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Daniel E Hess

Daniel E Hess, MD

Hand and Wrist Orthopedic SurgeryElbow Orthopedic Surgery

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals

About Daniel E Hess

About the Provider

Dr. Hess is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in operative and non-operative treatment of hand and upper extremity musculoskeletal pathology with a sub-specialty certification in hand surgery. He earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in Grand Rapids. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville and his hand surgery, upper extremity and microvascular surgery fellowship at Duke University Health System in Durham, North Carolina.

Locations

  1. Corewell Health Orthopedics - 2770 E Beltline Ave NE
  2. Corewell Health Orthopedics - Rockford

Experience

Education

  • Fellowship: Duke Graduate Medical Education, Surgery of the Hand, 2020
  • Residency: University of Virginia Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2019
  • Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2014

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2022

Insurance

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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 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
  • 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

133 ratings, 44 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 2/20/2026

    Great Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    He was extremely knowledgeable, and took the time to look at my history in considering how best to treat my injury. He explained my options thoroughly and was supportive of my decision after welcoming and answering our questions. I am very happy with my experience, and feel calm knowing that Dr. Hess will offer excellent care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    Very knowledgeable and if he’s unsure he will ask other doctors for help.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2026

    Dr. Hess is at the top of my list if I ever need his specialty again!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2026

    Very knowledgeable and clearly explained the result of my injury

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    More doctors should be like Dr. Hess. There was never a point I felt rushed during my appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    He cares and wants to make sure everything is taken care of.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Dr. Hess is a very caring doctor. He listens when you have a concern. He's very informative and he's up front on what to expect after surgery.

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

    Professional, courteous

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/3/2026

    Professional

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

    He's a kind. Caring, and highly competent dr.

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

    He is amazing

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

    Apparently he knows very well his job

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

    Dr. Hess is always very professional, knowledgeable and kind.

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

    He is a great doctor!

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

    Extremely nice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Very comforting and knowledgeable! Appreciated what he had to say!

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

    During each appointment, Dr has took the time to listen to my concerns and carefully explain what he would be doing and how.

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

    Most amazing experience and the best care

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

    EXCELLLANT

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

    He didn't show xrays explain what was going on. Took hand babbled bunch big words to computor I hadn't clue! No suggestions to control pain. Quick visit in out

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

    He's awesome!

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

    I am very confident that Daniel Hess will do a great job on my care and surgery

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    It was and has been so far a great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Excellent feedback from Dr Hess

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

    As previously stated, Dr Hess understood my issues and was attentive to them. He was professional and very detailed in his explanations and recommendations.

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

    Explained everything to me n didnt hurry n made sure I understood everything

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

    HE and Christian, as well as the radiology staff were fine.

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

    He makes sure I (and my husband too) understand what care he is giving…great personality

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

    Explain everything very well. Very kind

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

    Dr Hess explained the procedure and the healing process in a manner that made it easy to understand. He’s very good at his job and seems to care about my progress

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

    Went very well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    Very pleased with Dr. Hess and Christopher.

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

    My care was great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2025

    They were wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2025

    They are amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2025

    I'm a better man today because of you Guys

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2025

    10/10 recommend. Also, the young man who checked me in before I met with Dr. Hess was very pleasant and efficient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2025

    Everyone was very friendly and professional. Dr. Hess helped explain how all my surgeries would go start to finish. He was very posative and when you're gonna have a procedure , that's definitely what you need.

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

    I am very pleased!

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

    Please make sure that Dr. Hess and his staff get acknowledged. I want someone to tell me that they were.

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

    the provider was great but it took way too long to get an appointment