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Donald M Chaffee, III

Donald M Chaffee, III, MD

Family Medicine

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
Need help scheduling? Call (616) 494-5800

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 Zeeland Hospital

About Donald M Chaffee, III

About the Provider

Donald Chaffee, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. Dr. Chaffee earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. He completed his family medicine residency at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, his faculty development fellowship at University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and served as an attending physician (both in active duty and as a civilian) at Womack Army Medical Center on Fort Bragg in North Carolina.  

Facts About Me

His clinical interests include hypertension and diabetes management, health screening, and procedures such as long-acting birth control and vasectomies.

Locations

  1. Corewell Health Internal Medicine and Family Medicine - Lakewood
    • phone: 616-494-5800
    • fax: 616-494-5901

Experience

Education

  • Fellowship: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, 2018
  • Residency: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Family Medicine, 2014
  • Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2011

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 2014

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 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
  • 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

4.8 out of 5

235 ratings, 91 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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  • No RatingReviewed on 3/19/2026

    Very caring doctor

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Fair

  • No RatingReviewed on 3/14/2026

    Great doctor. I have much confidence in him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    He is the best listener and a great doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Very willing to be helpful .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/7/2026

    Never hurried

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

    I have always been very happy with the treatment and support by DR Chaffee

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Todo bien en mí caso, solo que sigan con su buen trabajo

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

    Everything fine

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

    Fine pCP

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

    As I said before, I like Dr Shaffie very well. He doesn’t act like he’s in a hurry just to kick you out of there. I appreciate the way you treats me.

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

    He’s a very good listener and easy to talk with. He is very kind and gracious.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    Great insight with my diagnosis

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

    It’s always great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    Keep up the great job 👏

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    He is a sweetie

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

    Nice guy👍

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

    Dr. Chaffee listens, is attentive and explains what is going on!

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

    Dr. Chaffee is very knowledgeable and has excellent communication skills.

  • No RatingReviewed on 1/3/2026

    Very professional, quick to help with medical needs

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    very good listener

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

    I appreciate dr Chaffee, very helpful and knowledgeable.

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

    Very professional and willing to listen

  • No RatingReviewed on 12/10/2025

    He did a good job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    He listened to all my concerns w/o rushing

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

    Dr chaffee is always willing to openly discuss my concerns and clearly answer my questions he is kind and caring.

  • No RatingReviewed on 11/24/2025

    Very easy to understand and helpful to me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    I didn’t feel rushed. All my issues were addressed. Very personable!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    I feel lucky to have found a doctor that I view as caring and competent.

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

    Great discussion on current and future needs for care.

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

    He was interested in my questions and was caring and displayed empathy for my situation.

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

    I’m very pleased with him.

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

    He is professional and caring about my health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    Great “ bedside manner “…

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    He listened and helped me to understand my options

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

    All around a good visit. Answered my questions.

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

    Grateful for being accepted as a new patient. Trust he will provide very good care.

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

    Did not seem very competent.

  • No RatingReviewed on 10/23/2025

    He is good

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

    Professional, knowledgeable, good listener

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

    Dr chaffee is warm and caring, he listens and explains well, asks if I have questions, I know I am in good hands and trust his care

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

    He never rushes me and always takes care to make sure I understand everything

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    I was very concerned about my situation, but he put my heart at ease and didn't make me feel like a dumb, old lady.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Listens well, gives good feedback, kind

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

    Absolutely loved him! Very people friendly, very easy to talk to.

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

    He took his time with me and didn’t make me feel like I was wasting his time!

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

    It was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Dr. Chaffee’s right on the ball remember talking about what Weston was interested in with at school and it’s been a year. I’m asking him about his dermatology with his acne. He really knew the person.

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

    Likable Doctor

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

    Nice guy, answered all my questions and listened well

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

    I definitely like how he made sure I understood directions and his professional feedback

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

    Answered all my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    He treats me as a valued patient.

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

    Poor

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

    Friendly, personal

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

    He is professional.

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

    You listen very carefully and then he talks about it and then we decide what to do. He’s very good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Very good!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    He listens to me and explains everything in detail

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    He listens before doctoring.

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

    Couldn't give me an answer or solution to my concerns, and can't get me to a specialist for several months.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Easy to talk to

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

    I would have expected he do things like listen to my my hart, check eyes etc.

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

    My last doctor. Dr. Faber was terrible at listening to my needs. He seemed very cold, especially to my mental health problems. He kinda treated me like I was whiney and he had better, more important things to do than tske care of me and my silly depression, anxiety, ptsd, ect. After a while I just stopped coming in. Ignored my health because I didn't want to deal with him judging me. Dr. Chafee is the exact opposite. No ego, no drama. Such a calming voice. He was so sweet. Emotionally I was in a state because the ER told me I might have somthing very serious wrong with my liver. They made me wait 2 weeks. Dr. Chaffee was so kind and gently, carefully explained whst happened, that I was ok and what lifestyle changes I need to make. He was actually very supportive of the changes I had already made too. I asked the same questions over and over and he was still so patient. We need more like him. Less ego, more heart. Thanks Doc! U made me feel safe.

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

    He actually listened to me and answered my questions.

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

    Explained things well.

  • No RatingReviewed on 6/8/2025

    I appreciated his care and concern

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

    First time with Dr Chaffee and appreciated his care for me.

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

    Answered all my questions and am very satisfied with his advice.

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

    Very impressed

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

    we only seen Dr Chaffee only once.

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

    Very carefully answers questions in realistic approach's. Very thorough and informative

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

    He hasn’t been my Doctor that long and beyond a Physical we haven’t really crossed paths, which is a good thing.

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

    Very likable and knowledgeable.

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

    Dr. Chaffee helped me a great deal and put my mind at ease on a couple of issues that I was very concerned about.

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

    Dr. Chaffee took the time to listen to and address my concerns, and was friendly and professional in my care.

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

    It was fine It is what healthcare is today

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/22/2025

    They was awesome

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

    Seemed to listen

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

    Staff professional and friendly.

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

    Nurses are always nice. And i feel i have a friendship with my doctor more than just being another client sent out the door. Very nice people very professional

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2025

    Not much is done in checking your health. Just a BP, and your oxygen levels. No temp, checking of ears nose or mouth.

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

    Very good in did

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

    Dr Chaffee is very attentive and caring He makes one feel at ease

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2025

    Very happy with the care provided.

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

    I was satisfied

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

    I really like Dr Chaffee. Easy to talk to,friendly, and listens to me. Respectfull of my questions.

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

    I’m grateful for the timelessness and ability to see me, made me feel more at ease

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

    Dr. Chaffee is an excellent communicator. He answered my question in the patient portal within a few hours.

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

    Keep up the good work in keeping everyone healthy