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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

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

89 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.

  • No RatingReviewed on 4/16/2025

    I am 83 years old and get confused about medications and appointments. They always guide me the right way.

    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