4.6
36 Ratings with 33 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Charles Willekes treats heart failure, mitral valve regurgitation, and coronary artery disease, and performs cardiac rehabilitation and chest fluoroscopy. He has practiced thoracic surgery for 35 years and is affiliated with Select Specialty Hospital Spectrum Health, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, Corewell Health Reed City Hospital, Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center, Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, and Spectrum Health Hospitals.
Dr. Willekes earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed his residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. He sees patients in Grand Rapids and Reed City, Michigan. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Willekes 4.56 out of 5.
Dr. Willekes earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed his residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. He sees patients in Grand Rapids and Reed City, Michigan. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Willekes 4.56 out of 5.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 35 years of experience
- speaks English
- University Of Wisconsin Hospital
- 33 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 5 areas of expertise
- 7 hospital affiliations
- 7 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
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Office Locations
Dr. Charles Lourens Willekes has 7 locationsCorewell Health Cardiothoracic Surgery Meijer Heart Center
100 Michigan St NE Ste 8830Grand Rapids, MI 49503Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Surgery Blodgett
1840 Wealthy St SEGrand Rapids, MI 49506 Tel: (616) 774-7444
Trinity Health Saint Marys Grand Rapids
200 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503 Tel: (616) 685-5000
Corewell Health Surgical Optimization Center At Blodgett Hospital
1900 Wealthy St SE Ste 200Grand Rapids, MI 49506Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Spectrum Health Surgical Optimization Center
1840 Wealthy St SEGrand Rapids, MI 49506Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Compare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Charles Lourens Willekes, MD | Dr. Chance Benner, DO | Dr. Asghar Khaghani, MD | Dr. Sophia Sung Hom |
| Thoracic Surgery | Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 35 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Grand Rapids , MI | Grand Rapids , MI | Grand Rapids , MI | Normal , IL |
| Med School: University Of Iowa | Med School: University Of Chicago Division Of The Biological S | ||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Charles Lourens Willekes has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Charles Lourens Willekes has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
35 Years Experience
Dr. Charles Lourens Willekes 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 University Of Wisconsin Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Iowa in 1991.
NPI Number
Dr. Willekes' NPI number is 1801868583.
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- Where is Dr. Charles Willekes's office located?
- Dr. Charles Willekes's office is located at 100 Michigan St NE Ste 8830, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Charles Willekes affiliated with?
- Dr. Charles Willekes is affiliated with Select Specialty Hospital Spectrum Health, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, Corewell Health Reed City Hospital, Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Fred And Lena Meijer Heart Center, Corewell Health Helen Devos Childrens Hospital, and Spectrum Health Hospitals.
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