After completing his residency at West Virginia University Medical Center in Morgantown, West Virginia, Dr. Andrews went on to the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. and earned his Doctor of Medicine.

He has been in private practice, specializing in Otolaryngology since 1973. This followed his U.S. Army career as Chief, ENT Clinic in Fort Rucker, Alabama. During this time Dr. Andrews was also an instructor at the Flight Surgery School in Fort Rucker, AL.

Affiliations Include:
- Diplomate American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Fellow American College of Surgeons
- Past Secretary/Treasurer Florida Chapter, American College of Surgeons
- Committee on Applicants
- President-Elect
- President
- Past President
- Executive Council
- Governor American College of Surgeons
- Investigator ASOSOG
- Current Member American Society for Head and Neck Surgery
- Current Member American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Current Member Society of Head and Neck Surgeons
- Chairman Florida State Commission on Cancer
- Board of Directors Lee Healthcare Resources
- Medical Advisor New Voice Club

Hospital Affiliations:
- Lee Memorial Health System
- Recipient Ray Alexander Award – 2007

Hobbies:
- Growing Orchids and Woodworking