James M. Decou
Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. James M. Decou

General Surgery
330 Barclay Avenue Northeast, Suite 202, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
11
conditions
330 Barclay Avenue Northeast, Suite 202, 
Grand Rapids, MI 

Overview

James Decou is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Dr. Decou is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Gastrointestinal Fistula.

Dr. Decou is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Decou is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Pediatric Surgery in TX

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

Yale University School of Medicine
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital-GME

Hospital Affiliations

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:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
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
Upper Peninsula Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

Pediatric Surgeons of West Michigan PC
330 Barclay Avenue Northeast, Suite 202, 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.

7 Total Publications

Large pleuropulmonary blastoma mimicking congenital pulmonary airway malformation in an infant: A case report.
Large pleuropulmonary blastoma mimicking congenital pulmonary airway malformation in an infant: A case report.
Journal: Respiratory medicine case reports
Published: May 06, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James M. Decou

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Is Dr. James M. Decou a top-rated expert for Pectus Excavatum?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James M. Decou is classified as an Advanced expert for Pectus Excavatum, 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. James M. Decou specialize in?

While Dr. James M. Decou is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. James M. Decou participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James M. Decou has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pectus Excavatum. You can view a list of Dr. James M. Decou's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James M. Decou accept my insurance?

Dr. James M. Decou accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 616-458-1722 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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