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Christopher R Barnes

Christopher R Barnes, DO

Geriatric Medicine

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals

About Christopher R Barnes

About the Provider

Christopher Barnes, DO, is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. Dr. Barnes earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing. He completed his family medicine residency at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Dr. Barnes is a part of the Corewell Health Advanced Primary Care Clinic, focused on patients that are 65 and older, on Medicare, and who have multiple chronic diseases that need close care and management.

Facts About Me

I grew up in Grand Rapids and I wanted to be a physician from a young age. I have always enjoyed sports and activities outside such as golf and fishing. I now enjoy watching and coaching my children in sports.

Locations

  1. Corewell Health Advanced Primary Care - Alpine

Experience

Education

  • Residency: Michigan State University College of Medicine GME, Family Medicine, 2004
  • Residency: Bi-County Community Hospital, Surgery (General Surgery), 2001
  • Internship: Bi-County Community Hospital, Transitional Year, 2000
  • Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 1999

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 2004

Insurance

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  • 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
  • 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

4.9 out of 5

291 ratings, 113 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 2/24/2026

    Excellent , caring physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Professional manor. Easy communication. Eye contact . reviewed my concerns before visit but most of all he was focused on me NOT the computer.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2026

    Outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Excellent

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

    He’s always kind and respectful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Kept me on track This is NOW

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

    dr Barns is my primary care physician so obviously I trust him with my life

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

    That was my first experience with Dr. Barnes and from start to finish my continued to increase in a positive manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    I would recommend him to others

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

    We appreciate the attention and care we get a great deal. Chris listens and we feel always does his best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    I can’t imagine a more personable provider.

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

    Great and knowledgeable regarding my history

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

    He listened to us. He explained things so they were easy to understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2025

    Dr Barnes is the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Accommodating and informed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr.Barnes ia as good of a physician as anyone else,maybe better.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Easy to talk to, thorough with explanations.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    From the very beginning when we entered the office, everything went very well. Kennedy, the assistant to Dr. Barnes did a very good job very professional and what she did. Dr. Barnes was great. He took the time to listen to me and took the time to give me an answer that I could understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    I felt very much at ease with Dr. Barnes. He listened to me and took his time. Most of all, he cared. That, to me, means everything.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    He took time with me and listened to what I had to say and answered all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Dr Barnes takes time to listen and really seems to care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    He’s a kind and knowledgeable person and I appreciate his support

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    He listened, and I took him into account. My thoughts about my care and gave me options for other care and ways to deal with my care.

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

    He has a very good manner about him. He listens and takes time without hurrying to get to his next patient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    He listens. Very pleasant and friendly. If I had to make a choice, it would be him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    His demeanor left me with a sense of confidence in being under his care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Caring, thorough, listened to my concerns and explained solutions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Dr. Barnes is very careing and does not rush through your appointment

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

    He's been my primary for over twenty years. He is a very caring compassionate Doctor. I owe him many thanks, for his care of me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    He is a very caring and professional doctor and listens to my symptoms .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Dr. Barnes is very thorough….he listens to you and explains things in a way that you can understand. He never makes you feel like he’s in a hurry.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Took the time to listen to my concerns. Explained things in a way that I could understand. I did not feel rushed.

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

    I feel he is easy to work with

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

    Dr Barnes cares and listens well. Always has!!

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

    Trustworthy and kind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Dr. Barnes is a very good listener and always explains everything so you understand completely

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Easy to understand his reasoning for care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    He is a good doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    We click together well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    After careful questioning, he either puts me on a rehab program or orders tests that confirm what the real issue is.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Answered my questions and was kind and polite to my daughter and I

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Very nice person

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    Answered any questions I had and made positive suggestions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    He frequently provides information and insight that I was not aware of, and provides options for my care that include an action plan (ie., medication options).

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    It is very easy to talk to Dr. BARNES. He spends time with me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    Kind, helpful, spoke honestly of his thoughts on my symptoms

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    A Dr. who never makes you feel rushed. Answers the questions you have. Very caring, compassionate man!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Always trying to accommodate my needs. Good listener

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

    Always professional, caring, and informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    He has been my Doctor for over 20 years and in this his third location I go to and i continue to follow him around because of excellent care I receive from him and his staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Dr. Barnes explained very well his plan for my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Always there when needed

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

    He is excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/13/2025

    He encompasses the true meaning of “a great doctor”.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    He let me know I needed to be there.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    He also listens and has common sense solutions to my questions.

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

    Dr. Barnes is a one of a kind physician. He is kind, patient, proactive and easy to talk with about my medical issues. He always has recommendations for my care and follow up that fit with my lifestyle and age.

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

    Dr. Barnes provided me with a good plan. He answered my questions about health issues and advised me to avoid certain activities that are detrimental.

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

    I feel very confident in my experiences with him. He is caring and capable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    I have a lot of issues that I am dealing with and he helps me see the good and the bad that I don't always see

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

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    I feel very lucky to have Christopher Barnes as my new doctor. Thanks to Dr. Richard Feenstra recommending this practice.

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

    I have been going to Dr. Barnes for years. I could not ask for better care when I walk out the door after my appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Very nice person felt I new him forever God Bless

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    Always treats me like a friend. Cares about me as a patient!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Patiently connects with me and explains complex topics in understandable ways

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

    He treats you like a person!

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

    He was very encouraging and affirming of me as a patient!

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

    Very knowledgeable, friendly, and personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    A very thorough pleasant Doctor

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

    He was so nice and very professional. He explained everything to me in detail and took plenty of time with me. I was very happy with the level of care from him.

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

    Very understanding and professional

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

    Great guy. Relates to you

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

    He's a good guy

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

    Dr. BARNES made every effort to include me in our plan for my health

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

    I would like him as my primary doctor.

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

    The guy awesome intelligent

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

    He is a " GOAT " greatest of all time " well deserved

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

    He’s a really nice guy and very professional.

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

    Used the AI device to record my appointment ! Don’t really know if I like it, not so much!

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

    He listened to me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/20/2025

    Dr. gave every opportunity to bring up any matter of concern.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Dr.Barnes is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Would love to keep this provider for years

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/3/2025

    Life is good.

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

    Friendly

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

    Dr Barnes has relieved me of prescriptions, at the first meeting with him, i was taking, i think eleven different prescriptions, now i am taking three different insulin's, instead of two, and am now taking 6 oral medicines a day.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2025

    He listens and sends me on to specialists if needed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2025

    Very knowledgeable, and friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2025

    Dr Barnes listens and always provides what he feels is the best option for care!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2025

    The dr listened to my issues then gave me very good explanation for what he suggested.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2025

    Hard to improve on excellence.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2025

    Dr Barnes is always friendly. He is familiar with my history. He listens and asks questions. I feel heard by him.

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

    This was an initial contract visit to know my new PCP. There was no treatment involved.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2025

    Dr Barnes is outstanding doctor. He cares about you and your issues. Very caring physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/1/2025

    Known my dr. For years

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/1/2025

    Friendly, effective and cared about me as an individual.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2025

    Always current on my health status and very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2025

    Very good Doctor 👍

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2025

    Dr. Barnes makes the time for me…EVERY time I come in. He really, really listens.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2025

    Always look for my best interest

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2025

    Doctors primary concern was not my primary concern

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2025

    Not much more to say everything was fine

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2025

    Very kind, caring, understanding and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2025

    Special thank you to Dr. Barnes, Rachel , Janice and the rest of the crew for caring so much.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/11/2025

    Thank you for great service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2025

    Dr. Barnes is a breath of fresh air compared to the typical provider.

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

    They are very helpful and good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2025

    Friendly and professional and knowledgeable and cariing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2025

    I believe he does care about my overall health