Summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospitals Benjamin Bruinsma, MD, is director of the Stroke Program and the Amputee Program. A staff member for nearly 20 years, Dr. Bruinsma first came to Mary Free Bed because of its reputation as a leader in physical rehabilitation, which is also one of the many reasons he stays at MFB. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State Universitys School of Medicine. Dr. Bruinsma is active with the American Medical Association and serves as a fellow for both the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. When Dr. Bruinsma isnt practicing medicine, he enjoys spending time with his kids, biking, and running.

Quick Facts

  • 4.7
  • 41 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • United States Army Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Benjamin John Bruinsma has 2 locations

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

235 Wealthy St SeGrand Rapids, MI 49503

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

100 Michigan St NeGrand Rapids, MI 49503

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Dr. Benjamin John Bruinsma, MDDr. Antonis Alex CosteasDr. Andrea FromsonDr. Aashish Ashok Deshpande
Physical Medicine & RehabilitationPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Accepts New Patients
4.7 
4.8 
41 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience 4 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Grand Rapids , MIGrand Rapids , MIGrand Rapids , MIGRAND RAPIDS , MI
Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Benjamin John Bruinsma

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Benjamin John Bruinsma has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Benjamin John Bruinsma has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Pain
  • Electromyography (EMG)
  • EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Injury
  • Nerve Damage
  • Prosthetics
  • Rehabilitation
  • Sports Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Surgery Recovery

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

Dr. Benjamin John Bruinsma holds an expired medical license in the state of Michigan.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Michigan that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at United States Army Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1985.

NPI Number

Dr. Bruinsma's NPI number is 1508804154.

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Dr. Benjamin John Bruinsma is affiliated with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Select Specialty Hospital Spectrum Health, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, and Corewell Health Helen Devos Childrens Hospital.
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Dr. Benjamin John Bruinsma's office is located at 235 Wealthy St Se, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503.
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