Search

 See All Cardiothoracic Surgery in Grand Rapids, MI

Dr. Charles Willekes, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Charles Willekes, MD
4.9 (37 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Map Pin Small Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Charles Willekes, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI.
Dr. Charles Willekes, MD
4.9 (37 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Charles Willekes, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 61
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. Willekes graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at Atlantic Health Hospital - Morristown (GME).Dr. Charles Willekes, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI and has 33 years experience. Dr. Willekes currently practices at SHMG Cardiothoracic Surgery Meijer Heart Center and are affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital and Corewell Health Greenville Hospital. At present, Dr. Willekes received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 37 times. Dr. Willekes' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Willekes is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Compare with other Thoracic Surgery Specialists

Compare Dr. Willekes with our nearby Thoracic Surgery Specialists at Mayo
Photo: Dr. Janani Reisenauer, MD
Dr. Janani Reisenauer, MD
0 reviews
Learn More
These providers are on the medical staff of Mayo
These providers are on the medical staff of Mayo.
Advertisement

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
Aneurysm of Heart
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
Aneurysm of Heart
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
  • View other providers who treat Aneurysm
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Empyema
  • View other providers who treat Empyema
Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Heart Disease
Lung Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Pleural Neoplasm
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Tricuspid Valve Stenosis
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Heart Defect Repair
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Lobectomy
Lung Removal
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Maze Procedure
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Mitral Valve Surgery
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Sympathectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Transplant Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • Medicaid
  • Open Access
  • United Healthcare
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Tricare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • CareSource
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • TriCare for Life
  • Choice Care PPO
    Humana
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Medicare
  • Molina
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access
  • Priority Health
    Priority PPO
  • Medicaid

Locations

  1. 1 SHMG Cardiothoracic Surgery Meijer Heart Center
    100 Michigan St NE Ste 8830, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (616) 459-7258

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Willekes
4.9
Based on 37 Reviews
5 Stars (35)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (0)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Willekes?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
May 02, 2023
Dr. Willekes is amazing! I really appreciated his explanations and how quickly I was scheduled for surgery
Anonymous — May 02, 2023
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. Charles Willekes, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. Charles Willekes, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Willekes to family and friends

Dr. Willekes' Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Willekes

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Charles Willekes, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. Charles Willekes, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile
Telehealth Options
This provider has not specified a telehealth appointment method. Would you still like to make an appointment with Dr. Willekes?
Call now to make an appointment
(616) 459-7258

About Me

Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

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

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Atlantic Health Hospital - Morristown (GME)
    1996
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics - Madison (GME)
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Willekes communicate via email?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Willekes offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Willekes offer an online patient portal?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Willekes have free onsite parking?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Willekes offer weekend visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Willekes offer evening visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Willekes specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Willekes specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Willekes specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Willekes specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Willekes accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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 Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital and Corewell Health Greenville Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

    100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Corewell Health Greenville Hospital

    615 S Bower St, Greenville, MI