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Dr. Charles Willekes, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Charles Willekes, MD
4.9 (37 Ratings)

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Dr. Charles Willekes, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI.
Dr. Charles Willekes, MD
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Dr. Charles Willekes, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 60
Grand Rapids, MI
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Charles Willekes, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI.

About

Dr. Charles Willekes, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI and has 33 years experience. They graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at Atlantic Health Hospital - Morristown (GME)|Morristown Memorial Hospital|University of Wisconsin / Madison.They currently practice at SHMG Cardiothoracic Surgery Meijer Heart Center and are affiliated with Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, Spectrum Health United Hospital, Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital, Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital and University of Michigan Health - West. At present, Dr. Willekes received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 37 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Willekes is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 SHMG Cardiothoracic Surgery Meijer Heart Center
    100 Michigan St NE Ste 8830, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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May 02, 2023
Dr. Willekes is amazing! I really appreciated his explanations and how quickly I was scheduled for surgery
Anonymous — May 02, 2023
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Care Philosophy
  • Our group has been serving the needs of West Michigan patients for more than 55 years. The surgeons of WMCTS, with more than 150 years of combined experience, employ the latest and most comprehensive surgical approaches for the treatment of a variety o

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Charles Willekes, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Grand Rapids, MI and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1991. He specializes in Thoracic Surgery.
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Thoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    1991
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Atlantic Health Hospital - Morristown (GME)|Morristown Memorial Hospital|University of Wisconsin / Madison
    1996
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Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics - Madison (GME)
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Charles Willekes, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Willekes' profile.

Dr. Charles Willekes, MD is affiliated with Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, Spectrum Health United Hospital, Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital, Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital and University of Michigan Health - West.

Yes, Dr. Charles Willekes, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital

    100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Spectrum Health United Hospital

    615 S Bower St, Greenville, MI

  • Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital

    8333 Felch St, Zeeland, MI

  • Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital

    1500 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI

  • University of Michigan Health - West

    5900 Byron Center Ave SW, Wyoming, MI