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Dr. Paul Elsen, MD

Family Medicine* Age 63
Dr. Paul Elsen, MD
4.8 (111 Ratings)

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Dr. Paul Elsen, MD

Family Medicine* Age 63
Grand Rapids, MI
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Paul Elsen, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Grand Rapids, MI.

About

Dr. Elsen graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at St Mary's Mercy Medical Center.Dr. Paul Elsen, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Grand Rapids, MI and has 37 years experience. Dr. Elsen currently practices at SHMG Family, Internal & Pediatric Medicine Beltline and are affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital and Corewell Health Greenville Hospital. At present, Dr. Elsen received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 111 times. Dr. Elsen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Elsen is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 SHMG Family, Internal & Pediatric Medicine Beltline
    2750 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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May 02, 2023
I was very happy they could get me in the office within a day of original contact to adjust my meds
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Family Medicine
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Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1987
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  • Family Practice
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  • St Mary's Mercy Medical Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Paul Elsen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Elsen's profile.

Dr. Paul Elsen, MD is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital and Corewell Health Greenville Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Paul Elsen, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

    100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Corewell Health Greenville Hospital

    615 S Bower St, Greenville, MI