Lucy Budde, MD

Dr. Lucy Budde is a Family Medicine physician who specializes in functional and longevity medicine. She is dedicated to helping patients live healthier, longer lives through a comprehensive, root-cause approach to medicine.

A Connecticut native, Dr. Budde earned her MD and PhD in Immunology from Yale University after completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Dr. Budde completed her internship and residency at The University of Colorado. Her research focused on the protein NF-κB, a key protein that regulates the body’s immune response. This work sparked her deep interest in how chronic inflammation influences nearly all chronic diseases and aging-a concept sometimes referred to as “inflammaging.”

Certified in Functional Medicine, Dr. Budde treats the body as an integrated whole, addressing lifestyle, diet, and exercise to promote long-term health and prevent disease. She is currently pursuing additional certification in Longevity Medicine to help patients age better and avoid the chronic conditions often associated with aging.

Dr. Budde believes medicine must be more than medication—it should empower patients to make sustainable changes that enhance their overall well-being.

Outside of her medical practice, Dr. Budde enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and their Siberian Husky, Jax. She is an avid hiker, skier, and camper, and is excited to join the Grand River family.