
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Adult 18-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
About Joshua S Brinks
About the Provider
I’ve always had an interest in science and caring for people, and becoming a nurse pactitioner felt like the right combination of the two. My clinical passions include all things primary care: preventive care, treating acute illness and injury, chronic disease management, providing transition care after hospitalization and rehabilitation, and preparing patients for surgery.
I approach care in a reasonable, logical, and practical way. I find that walking you through the science and data can help you make more informed decisions to help meet your health goals. I’m often asked, “Should I get this vaccine?” My response: I’m interested in helping you prevent severe illness and, sometimes, death. As the old saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
I really enjoy getting to know my patients on a deeper level. Walking beside my patients through the ups and downs of life with them is truly an honor. It brings me joy to be a compassionate, competent, and reliable primary care provider who is ready to help, no matter where you are in your health journey.
Locations
- Corewell Health Family Medicine - Gaslight
- 2249 Wealthy Street Southeast, Suite 110, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
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- phone: 616-391-4600
- fax: 616-486-0133
Experience
Education
- Graduate: Michigan State University, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), 1998
Board Certifications
- Family Nurse Practitioner: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), 1999
Insurance
- Aetna/Cofinity
- Align Senior Care MI
- BCBS Medicare Advantage Plus Blue
- BCBS PPO
- BCBS Traditional
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage
- Blue Cross Complete
- Cigna
- Coventry First Health
- Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford
- Humana Military (Tricare East)
- McLaren Commercial
- McLaren Medicaid
- McLaren Medicare Advantage
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Molina Medicaid/MiChild/Marketplace (Health Plus)
- Molina Medicare
- Priority Health Choice Medicaid
- Priority Health HMO/PPO
- Priority Health Medicare Advantage
- Trinity Health Plan of MI
- UHC/Optum (VA Community Care Network)
- UM Health Plan
- United Health Care Commercial
- United Health Care Dual Complete
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
227 ratings, 86 reviewsCorewell Health is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care. These ratings and reviews are transparent patient feedback collected via survey following a provider care experience that asks patients and families about the care they received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2026
He's very friendly, professional and personal. I feel like I'm talking to a friend who's concerned about me and my issues or concerns. He's caring and genuinely wants to help. Josh is a great NP and an even better person. I'm always very pleased with his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2026
Always the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2026
Great to work with!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2026
Very caring & knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2026
Still working through the process with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2026
Josh shows a kindness and a care that I value as much as treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2026
Good listener
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2026
I am fortunate to have Josh as my care provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2026
Thank you Joshua
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2026
Josh has always been attentive and friendly and listened to my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2026
He listened with empathy and provided good eye contact and was very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2026
I have a high degree of trust with NP Brinks. I am very fortunate to have him as my PCP.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2026
Very much on top of things
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/20/2026
Very professional, friendly and reassuring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2026
As you can see by my answers I have total confidence dealing with Josh !!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2026
He didn’t rush through me but kept asking questions to check that I was aware of the situation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2026
He is very thorough and thoughtful. He explains procedures very well. He listens to what the patient says.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
Always willing to listen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
Glad to have him as my provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
I was impressed with him. I felt very comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2026
Always thorough, professional, kind. Never rushed. Great listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
He’s thoughtful and thorough and I believe he wants the best outcome for his patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
I really like Joshua Brinks, he’s a very kind, gentle God-fearing man, and he cares about his patience, I love that about him. He makes me feel like I’m family instead of another patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Very caring and takes time to listen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2026
Met Josh many years ago when he was PA for Brian Philips. Liked him then, still do
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Thoughtful, knowledgeable and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
He is the best!!! He is explains things in English lol. He is caring and lets you know the good the bad and all of it. He cares
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2026
He's A-ok!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
His communication skills are very good. Presents information in skillful, persuasive ways.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Always caring and not rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/1/2026
Always prepared, has knowledge of my history, listens to my concerns, responds with knowledge .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
He has been my provider for 15 years. I am fortunate to be in the care of such a competent and caring professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Trustworthy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Very knowledgeable and experienced.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2025
I trust Josh’s care!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
I have faith and trust in the care provided by Josh.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Very informative!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Caring and understanding. Always helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Super professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Excellent Care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
He is very professional, caring and through.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
He is a good man.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
He’s always very professional and thorough and answers all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Josh noticed a blood work item we needed data on and scheduled it. I had blood drawn today.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Josh provides context when explaining why I need to exercise more to improve my overall health and he generally explains using "laymens" terms versus "medical" speak so I can better understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Josh is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Josh is the type of family medicine provider that others should try to be. I always enjoy my appointments and discussions with him - and while no one typically enjoys going to the doctor, I know when I speak with Josh, I will be heard and my concerns will be addressed in the best way possible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
He prescribed an ointment that is beneficial.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2025
kind and caring, professional and compassionate,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
As I said previously Joshua is not only an excellent medical professional he is a kind person as well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Josh is attentive, perceptive, aware and professional. Most helpful with wise advice. Thank You!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Josh does a great job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Easy to talk to. Explains things well. Response to needs well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Professional, efficient, thorough,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Patient, caring, good listener, provides good information opn what's happening.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
He did a great job with my first annual physical, and in reviewing my past.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Patient and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
First time meeting him. Easy to talk to and good information given by him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
He was very thorough and showed a lot of compassion towards my concerns. Even though it was my first time seeing him, he made sure to really know my case ahead of time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Josh is very thorough, friendly and explains things well. I would highly recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
He's always easy to work with and great at his job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
He was very friendly and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Josh really cares about your personal problems and makes good decisions to correct the problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2025
Very kind, knowledgeable and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Honest, knowledgeable, takes whatever time it takes to explain everything, and looks to the future.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
JOSH was concerned and caring in my upcoming surgery and my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
Josh is always very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
We discussed my options to correct my illness
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Very knowledgeable in the medical field
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
Everything was great, he understood my needs and updated a referral quickly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Josh explained everything in detail, showed and. Explained graphs and was very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
He listened and treated my symptoms with respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Joshua is very kind, polite, and a great listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Very thorough.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
seemed distracted for the first time ever...
- No RatingReviewed on 5/7/2025
Compassionate and caring for my health and related personal circumstances
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
He is wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
He listened and explained things in a great way so I could understand and also do what I need to make my problem better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
I called on a Friday afternoon and was able to get an appointment Monday morning.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2025
Nice job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2025
Thanks
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Wonderful professional office!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2025
Listened attentively, provided sound advice, discussed pros/cons of treatment options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Both very relaxed and considerate. Makes patients feel comfortable and taken seriously.