
Caroline Buckley, MD
Pediatrics
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
About Caroline Buckley
About the Provider
My dad had cancer when I was growing up, so I spent a lot of time in hospitals. I was so grateful for how much the doctors helped him and our family. I got into medicine because I wanted to help others in a similar way. I am especially passionate about newborn care, adolescent care, pediatric mental health, caring for kids with complex medical conditions, and supporting neurodiversity.
My approach is rooted in compassion, evidence-based medicine, clear communication, and a deep respect for the needs of each child. I work hard to make visits fun, friendly, and as stress‑free as possible — because when kids feel comfortable, they’re more open, honest, and engaged in their own health. I partner closely with my patients and their parents, teaching them bodily autonomy and empowering them to make the best possible decisions about their care.
I love working with kids. Their honesty, imagination, and energy are infectious. And they’re hilarious! Helping kids feel safe, confident, and curious about their own health gives me a lot of joy.
Locations
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Academic General Pediatric Clinic - 275 Michigan St NE
- 275 Michigan Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Get Directions
- phone: 616-391-8810
- fax: 616-391-8897
Experience
Education
- Residency: Michigan State University, Pediatrics, 2025
- Medical School: Western Michigan University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2022
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2025
Insurance
- Aetna/Cofinity
- 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
- 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