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Bethany J Tillema

Bethany J Tillema, PA-C

Hip and Knee Orthopedic SurgeryShoulder and Elbow Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Sports Medicine

Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call (616) 935-6260

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Greenville Hospital
  • Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital
  • Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals

About Bethany J Tillema

About the Provider

Bethany Tillema, PA-C is a certified physician assistant. She earned her bachelor's degree in sports medicine/athletic training from Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant and her master's degree in physician assistant studies from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids. Bethany is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Michigan Academy
of Physician Assistants.

Locations

  1. Corewell Health Orthopedics - Grand Haven
    • phone: 616-935-6260
    • fax: 616-935-6265
  2. Corewell Health Orthopedics - 2770 E Beltline Ave NE
    • phone: 616-267-8860
    • fax: 616-267-8442
  3. Corewell Health Orthopedics - Lakewood
    • phone: 616-267-8860
    • fax: 616-267-8442

Experience

Education

  • Graduate: Grand Valley State University-Health Campus, Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), 2017

Board Certifications

  • Physician Assistant: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2017

Insurance

Please contact the practice office to confirm your specific plan. If you have questions about paying for care or would like to speak to a financial counselor, please visit our financial assistance page.
Search plans
  • 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
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Meridian AmBetter
  • Meridian Complete (MI Health LINK) Dual Eligible
  • Meridian Medicaid
  • 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

5 out of 5

83 ratings, 42 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 2/16/2026

    She was friendly and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Very personable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    We really enjoyed meeting her and have her care for my daughter! I would recommend her! She is very kind and knowledgeable!

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

    She seemed very knowledgable about my issue and made helpful suggestions for resolution.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Bethany takes the time to explain and genuinely cares about a good solution.

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

    She is wonderful

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

    Thorough exam and interested my wellbeing.

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

    She was very kind!

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

    She remarked about the T-shirt I was wearing. We talked baseball which made me feel comfortable with her.

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

    She is the best ortho pa they have and amazing

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

    She has always been wonderful, explaining options, asking which way I want to pursue.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    Great PA Explained all options for treatment in a kind caring manner

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

    I would come back , she listens to me about my pain and made me feel like she un stands me

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

    She was stellar medical care provider!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    Five plus stars

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

    I felt my injuries were important to her. Very attentive and much knowledge about my care needs

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

    She listens well, and is willing to try different things. She also usually responds quickly to messages in MyChart.

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

    Took time ,didn’t rush it

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Friendly nice explained all

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

    She really listened.

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

    She is great at responding to questions through MyChart.

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

    Very pleasant provider and her nurse was very kind as well.

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

    I wish she was my family doctor!

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

    In all honesty, going to any doctor makes me anxious. Bethany was the exception. She was great.

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

    Was one of the best office visits I’ve ever had!

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

    She was kind and considerate, she took time with me without being rushed.

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

    Very compassionate and gave me hope to improve my heath

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

    Thank you so much Bethany. Your the Best

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

    She was very caring and thorough.Everything was explained well and never felt rushed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Great staff

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

    Bethany was on the phone to set up an appointment with a surgeon while I was there She was on it

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

    Bethany is awesome. She listened to me and acted as if she cared.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Knowledgeable, friendly, excellent communication.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    Bethany and Stephanie were wonderful!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    Other than the check-in experience, the people there are wonderful and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2025

    Sometimes there is a large gap of time to get appointments when I would wish for one in the next few days but they try hard

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2025

    Very thorough and explained things to my niece so she could understand

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

    No complaints

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2025

    Still waiting for less pain

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

    She was professional and asked about my concerns. She addressed all of my issues

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2025

    I love everyone who has seen me for my healthcare concerns and improving my overall health from my provider to specialists to orthopedics