Furthering her training, Dr. Andrews performed her residency in internal medicine/pediatrics at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University from 2012 until 2016. 

Board-certified in internal medicine, she is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Furthermore, Dr. Andrews is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The mission of the ABP is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Holding fellowship status, Dr. Andrews is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP).

Finally, she is certified by the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. Certification in lifestyle medicine indicates that the individual has mastered the science of preventing, treating, and reversing chronic disease in an evidence-based manner with official acknowledgment from the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine or the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

In addition, she is an esteemed member of both the Gold Humanism Honor Society and the Medical College of Physicians.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. A medical doctor who specializes in this area is known as a pediatrician, or paediatrician.

During her time at the University of Michigan, Dr. Andrews received the Minority Engineering Programs Office Scholar Power Banquet Award in 2002, and in 2004, she was recognized as a National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Her exceptional dedication was further acknowledged with the Scholar Recognition Award, a four-year tuition scholarship from the University of Michigan. 

Equally impressive, Dr. Andrews received the A. Gordon Adams, Jr. College of Human Medicine Scholarship from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2011. The same year, she also earned the Mid-Michigan Medical Society Champions of Diversity Scholarship.

In 2020, Dr. Andrews achieved the prestigious title OCB Chesapeake Classic Overall Figure Winner, adding to her remarkable list of accolades and recognitions. 

In her spare time, she enjoys participating in competitive team sports, traveling to new places, and spending time with friends. 

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