Dr. Charles L. Willekes
Overview
Charles Willekes is a Thoracic Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Willekes has been practicing medicine for over 35 years is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Willekes is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Charles L. Willekes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Charles L. Willekes?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Charles L. Willekes by calling their office at 616-459-7258. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Charles L. Willekes a top-rated expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Charles L. Willekes is classified as an Advanced expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Charles L. Willekes specialize in?
While Dr. Charles L. Willekes is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Charles L. Willekes participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Charles L. Willekes has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Charles L. Willekes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Charles L. Willekes accept my insurance?
Dr. Charles L. Willekes accepts most major insurance plans, including Alignment Health Plan and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 616-459-7258 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Willekes isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Willekes isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Willekes isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Willekes isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- EndocarditisDr. Willekes isAdvanced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Willekes isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Willekes isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Willekes isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Willekes isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Willekes isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Willekes isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.