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Barakat A Thabet

Barakat A Thabet, MD

Rheumatology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals

About Barakat A Thabet

About the Provider

Barakat Thabet, MD, is a board-certified rheumatologist. He earned his medical degree from October 6 University/Kasr Al-Ainy School of Medicine, Cairo University in Egypt. He completed his internal medicine residency at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, a teaching hospital for Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, and his rheumatology fellowship at Henry Ford Health System, Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit.

Dr. Thabet's clinical interests include rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, scleroderma, inflammatory myopathies, vasculitis, spondyloarthropathies (chronic joint diseases), osteoarthritis and regional musculoskeletal disorders.

Locations

  1. Corewell Health Rheumatology - Summit Park
    • 3271 Clear Vista Court Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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  2. Corewell Health Rheumatology - Grand Haven

Experience

Education

  • Fellowship: Wayne State University, Rheumatology, 2017
  • Residency: St. Vincent Charity Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2015
  • Medical School: University of Cairo Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2011

Board Certifications

  • Rheumatology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015

Insurance

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  • Aetna/Cofinity
  • Align Senior Care MI
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage Plus Blue
  • BCBS PPO
  • BCBS Traditional
  • Blue Care Network
  • Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Cross Complete
  • Cigna
  • Coventry First Health
  • HAP/ASR
  • Humana Military (Tricare East)
  • McLaren Commercial
  • McLaren Medicaid
  • McLaren Medicare Advantage
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  • Medicare
  • Meridian AmBetter
  • Meridian Complete (MI Health LINK) Dual Eligible
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  • Molina Medicaid/MiChild/Marketplace (Health Plus)
  • Molina Medicare
  • Priority Health Choice Medicaid
  • Priority Health HMO/PPO
  • Priority Health Medicare Advantage
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Trinity Health Plan of MI
  • UHC/Optum (VA Community Care Network)
  • UM Health Plan
  • United Health Care Commercial
  • United Health Care Dual Complete

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

267 ratings, 105 reviews

Corewell Health is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care. These ratings and reviews are transparent patient feedback collected via survey following a provider care experience that asks patients and families about the care they received.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    This visit was positive. He did not seem rushed and i felt heard.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    He cares

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2026

    Great Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    He has me on meds to take for a month and then I will have to return for a follow up appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    He is caring, compassionate, explains everything throughly, listens to your concerns, answers all your questions, makes you feel that you are in the best hands for your disease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Strait forward dr.i love this

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Understood my issues, asked the right questions and spent a good amount of time with me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2026

    I can tell he cares. He’s very kind and very good at explaining things

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Very good bedside manner and explains everything very thoroughly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Thank You Dr.Barakat Thabet

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    He cares that means a lot to me with my health ❤️

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    I absolutely loved that he explained everything in a way my husband and I would understand, but never made you feel dumb!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    Dr. Thabet is very caring and genuinely nice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    A Great Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    I was very impressed with him. Very personable, and didn't rush me!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    He was wonderful at explaining things in a simple format.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    He’s knowledgeable but also knows how to talk to someone like me to explain what is happening. He also asks what type of treatment I want. Instead of just telling me what I need. He gave options

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    He explains things clearly he's always friendly and he comes to the room quickly he doesn't make you wait forever like some doctors.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    Merima is super sweet.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Kind, gets to the problem, no beating around get to the problem. Listens to what I have to say.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    I am convinced that he is genuinely concerned about my condition, and willing to prescribe a variety of remedies.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    Great sense of humor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Best Dr at Corewell Healthcare

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    He has a nice way of explaining things but remains professional, perfect

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    Dr Thabet is a very knowledgeable doctor!! He truly cares about his patients and in making them feel comfortable, better and listens and always goes over which is the best way to treat my RA.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Dr. Thabet is always very caring and helpful. I am very happy with care provided

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    He is an A+ doc!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Can tell her cares about his patients

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    He seems concerned on what I’m struggling with and will listen before deciding on a plan

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    One of the best overall medical experiences in years. Just wish it was closer to me. The drive there was the roughest part.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    He is a wonderful doctor. Helpful and explained everything and made sure I understood it.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    again he is kind and very knowledgeable. i am not sure what i expected but i am sure i was hoping to leave with a more personalized plan.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    I really liked Dr Thabet. He was very attentive and knowledgeable. My primary physician agreed to fill my prscriptions until I found a Rheumatologist but Dr Thabet didn't ask if I needed any scripts and I forgot to ask. I love that he'll do telehealth visits since I'm in Lake Leelanau.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Very very nice and attentive listens to you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    Dr. Thabet always listens and is very good at explaining things in a way I understand

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    Seemed concerned and positive about my treatment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Dr T listens to me about proposed medication.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Listen to my needs

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Conscientious provider who uses data and yet listens. Willing to work with his PA for optimum care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Very clear. Very understandable presentation.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Nothing more than I feel comfortable and safe with him as my doc.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Dr Thabet is very courteous, listens to your need. Even since of humor. Worth me driving from Kalamazoo to see him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Amazing, caring doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    Thank you for your care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    He understands me as a person and what I have to say!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    He goes the extra mile to help you understand the diagnosis, the medication, and the path forward.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    He cares, and he listens.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Nice man, great doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    He is a great rheumatologist he listens to patients and explains things clearly for the patients to understand.i really recommended to my friends and family

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    Thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    He listens and explains in terms I can understand

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Very good to work with, takes his time to listen and help

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    He’s very professional and understand me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Great doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    I was very happy to learn that he was trained under my last doctor that diagnosed me. He was very knowledgeable about my condition

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    I’m so very thankful to be able to live my life again without the terrible pain I had previously and that my muscles are supporting me so much better.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    Explains everything

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Very caring and compassionate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Like the demeanor he uses when explaining Always checks to make sure I understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Good visit. Option for changes to medication if needed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Thorough & compassionate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    He seems to be a good doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    The doctor answered all questions presented, and explained in detail the plan of action he recommended.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    He was very nice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    Dr. Thabet is an excellent physician. I referred him to a friend yesterday.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Again an Excellent Doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/13/2025

    He really cares and sees me as a whole person including my disorder.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    Great doctor he listens to what you have to say

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    His nurse is also amazing.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    He explained very well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Thank u for taking me as your patient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    Always explains my bloodwork results to me in a easy to understand way!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    A great doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Dr Thabet is a very caring doctor and a delight to work with. I recommend him without hesitation

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Great!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    I like Dr. Thanet & feel comfortable with him!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    He very concerned about my care.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Dr. Thabet answered all questions and appears to be thorough in my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    He cares!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    Dr T does an excellent job of explaining things and has great concern for your health and wellbeing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/27/2025

    Very good care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Very confident ,comfortable Glad I chose Spectrum Rhumatology

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    He's very nice and explains things very well!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    During my military career I had many different Physicians. Dr. Thabet has been exceptional. I enjoy my conversations with him and he makes me feel comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    Dr. T is amazing. explains everything and is very caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Dr Thabet is a great doctor! I am very fortunate to have him for my RA doctor!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    They are great staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/12/2025

    They are all so so awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2025

    Staff are very kind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2025

    Dr. Thabet listens well and explains things in an understandable way. Great experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/3/2025

    The whole team cares for my needs

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2025

    Very happy😀

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2025

    Likable staff members in greeting and speaking with his nurse.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2025

    I love the care I get the care I get through my doctor and how he includes my husband in on our conversations.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2025

    I have never had a bad experience with Dr Thabet nor his staff. I have gotten to know them well over the last several years, they're very warm & welcoming.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/15/2025

    My doctor is very good she explains everything to me so I will understand and she makes sure I know before I leave

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/15/2025

    Right to answer all my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2025

    I appreciate Dr. Baraket's familiarity with my chart BEFORE he enters the room. This is a rarity.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2025

    Dr. T was extremely thoughtful, kind a good listener and answered any questions I had nurse Mary was wonderful. Also both have smiles to make you feel very comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/11/2025

    They were quick and wonderful.