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Joshua S Brinks

Joshua S Brinks, NP

Family Medicine

Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call (616) 391-4600

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17
  • Adult 18-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • 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

  1. Corewell Health Family Medicine - Gaslight
    • 2249 Wealthy Street Southeast, Suite 110, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
    • Get Directions
    • 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

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  • 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 reviews

Corewell 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2026

    Always the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2026

    Great to work with!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/18/2026

    Very caring & knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/17/2026

    Still working through the process with him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/11/2026

    Josh shows a kindness and a care that I value as much as treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2026

    Good listener

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2026

    I am fortunate to have Josh as my care provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/4/2026

    Thank you Joshua

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/3/2026

    Josh has always been attentive and friendly and listened to my concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2026

    He listened with empathy and provided good eye contact and was very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2026

    Very much on top of things

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/20/2026

    Very professional, friendly and reassuring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2026

    As you can see by my answers I have total confidence dealing with Josh !!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    Always willing to listen

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    Glad to have him as my provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    I was impressed with him. I felt very comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2026

    Always thorough, professional, kind. Never rushed. Great listener.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    He’s thoughtful and thorough and I believe he wants the best outcome for his patients

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Very caring and takes time to listen

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2026

    Thoughtful, knowledgeable and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    He's A-ok!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    His communication skills are very good. Presents information in skillful, persuasive ways.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Always caring and not rushed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/1/2026

    Always prepared, has knowledge of my history, listens to my concerns, responds with knowledge .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Trustworthy

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Very knowledgeable and experienced.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    I trust Josh’s care!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    I have faith and trust in the care provided by Josh.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Very informative!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Caring and understanding. Always helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    Super professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Excellent Care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    He is very professional, caring and through.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    He is a good man.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    He’s always very professional and thorough and answers all my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    Josh is great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    He prescribed an ointment that is beneficial.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    kind and caring, professional and compassionate,

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Josh is attentive, perceptive, aware and professional. Most helpful with wise advice. Thank You!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    Josh does a great job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Easy to talk to. Explains things well. Response to needs well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Professional, efficient, thorough,

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Patient, caring, good listener, provides good information opn what's happening.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    He did a great job with my first annual physical, and in reviewing my past.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Patient and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    First time meeting him. Easy to talk to and good information given by him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Josh is very thorough, friendly and explains things well. I would highly recommend him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    He's always easy to work with and great at his job.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    He was very friendly and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Josh really cares about your personal problems and makes good decisions to correct the problem.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/6/2025

    Very kind, knowledgeable and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Honest, knowledgeable, takes whatever time it takes to explain everything, and looks to the future.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    JOSH was concerned and caring in my upcoming surgery and my health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Josh is always very helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    We discussed my options to correct my illness

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Very knowledgeable in the medical field

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    Everything was great, he understood my needs and updated a referral quickly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Josh explained everything in detail, showed and. Explained graphs and was very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    He listened and treated my symptoms with respect.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Joshua is very kind, polite, and a great listener.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Very thorough.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    He is wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2025

    I called on a Friday afternoon and was able to get an appointment Monday morning.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2025

    Nice job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2025

    Thanks

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2025

    Wonderful professional office!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/19/2025

    Listened attentively, provided sound advice, discussed pros/cons of treatment options.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2025

    Both very relaxed and considerate. Makes patients feel comfortable and taken seriously.