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Dr. James Foote, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Dr. James Foote, MD
5.0 (43 Ratings)

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Dr. James Foote, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI.
Dr. James Foote, MD
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Dr. James Foote, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Grand Rapids, MI
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Foote, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI.

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Dr. James Foote, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI and has 28 years experience. They graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners/MSU (GME).They currently practice at SHMG Bariatric Surgery Grand Rapids and are affiliated with North Ottawa Community Health System, Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital, Spectrum Health United Hospital, Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital and Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. At present, Dr. Foote received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 43 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Foote is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Sleeve Gastrectomy
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
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Acid Reflux Surgery
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
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Esophagomyotomy
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Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
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Gastric Bypass Surgery
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Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
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Locations

  1. 1 SHMG Bariatric Surgery Grand Rapids
    4100 Lake Dr SE Ste B01, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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5.0
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Jun 16, 2023
I cannot say enough good about the care that I have received as a patient of Dr. Foote. He is talented and professional. My surgery and expected has exceeded my expectations.
Karin Meeuwsen — Jun 16, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. James Foote, MD is a general surgery specialist in Grand Rapids, MI and has over 27 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1996. He specializes in General Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Butterworth Hospital
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners/MSU (GME)
    1999
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners/MSU (GME)
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Foote, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Foote's profile.

Dr. James Foote, MD is affiliated with North Ottawa Community Health System, Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital, Spectrum Health United Hospital, Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital and Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Foote, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • North Ottawa Community Health System

    1309 Sheldon Rd, Grand Haven, MI

  • Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital

    8333 Felch St, Zeeland, MI

  • Spectrum Health United Hospital

    615 S Bower St, Greenville, MI

  • Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital

    1840 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital

    100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI