Charles L. Willekes
Expertise in
14
conditions

Dr. Charles L. Willekes

Thoracic Surgery
Corewell Health Structural Heart And Valve Center - 221 Michigan St NE
221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 300, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
14
conditions
Corewell Health Structural Heart And Valve Center - 221 Michigan St NE
221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 300, 
Grand Rapids, MI 

Overview

Charles Willekes is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Dr. Willekes is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Dr. Willekes is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Willekes is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in WI

Board Certifications

American Board Of Thoracic Surgery
American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

Hospital Affiliations

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
Spectrum Health
Corewell Health Ludington Hospital
Corewell Health Pennock Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

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
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
Priority Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Corewell Health Structural Heart and Valve Center - 221 Michigan St NE
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.

28 Total Publications

Surgeon Versus Center Mitral Repair Volume and Repair Utilization in Primary Mitral Regurgitation: A Statewide Quality Collaborative Analysis.
Surgeon Versus Center Mitral Repair Volume and Repair Utilization in Primary Mitral Regurgitation: A Statewide Quality Collaborative Analysis.
Journal: The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
Published: May 05, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Charles L. Willekes

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Charles L. Willekes?

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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 28 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 616-391-9415 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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