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Charles L Madden

Charles L Madden, MD

Family Medicine

LGBTQIA+ Safe & Affirming
Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
Need help scheduling? Call (231) 796-3200

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17
  • Adult 18-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital
  • Corewell Health Reed City Hospital

About Charles L Madden

LGBTQIA+ Safe & Affirming

To earn the "Safe and Affirming" designation, providers individually complete an online training program which includes modules developed by the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center. For more information, click here.

Locations

  1. Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital Family Medicine - 215th Ave
    • phone: 231-796-3200
    • fax: 231-796-5562

Experience

Education

  • Residency: Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Family Medicine, 2021
  • Residency: University of Missouri School of Medicine-GME, Surgery (General Surgery), 2018
  • Medical School: Louisiana State University at Shreveport, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2017

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 2021

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 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

4.8 out of 5

233 ratings, 85 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 3/20/2026

    Dr. Madden always provides thorough compassionate care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    He and good caring doctor,wish we need more doctor like him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    Excellent physician. Very thoughtful.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    Overall, good provider.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/15/2026

    Don't wait for the patient to ask for help. If the patient brings up something it is important to them. Acknowledge their concern and offer help.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Very thorough and professional. As well as kind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Love going to dr madden, really listens to what have to say

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Excellent doctor, excellent bed side manor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    He answered my questions in a professional manner

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    I feel he is knowledgeable and has my best interest at heart

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Dr Madden is very knowledgeable and helpful. I appreciated the recommendation of an ENT doctor. He explained things so that I was able to understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Covered lots of issues and then reviewed them all before I left

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Appreciate his thoroughness and the summary he provided in MyChart.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    It was all around good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    A good doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    He listened and care for his patients

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Good

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    I believe that I have said enough. And no follow-up after a week is just not acceptable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Very informative, patient, answered all questions and comfortable to talk to!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    He’s a good guy!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    Caring, knowledgeable, listened to my concerns ~ Great doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    Dr Madden is very caring.........

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    He is outstanding, great listener and pays attention to my needs and words. I trust him completely. He is one of the Best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Glad that he is my doctor. I’ve been scared of doctors for my whole life, until now.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Very professional and friendly

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

    Dr. Madden is the best, he always listens to my concerns. He explains everything so that its understandable and I leave with no questions/concerns not answered. Stephanie is super nice, she makes it very comfortable which makes the visit more relaxing. Dr. Madden and crew are the best! Thank you for your kindness!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    He always listens to everything I have to say and explains it back to me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    Dr. Madden was very thorough and listened to my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    He's very patient with me explaining all of my issues and concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Dr. Madden is a pleasant and knowledgeable professional. Easy to communicate with.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    I learn something new every time I meet with Dr Madden.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    He listens to my issues and gave me explanation on my issues

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/6/2025

    Dr. Madden is a wonderful doctor. He goes above and beyond to make sure that I received quality care. I felt heard.

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

    It's not the doctor I'm satisfied with him it's everything else I'v mentioned

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2025

    He is wonderful, and did everything he could to make sure my son understood what was happening and why things were happening the way they were. He made sure us parents understood everything as well, and was great at explaining

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    He had an Resident with yesterday and she was also very helpful and was very pleasant experience. I wish her all the best in her future!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    He always takes time to explain and ask questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Very caring and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    He seems concerned about your condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    Dr, Madden is very thorough, very attentive and explains everything in a very understandable and pleasant way. He gives me the time I need to tell him about my concerns.

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

    He new what to do and explained it to me

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

    Dr Madden really listens and cares. Ive spent most od my life going to the local clinics since I didnt have health insurance. Its very nice having a family doctor that remembers you and listens. I hope I have him for many years to come.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr. Answers all my ?s plus he explains everything

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Great first visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    The team addressing my visits are like a well oil machine. Then Dr.Madden, steps in and I am relaxed and ready to articulate my status so he can evaluate my needs. He was the right pick.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    I wish the conversations felt more understanding and comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    Dr. Madden is a very caring doctor. He listened to me and I understood what he was telling me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    He's a very compassionate Dr. He truly cares about his patients and strives to deliver great quality care to the community

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    He is awesome! He said he would help me with my concerns as much as he can. Thank you Dr. Madden!

  • No RatingReviewed on 6/28/2025

    He is great

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    I was very happy. He was very thorough and seemed very concerned about me and my health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    He's great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/22/2025

    Professional, friendly, kind, helpful physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    I’m very comfortable with Dr.Madden and am pleased that he is my doctor. I was sad to lose Dr. Vanderhill, as my doctor, I had been with him since he started in Big Rapids. Dr. Madden is a very good replacement and I will be with him as long as he is here.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    Goodguy

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/7/2025

    Ya was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    He explained the drugs we were on in a way we could understand

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

    Excellent Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Friendly and he is caring. He respects your concerns

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

    good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    He’s easy to talk to and he listens to you

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

    He listened to us

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

    In my experience, he's a very dishonest person. He clearly does not care about his patients whatsoever and does not listen to his patients

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

    He seems to be interested in my health. We need to keep him in Big Rapids!

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

    As always Dr. Madden was very willing to listen to my questions and provide an answer which was well explained

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

    It’s always a good experience

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

    Very thorough.

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

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/27/2025

    he is good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/19/2025

    Listens to me and as well explaining things to me.

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

    Dr Madden is amazing. I feel lucky to have him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    Amazing job

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    Allowed us additional time in the room after his exam so he could nurse in a clean and quiet environment

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

    I felt I was treated as a valued customer.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/1/2025

    Appreciate the care and courteous service, thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/27/2025

    I really appreciate and enjoy Dr Madden. He is very thoughtful and listened to my need and explained everything in a waybill is easy to understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/26/2025

    I like that he takes time to explain things, provides choices and is open to meeting patients needs

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/24/2025

    Good service and care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/21/2025

    Supper clean office

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

    The Dr and his student were very professional and they helped me so I am a happy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2025

    Please consider each and every pt has a right to their privacy in a very public room where everyone can hear every question being asked. DOB, etc. unacceptable and unprofessional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2025

    Always willing to squeeze me in when needed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2025

    Once we were able to get an appointment, he was very professional and made us understand he had no control of the experience we had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2025

    Dr Madden was great explaining my wellness