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Dr. Jeffrey Gawel, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Jeffrey Gawel, MD
4.6 (87 Ratings)

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Dr. Jeffrey Gawel, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
Grand Rapids, MI
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Jeffrey Gawel, MD is a General Surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI.

About

Dr. Gawel graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus (GME).Dr. Jeffrey Gawel, MD is a General Surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI and has 31 years experience. Dr. Gawel currently practices at SHMG General Surgery Wealthy Street and are affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. At present, Dr. Gawel received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 87 times. Dr. Gawel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Gawel accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 SHMG General Surgery Wealthy Street
    1900 Wealthy St SE Ste 180, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
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4.6
Based on 87 Reviews
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May 02, 2023
Wonderful Dr. He is kind, informative and genuinely cares about his patients
Anonymous — May 02, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
    1993
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Internship

Internship
  • Butterworth Hospital
    1994
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Residency

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  • Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus (GME)
    1998
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jeffrey Gawel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gawel's profile.

Dr. Jeffrey Gawel, MD is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

    100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI