4.6
36 Ratings with 33 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Charles Willekes is a thoracic surgeon who earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed his residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. With 35 years of experience in thoracic surgery, he brings extensive expertise to complex heart and chest procedures. Dr. Willekes speaks English and has dedicated his career to treating conditions that affect the heart and chest cavity.
Dr. Willekes practices at multiple locations throughout Grand Rapids and Reed City, Michigan, with affiliations at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, and the Corewell Health Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center. He specializes in treating heart failure, valve problems, and blocked arteries. His practice includes performing chest imaging studies and heart monitoring tests to diagnose and evaluate cardiac conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Willekes practices at multiple locations throughout Grand Rapids and Reed City, Michigan, with affiliations at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, and the Corewell Health Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center. He specializes in treating heart failure, valve problems, and blocked arteries. His practice includes performing chest imaging studies and heart monitoring tests to diagnose and evaluate cardiac conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- 35 years of experience
- speaks English
- University Of Wisconsin Hospital
- 33 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 5 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 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
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| Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 35 Years of Experience | 39 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, Portuguese, English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Grand Rapids , MI | Phoenix , AZ | Kalamazoo , MI | Grand Rapids , MI |
| Med School: University Of Iowa | Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College | Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med | |
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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
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Michigan, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University Of Wisconsin Hospital
Medical School
University Of IowaGraduated in 1991
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- Dr. Charles Willekes's office is located at 100 Michigan St NE Ste 8830, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503.
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- 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 Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals A.
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