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    MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Heart Transplant near Grand Rapids, MI. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    16 providers found
      Experienced in Heart Transplant
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Heart Transplant
      Thoracic Surgery
      25 Michigan St Ne Ste 4200, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Hammel is a Thoracic Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Hammel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Mitral Atresia, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Hammel is currently accepting new patients.

      Renzo Y. Loyaga
      Advanced in Heart Transplant
      Transplant Surgery
      Advanced in Heart Transplant
      Transplant Surgery

      Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Transplant Center - 275 Michigan St NE

      275 Michigan Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      27+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Renzo Loyaga is a Transplant Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Loyaga has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Loyaga is currently accepting new patients.

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      Robert L. Hooker
      Advanced in Heart Transplant
      Transplant Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Heart Transplant
      Transplant Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

      Corewell Health Cardiothoracic Surgery - 221 Michigan St NE

      221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 300, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      39+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Hooker is a Transplant Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Hooker has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Hooker is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Heart Transplant
      Advanced in Heart Transplant
      100 Michigan St Ne, Mc 231, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stefan Jovinge is a Cardiologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Jovinge is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Heart Block, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Jean A. Ballweg
      Experienced in Heart Transplant
      Pediatric Cardiology
      Experienced in Heart Transplant
      Pediatric Cardiology

      Corewell Health Pediatric Congenital Cardiology - 25 Michigan St NE

      25 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4200, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      25+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jean Ballweg is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Ballweg has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, Heart Murmurs, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Ballweg is currently accepting new patients.

      Gruschen R. Veldtman
      Experienced in Heart Transplant
      Cardiology | Pediatric Cardiology
      Experienced in Heart Transplant
      Cardiology | Pediatric Cardiology

      Corewell Health Pediatric Congenital Cardiology - 25 Michigan St NE

      25 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4200, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      35+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gruschen Veldtman is a Cardiologist and a Pediatric Cardiologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Veldtman has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tricuspid Atresia, Double Inlet Left Ventricle, Heart Transplant, and Stent Placement. Dr. Veldtman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Heart Transplant
      Transplant Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Heart Transplant
      Transplant Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
      330 Barclay Ave Ne, Suite 200, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Asghar Khaghani is a Transplant Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Khaghani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Tricuspid Regurgitation, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant.

      Experienced in Heart Transplant
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Heart Transplant
      Thoracic Surgery
      221 Michigan St Ne Ste 300, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Louis Tremblay is a Thoracic Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Tremblay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiac Tamponade, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Tremblay is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Heart Transplant
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Heart Transplant
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

      Corewell Health Pediatric Congenital Cardiology - 25 Michigan St NE

      25 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4200, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      35+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Osama Eltayeb is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Eltayeb has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Vascular Ring, Double Aortic Arch, Congenital Tracheomalacia, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Eltayeb is currently accepting new patients.

      Sangjin Lee
      Advanced in Heart Transplant
      Transplant Surgery
      Advanced in Heart Transplant
      Transplant Surgery

      Corewell Health Heart Optimization And Evaluation Center - Bradford

      2902 Bradford Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (5.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      23+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sangjin Lee is a Transplant Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Lee has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

      Milena Jani
      Advanced in Heart Transplant
      Cardiology | Transplant Surgery
      Advanced in Heart Transplant
      Cardiology | Transplant Surgery

      Corewell Health Heart Optimization And Evaluation Center - Bradford

      2902 Bradford Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (5.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Milena Jani is a Cardiologist and a Transplant Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Jani has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Jani is currently accepting new patients.

      Ryan L. Grayburn
      Experienced in Heart Transplant
      Transplant Surgery
      Experienced in Heart Transplant
      Transplant Surgery

      Corewell Health Heart Optimization And Evaluation Center - Bradford

      2902 Bradford Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (5.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      19+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ryan Grayburn is a Transplant Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Grayburn has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Grayburn is currently accepting new patients.

      Matthew H. Gonzalez
      Experienced in Heart Transplant
      Cardiology | Transplant Surgery
      Experienced in Heart Transplant
      Cardiology | Transplant Surgery

      Corewell Health Heart Optimization And Evaluation Center - Bradford

      2902 Bradford Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (5.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      14+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Gonzalez is a Cardiologist and a Transplant Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Gonzalez has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

      David R. Fermin
      Experienced in Heart Transplant
      Cardiology | Transplant Surgery
      Experienced in Heart Transplant
      Cardiology | Transplant Surgery

      Corewell Health Heart Optimization And Evaluation Center - Bradford

      2902 Bradford Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (5.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      20+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Fermin is a Cardiologist and a Transplant Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Fermin has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Endoscopy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Fermin is currently accepting new patients.

      Eesha Purohit
      Experienced in Heart Transplant
      Cardiology | Transplant Surgery
      Experienced in Heart Transplant
      Cardiology | Transplant Surgery

      Corewell Health Heart Optimization And Evaluation Center - Bradford

      2902 Bradford Street Northeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (5.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Eesha Purohit is a Cardiologist and a Transplant Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Purohit has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Purohit is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Heart Transplant
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Heart Transplant
      Thoracic Surgery

      Metropolitan Hospital

      2122 Health Dr Sw, 133 Metro Heart And Vascular, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Keith Dufendach is a Thoracic Surgeon in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Dufendach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Heart Transplant?

      A heart transplant is surgery to remove a damaged or diseased heart and replace it with a healthy donor heart.

      When should I see a Heart Transplant doctor near Grand Rapids, MI?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Heart Transplant doctor near Grand Rapids, MI?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Heart Transplant doctors near Grand Rapids, MI?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Heart Transplant doctors near Grand Rapids, MI?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Heart Transplant doctor near Grand Rapids, MI?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Heart Transplant doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Heart Transplant doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Heart Transplant doctor near Grand Rapids, MI?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Heart Transplant doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Heart Transplant doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Heart Transplant doctors near Grand Rapids, MI?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Heart Transplant doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Heart Transplant doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Heart Transplant doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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