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Dr. Sophia Garfinkel is a surgeon who specializes in critical care medicine, bringing expertise to patients who need complex surgical interventions and intensive medical support. She earned her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and has been practicing for six years, developing skills in managing critically ill patients who require surgical care.
Dr. Garfinkel practices at multiple respected healthcare facilities, including Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital and Barnes Jewish Hospital, with locations spanning Grand Rapids, Michigan and Saint Louis, Missouri. She treats patients with high cholesterol, particularly focusing on children and teens who need specialized care for this condition. Her work at renowned institutions like the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center demonstrates her commitment to providing comprehensive surgical and critical care services to patients across different age groups.
Dr. Garfinkel practices at multiple respected healthcare facilities, including Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital and Barnes Jewish Hospital, with locations spanning Grand Rapids, Michigan and Saint Louis, Missouri. She treats patients with high cholesterol, particularly focusing on children and teens who need specialized care for this condition. Her work at renowned institutions like the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center demonstrates her commitment to providing comprehensive surgical and critical care services to patients across different age groups.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 6 years of experience
- 9 insurance plans accepted
- Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 7 hospital affiliations
- 6 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Sophia Joy Garfinkel has 6 locationsSpectrum Health Fred And Lena Meijer Heart Center
100 Michigan St NeGrand Rapids, MI 49503 Tel: (616) 391-4327
Department Of Emergency Medicine
660 S Euclid AveSaint Louis, MO 63110 Tel: (314) 362-4362
Mon8:00 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
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| Dr. Sophia Joy Garfinkel | Dr. Mounir Maher Ghali, MD | Dr. Jason Thornton King | Dr. Jessica Lynne Thompson |
| Surgery | Critical Care Medicine | Anesthesiology | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 6 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | |||
| Grand Rapids , MI | Wyoming , MI | Chicago , IL | Grand Rapids , MI |
| Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine | Med School: University Of Alexandria Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine | Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sophia Joy Garfinkel
Medical Specialties
Dr. Sophia Joy Garfinkel has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Sophia Joy Garfinkel has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
6 Years Experience
Dr. Sophia Joy Garfinkel holds inactive and expired medical licenses in the states of Michigan and Missouri.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an inactive medical license in the state of Michigan that expired in 2025 and an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine in 2020.
NPI Number
Dr. Garfinkel's NPI number is 1447889837.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sophia Garfinkel?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Sophia Garfinkel here on Vitals.
- Does Dr. Sophia Garfinkel accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Sophia Garfinkel has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. Sophia Garfinkel's office located?
- Dr. Sophia Garfinkel's office is located at 100 Michigan St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Sophia Garfinkel affiliated with?
- Dr. Sophia Garfinkel is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Christian Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Barnes Jewish West County Hospital, Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Fred And Lena Meijer Heart Center, and Corewell Health Helen Devos Childrens Hospital.
- Does Dr. Sophia Garfinkel accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Sophia Garfinkel accepts on their Vitals profile.
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