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Dr. Philip Waalkes, DO

Family Medicine* Age 53
Dr. Philip Waalkes, DO
4.9 (99 Ratings)

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Dr. Philip Waalkes, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist in Zeeland, MI.
Dr. Philip Waalkes, DO
4.9 (99 Ratings)
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Dr. Philip Waalkes, DO

Family Medicine* Age 53
Zeeland, MI
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27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Philip Waalkes, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist in Zeeland, MI.

About

Dr. Philip Waalkes, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist in Zeeland, MI and has 27 years experience. They graduated from MICHIGAN STATE University in 1997 and completed a residency at Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center.They currently practice at SHMG Pediatrics Zeeland and are affiliated with Holland Hospital, Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, Spectrum Health United Hospital and Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital. At present, Dr. Waalkes received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 99 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Waalkes is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Joint Pain
Shortness of Breath
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aspergillosis
Constipation
Diabetes
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Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Foot Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Limb Pain
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Pinched Nerve
Plantar Wart
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vascular Disease
Vitamin B Deficiency
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Priority PPO

Locations

  1. 1 SHMG Pediatrics Zeeland
    8333 Felch St, Zeeland, MI 49464

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Waalkes
4.9
Based on 99 Reviews
5 Stars (95)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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May 02, 2023
Been using Dr. Waalkes for many years now. He is simply top shelf. Kind, compassionate, caring, very knowledgeable, great bedside manner, I know he cares about me. Need more Dr'd like this.
Anonymous — May 02, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Philip Waalkes, DO is a family medicine specialist in Zeeland, MI and has over 26 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from MICHIGAN STATE University in 1997. He specializes in Family Medicine.
Biography
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • MICHIGAN STATE University
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center
    2000
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Philip Waalkes, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Waalkes' profile.

Dr. Philip Waalkes, DO is affiliated with Holland Hospital, Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, Spectrum Health United Hospital and Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Philip Waalkes, DO holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Holland Hospital

    602 Michigan Ave, Holland, MI

  • 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