James A. Foote
Distinguished in Obesity

Dr. James A. Foote

Bariatric Medicine
Corewell Health
Corewell Health Bariatrics - 4100 Lake Dr SE
4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
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Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
30 Years of Experience
Distinguished in Obesity
Corewell Health
Corewell Health Bariatrics - 4100 Lake Dr SE
4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
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Overview

James Foote is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Foote has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Foote is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Obesity.

Graduate Institution
Wayne State University School Of Medicine, 1996
Residency
Michigan State University
Specialties
Bariatric Medicine
Licenses
Surgery in MI
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
Fellowships
Michigan State University
Hospital Affiliations
Corewell Health Greenville Hospital
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Alliance Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
McLaren Health
  • HMO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Priority Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Corewell Health Bariatrics - 4100 Lake Dr SE
4100 Lake Drive Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Call: 616-267-7400
Other Locations
Corewell Health Bariatrics - 8333 Felch St
8333 Felch Street, Suite 300, Zeeland, MI 49464
Call: 616-267-7400
Corewell Health Bariatrics - Grand Haven
15100 Whittaker Way, Grand Haven, MI 49417
Call: 616-267-7400
Corewell Health Bariatrics - 705 S Greenville West Dr
705 South Greenville West Drive, Suite 202, Greenville, MI 48838
Call: 616-267-7400

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Total Publications

Perioperative Outcomes Using Single-Fire Stapler.
Perioperative Outcomes Using Single-Fire Stapler.
Journal: Obesity surgery
Published: October 01, 2023
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