The 20 Best Small Patella Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Grand Rapids, MI

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The 20 Best Small Patella Syndrome Doctors near Grand Rapids, MI

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Small Patella Syndrome near Grand Rapids, MI. Of these, 15 are Experienced.

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    John W. Kemppainen
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Pediatric Orthopedics

    Corewell Health Pediatric Orthopedics - 35 Michigan St NE

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Kemppainen is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Kemppainen has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Clubfoot, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), Knock Knees, and Small Patella Syndrome. Dr. Kemppainen is currently accepting new patients.

    Philip D. Nowicki
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Pediatric Orthopedics

    Corewell Health Pediatric Orthopedics - 35 Michigan St NE

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Nowicki is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Nowicki has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Clubfoot, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), and Knock Knees. Dr. Nowicki is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael R. Stevens
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Pediatric Orthopedics

    Corewell Health Pediatric Orthopedics - 35 Michigan St NE

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Stevens is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Stevens has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Knock Knees, Clubfoot, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, and Small Patella Syndrome. Dr. Stevens is currently accepting new patients.

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    Lisa D. Maskill
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Pediatric Orthopedics

    Corewell Health Pediatric Orthopedics - 35 Michigan St NE

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Maskill is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Maskill has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Brachydactyly Type C, Brachydactyly Type B, Sprengel Deformity, and Liebenberg Syndrome. Dr. Maskill is currently accepting new patients.

    Jessica A. Miller
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Physician Assistant

    Corewell Health Pediatric Orthopedics - 35 Michigan St NE

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Miller is a Physician Assistant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ms. Miller has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Small Patella Syndrome, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, and Freiberg's Disease.

    Benjamin D. Kuiper
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Physician Assistant

    Corewell Health Pediatric Orthopedics - 35 Michigan St NE

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Kuiper is a Physician Assistant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mr. Kuiper has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Small Patella Syndrome, and Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly.

    Thomas M. Matelic
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Sports Medicine

    Orthopaedic Associates Of Michigan (OAM) - Leffingwell Avenue

    1111 Leffingwell Avenue Northeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Matelic is a Sports Medicine provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Matelic has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Baker Cyst, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Matelic is currently accepting new patients.

    Erik C. Hedlund
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Sports Medicine

    Orthopaedic Associates Of Michigan (OAM) - Leffingwell Avenue

    1111 Leffingwell Avenue Northeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erik Hedlund is a Sports Medicine provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Hedlund has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Baker Cyst, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hedlund is currently accepting new patients.

    James R. Lebolt
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine

    Corewell Health Orthopedics - 2770 E Beltline Ave NE

    2770 E Beltline Ave NE, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Lebolt is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Lebolt has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Trochlear Dysplasia. Dr. Lebolt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Orthopedics

    Rehabilitation Professionals L

    350 Lafayette Ave SE, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Healey is an Orthopedics provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Healey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Trochlear Dysplasia, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Small Patella Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Orthopedics

    Orthopaedic Associates Of Grand Rapids PC

    1111 Leffingwell Ave NE, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Asperheim is an Orthopedics provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Asperheim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Sports Medicine

    Orthopaedic Associates Of Michigan (OAM) - Leffingwell Avenue

    1111 Leffingwell Avenue Northeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen O'neil is a Sports Medicine provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. O'neil has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Baker Cyst, Bursitis, Small Patella Syndrome, and Hip Replacement. Dr. O'neil is currently accepting new patients.

    Brent W. Vandyke
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Physician Assistant

    Corewell Health Orthopedics - 2770 E Beltline Ave NE

    2770 E Beltline Ave NE, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brent Vandyke is a Physician Assistant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mr. Vandyke has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Freiberg's Disease, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, and Small Patella Syndrome. Mr. Vandyke is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Office

    655 Kenmoor Ave SE Ste 200, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Meyer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Viral Pharyngitis, Common Cold, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    River City Dermatology PLLC

    6741 Fulton St E, 
    Ada, MI 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Birmingham is a Rheumatologist in Ada, Michigan. Dr. Birmingham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Small Patella Syndrome?

    Small patella syndrome (SPS) is a rare syndrome that mainly affects the way certain bones are formed (developed). A person with SPS usually has very small kneecaps (hypoplastic patella) or may have no kneecaps at all (aplastic). The hip (pelvic) bones may be weak, and the bones of the feet may not have formed correctly. Occasionally, bones in the face may also be affected. Small patella syndrome is caused by a change (pathogenic variant) in the TBX4 gene. The syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Diagnosis of the syndrome is suspected based on features that can be seen in a physical exam and on imaging tests such as X-rays. Diagnosis of SPS can be confirmed with genetic testing.

    When should I see a Small Patella Syndrome doctor near Grand Rapids, MI?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Small Patella Syndrome doctor near Grand Rapids, MI?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Small Patella Syndrome doctors near Grand Rapids, MI?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Small Patella Syndrome doctors near Grand Rapids, MI?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Small Patella Syndrome doctor near Grand Rapids, MI?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Small Patella Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Small Patella Syndrome doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Small Patella Syndrome doctor near Grand Rapids, MI?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Small Patella Syndrome doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Small Patella Syndrome doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Small Patella Syndrome doctors near Grand Rapids, MI?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Small Patella Syndrome doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Small Patella Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Small Patella Syndrome doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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