
Brett W Martin, DO
Non-Operative OrthopedicsOrthopedic Sports Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Ludington Hospital
- Corewell Health Gerber Hospital
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
About Brett W Martin
About the Provider
Dr. Martin is a double board-certified physician specializing in sports medicine. He earned his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. He completed his family medicine residency at Metro Health Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan and his sports medicine fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
His clinical interests include non-operative management of sports or trauma-related shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle injuries, acute and chronic joint pain, osteoarthritis, concussion care, fracture care, orthopedic-related preventive medicine, and helping patients achieve health through exercise, diet and lifestyle changes.
Locations
- Corewell Health Gerber Hospital Multispecialty Clinic - Fremont
- 230 West Oak Street, Fremont, MI 49412
- Get Directions
- phone: 231-924-4200
- fax: 616-267-9046
- Corewell Health Ludington Hospital Multispecialty Center - Atkinson Orthopedics
- 7 Atkinson Drive, Suite 200, Ludington, MI 49431
- Get Directions
- phone: 231-843-2664
- fax: 231-845-6873
Experience
Education
- Fellowship: Michigan State University College of Medicine GME, Sports Medicine, 2006
- Residency: University of Michigan Health - West, Family Medicine, 2005
- Internship: University of Michigan Health - West, Transitional Year, 2003
- Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 2002
Board Certifications
- Sports Medicine: American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, 2011
- Family Medicine/OMT: American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, 2005
Insurance
- 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 Medicare Advantage
- 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
- Trinity Health Plan of MI
- UHC/Optum (VA Community Care Network)
- UM Health Plan
- United Health Care Commercial
- United Health Care Community Plan (Medicaid)
- United Health Care Dual Complete
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
148 ratings, 51 reviewsCorewell 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Great communication, makes me feel very confident in my care, easy to talk with and get feedback. Great Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Very good speaker and very personable. Brett is a realistic goal provider and has a good feel for patience that are really wanting to move forward and are trying hard to get past the injuries. Great motivader.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
I appreciated the time he took to explain my problem and the alternative solutions that would help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
He's the perfect DO for my medical needs, wants, and desires.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Straight forward, friendly, explained xrays well, great listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
He was very Understanding and listened
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Dr. Martin is very thorough with his exams and has a way of explaining medical terms and the situation so the patient, regardless of age, is able to fully understand. I appreciate his efforts and time to make sure everyone is fully understanding of the situation and steps moving forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2025
Dr. Martin is a fantastic Doctor who I appreciate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Very friendly and empathetic of my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Dr. Martin is professional, friendly, caring, answer all my questions and gives sound advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
To the point and fixed my problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
Very informative and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
Friendly and made me feel at ease
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
You Rock Doc
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2025
Dr. Martin cares about patients and it shows. We left his office confident in his diagnosis and with the information required to not only care for injury but help prevent future injury.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
Super
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
He remembered me from a year ago and had exceptional bed side manners. I thought of a question after he left and came back to give me a very detailed answer. 12 out of 10. Highly recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Professional but friendly. Knowledgeable but able to explain things in clear terms .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Very happy with my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2025
Explained everything the way I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Awesome provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
I’m impressed with his professional background and how he explained my treatment in a way that was easy to follow. He’s both professional and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
A+ care Exceptional experience with the GH ortho team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
He's caring, personable, honest. He explains his findings in a way that's easy to understand and very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
He is very professional and took his time, rather than being rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Dr. Martin was great explaining options and working with me to decide the best course of action for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
He’s great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Already answered very impressed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
He listens. Great character
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
He’s great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Dr Martin has exceptional “bed side manner”. He always explains everything with clarity. He is calm, friendly, understanding, and patient. I am grateful for his expertise and upbeat demeanor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Dr. Martin is by far the best Doctor I have ever had . I’m 85
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2025
Great doctor very nice easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Very friendly, down to earth and thorough. Takes his time, not in a rush.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
Very polite, caring, explain everything to where u can understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Great doctor do pleasant and great technique-very minimal discomfort of procedures he has done for me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
He listens to you as u explains your health problems n he removed alot of fluids from my right knee n it ease my pain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
As I said earlier, I was very pleased with Dr. Martin. He communicates well with teenagers.( and parents) I found him both caring and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him to other families.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Explained ever thing very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2025
Excellent communication skills and genuine concern about my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2025
Answering all my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
It is very attentive and explains very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Well, talked about my history and since my original injury was playing baseball in the 1960s we talked about that sport.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
Explained everything very well!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
He explained my condition very well, understood him totally!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
He was Great....
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2025
Dr. Martin is very professional, competent, and caring. Extremely good with elderly patients!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
I felt more comfortable with him then any other physician in the Ludington area.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
It was a good experience in all ways
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
My provider was very informative and patient and kind which made me feel very very comfortable with my experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
None needed. All good.