
Daniel E Hess, MD
Hand and Wrist Orthopedic SurgeryElbow Orthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- 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
- Corewell Health Orthopedics - 2770 E Beltline Ave NE
- 2770 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- Get Directions
- phone: 616-267-8860
- fax: 616-267-8442
- Corewell Health Orthopedics - Rockford
- 8501 Meadow Creek, Rockford, MI 49341
- Get Directions
- phone: 616-267-8860
- fax: 616-267-8442
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
- 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 reviewsCorewell 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Great Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Very knowledgeable and if he’s unsure he will ask other doctors for help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
Dr. Hess is at the top of my list if I ever need his specialty again!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
Very knowledgeable and clearly explained the result of my injury
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
He cares and wants to make sure everything is taken care of.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
Professional, courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2026
Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2025
He's a kind. Caring, and highly competent dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
He is amazing
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Apparently he knows very well his job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Dr. Hess is always very professional, knowledgeable and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
He is a great doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Extremely nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Very comforting and knowledgeable! Appreciated what he had to say!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
Most amazing experience and the best care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
EXCELLLANT
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
He's awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
It was and has been so far a great experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Excellent feedback from Dr Hess
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Explained everything to me n didnt hurry n made sure I understood everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2025
HE and Christian, as well as the radiology staff were fine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
He makes sure I (and my husband too) understand what care he is giving…great personality
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
Explain everything very well. Very kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Went very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/14/2025
Very pleased with Dr. Hess and Christopher.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
My care was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
They were wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
They are amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
I'm a better man today because of you Guys
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
I am very pleased!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/6/2025
the provider was great but it took way too long to get an appointment