Edward T. Murphy
Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. Edward T. Murphy

Transplant Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Transplant Center - 275 Michigan St NE
275 Michigan Street Northeast, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
10
conditions
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Transplant Center - 275 Michigan St NE
275 Michigan Street Northeast, 
Grand Rapids, MI 

Overview

Edward Murphy is a Transplant Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Dr. Murphy is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Tumor, Lung Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Dr. Murphy is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Murphy is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Transplant Surgery
Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in MI

Board Certifications

American Board Of Thoracic Surgery

Fellowships

University of Louisville School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

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

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
University of Michigan Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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 Grand Rapids Hospitals Transplant Center - 275 Michigan St NE
275 Michigan Street Northeast, 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.

19 Total Publications

Lung transplantation outcomes in candidates aged ≥ 70 years old: A 10-year single center experience.
Lung transplantation outcomes in candidates aged ≥ 70 years old: A 10-year single center experience.
Journal: JHLT open
Published: September 05, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Edward T. Murphy

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Is Dr. Edward T. Murphy a top-rated expert for Lung Transplant?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Edward T. Murphy is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Transplant, 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. Edward T. Murphy specialize in?

While Dr. Edward T. Murphy is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Transplant, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Atrial Myxoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.

Does Dr. Edward T. Murphy participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Edward T. Murphy has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Edward T. Murphy's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Edward T. Murphy accept my insurance?

Dr. Edward T. Murphy accepts most major insurance plans, including Alignment Health Plan and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 616-391-2802 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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