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Dr. Richard Switzer, MD

Internal Medicine & Pediatrics* Age 70
Dr. Richard Switzer, MD
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Dr. Richard Switzer, MD is an Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Specialist in Grandville, MI.
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Dr. Richard Switzer, MD

Internal Medicine & Pediatrics* Age 70
Grandville, MI
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Richard Switzer, MD is an Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Specialist in Grandville, MI.

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Dr. Richard Switzer, MD is an Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Specialist in Grandville, MI and has 37 years experience. They graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus (GME).They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, Spectrum Health United Hospital and Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital. At present, Dr. Switzer received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Switzer is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Corewell Health Medical Group West
    3185 Macatawa Dr SW Ste A, Grandville, MI 49418
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (616) 391-4500
  2. 2 Office
    4444 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (616) 391-5600
  3. 3 Spectrum Health - Butterworth Hospital
    100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Dec 15, 2020
I haven't had him for a doctor in 25 years (thanks to insurance). He was phenomenal and the absolute best!!! Would love to be his patient again.
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Biography
  • Dr. Richard Switzer, MD is an internal medicine & pediatrics specialist in Grandville, MI and has over 36 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1987. He specializes in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics.
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Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
    1987
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Board Certifications

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  • Pediatrics
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Internship

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  • Spectrum Health - Butterworth Hospital
    1991
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  • Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus (GME)
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Switzer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Switzer's profile.

Dr. Richard Switzer, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, Spectrum Health United Hospital and Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Switzer, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital

    200 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, 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