Dr. John Andrew Walen, MD

Dr. John Walen is a family medicine physician who has dedicated 45 years to comprehensive primary care. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at St. Mary's Medical Center. His extensive experience spans nearly five decades of caring for patients and families throughout all stages of life. Dr. Walen is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse communities in Grand Rapids.

Dr. Walen practices at multiple locations throughout Grand Rapids, Michigan, including Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital, Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, Mercy Health Saint Mary's, and Catherine's Care Center. He specializes in managing common conditions such as allergies, diabetes, and cervical spine problems. His procedural expertise includes pain management techniques like facet joint injections and nerve ablation for chronic pain relief. Patients consistently rate Dr. Walen highly for his care, giving him an …average rating of 5.0 stars.