Joel J. Heidelbaugh
Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. Joel J. Heidelbaugh

Family Medicine
300 W Michigan Ave Ste 4000, 
Ypsilanti, MI 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
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Expertise in
12
conditions
300 W Michigan Ave Ste 4000, 
Ypsilanti, MI 

Overview

Dr. Heidelbaugh received his medical degree from Upstate Medical University at Syracuse in 1996, and completed his Family Practice residency at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, also in Syracuse, New York, in 1999. He is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He is the Director for the Third Year Required Clerkship. Dr. Heidelbaugh is actively involved in teaching both medical students and residents at Ypsilanti Health Center, and attends on the Department of Family Medicine's inpatient adult medicine at the University of Michigan Hospital. His clinical interests include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other disorders of the gastrointestinal system; preventive health screening for men, women and children of all ages; chronic disease management; men's health, dermatologic procedures, and prenatal care. Dr. Heidelbaugh's practice encompasses patients of all ages, with a wide spectrum of both medical and psychosocial disease states.Dr. Heidelbaugh has a joint appointment in Family Medicine and Urology.

Dr. Heidelbaugh is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 121 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Heidelbaugh is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in MI

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Michigan Health System

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • POS
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  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
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Change Healthcare
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Freedom Health
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Health Alliance
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  • POS
  • PPO
Health Alliance Plan
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
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Highmark
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Horizon Healthcare
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Managed Medicaid
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McLaren Health
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Medicaid
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Meridian Choice
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Spectrum Priority Health
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
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Trustmark
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
University of Michigan Health
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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Locations

Ypsilanti Health Center
300 W Michigan Ave Ste 4000, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

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.

121 Total Publications

Student Competency in Outpatient Documentation: Insights From the 2025 CERA Clerkship Directors Study.
Student Competency in Outpatient Documentation: Insights From the 2025 CERA Clerkship Directors Study.
Journal: Family medicine
Published: August 03, 2026
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Is Dr. Joel J. Heidelbaugh a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel J. Heidelbaugh is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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. Joel J. Heidelbaugh specialize in?

While Dr. Joel J. Heidelbaugh is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Dr. Joel J. Heidelbaugh participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Joel J. Heidelbaugh has published 121 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). You can view a list of Dr. Joel J. Heidelbaugh's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Joel J. Heidelbaugh accept my insurance?

Dr. Joel J. Heidelbaugh accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-539-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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