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Caroline Buckley

Caroline Buckley, MD

Pediatrics

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Affiliations

  • 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

  1. Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Academic General Pediatric Clinic - 275 Michigan St NE

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

Search plans
  • 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