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Matthew R. Karek
Experienced in Microdiscectomy

Dr. Matthew R. Karek

Orthopedics
Corewell Health
Corewell Health Spine And Pain Management - Wealthy
1900 Wealthy Street Southeast, Suite 300, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
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17 Years of Experience
Experienced in Microdiscectomy
Corewell Health
Corewell Health Spine And Pain Management - Wealthy
1900 Wealthy Street Southeast, Suite 300, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
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Overview

Matthew Karek is an Orthopedics provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Karek has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Karek is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine, 2009
Residency
Wayne State University
Specialties
Orthopedics
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in MI
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowships
Cleveland Clinic
Hospital Affiliations
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Meridian Choice
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Wellcare
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Locations

Corewell Health Spine and Pain Management - Wealthy
1900 Wealthy Street Southeast, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Call: 616-774-8345

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.

1 Total Publications

Protect the neck: Devastating outcomes of cervical spine fractures in the elderly.
Protect the neck: Devastating outcomes of cervical spine fractures in the elderly.
Journal: American journal of surgery
Published: July 25, 2023
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1345 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Suite 121, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
 (3.7 miles away)
616-256-8600
Experience:
42+ years
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Scott Russo is an Orthopedics provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Russo has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Microdiscectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Fractured Spine, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Russo is currently accepting new patients.

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    • Cervical Myelopathy
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    • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
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