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Edward T Murphy

Edward T Murphy, MD

Lung Transplant SurgeryCardiothoracic Surgery

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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 Edward T Murphy

About the Provider

Edward Murphy, MD, FACS, FCCP, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Murphy earned his medical degree from The State University of New York at Stony Brook in Stony Brook, New York. He completed his surgery residency at The University of Vermont in Burlington, and his thoracic and cardiovascular residency at University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky.

Locations

  1. Corewell Health Cardiothoracic Surgery - 221 Michigan St NE
    • 221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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  2. Corewell Health Structural Heart and Valve Center - 221 Michigan St NE
    • 221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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  3. Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Transplant Center - 275 Michigan St NE

Experience

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, 1995
  • Residency: University of Vermont College of Medicine, Surgery (General Surgery), 1993
  • Medical School: The School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Medical Center, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1988

Board Certifications

  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 1996

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
  • 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

75 ratings, 35 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 2/15/2026

    Candid, clear and respectful, answering my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2026

    Seemed very knowledgeable and interested in my concerns. Great bed side manner.

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

    Dr. Murphy has been my Dr. For 20 years and always explains everything so I can understand it. He is straight forward and still empathetic. I appreciate his great expertise.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/2/2026

    His honest, clear explanations were most helpful in reaching my decision about surgery.

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

    He provided the details of future surgery concisely.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Very pleased with Dr. Murphy. He was comfortable being around and explained everything, answering all of our questions allowing us to understand this procedure.

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

    Thank you Dr. Murphy for your dedication to your patients, and your guidance and advice in my journey to a cure for me. 🙏

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

    Excellent loved the way he explained and his Drawing on the board was so reassuring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    Could not have Ben better,he is my man

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

    He explained mostly very good until I got sent emergency then I felt kinda ignored.

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

    Grateful to have had him perform my surgery

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

    I feel like I'll be in good hands when he performs my surgery.

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

    He is such a caring Dr. I was so blessed to have him as my surgeon. He cares about his patients equally.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    Excellent doctor/surgeon. Listens very well.

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

    He made me feel so comfortable extremely knowledgeable gave me answers worked with me to make a decision on the Correct Repair I was definitely very impressed with him

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

    He explained everything very well, and put my mind at ease.

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

    He is to the point.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Very thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    Dr. Murphy was very helpful and knew the next steps I needed to continue with my heart care. Very pleased and happy. The Doctor has a ver Pleasant disposition and really answered my questions!

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

    Very positive beside manner, very knowledgeable and detailed information provided for this amazing medical surgery

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Good explanation about the rationale for the recommended surgery

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

    👍 I'm confident he'll perform my surgery at the highest standard.

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

    Very satisfied with care.

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

    Very kind and professional. A very tough mix to find. We are very happy with our choice.

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

    He was running vehind but still patient and amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    First time I ever did virtual had a little trouble, but it worked pretty good

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

    Good bedside manner, professional and to the point, and was easy to understand!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    Dr Murphy addressed my questions which I wrote down and provided to the assistant I saw prior to the time with him and he addressed them, and gave me time for additional thought/questions.

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

    Most wonderful in all areas! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

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

    Dr is perfect

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

    Best!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2025

    I very much so I think I am in the best care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/15/2025

    As I have only had a TeleMed conference with Dr. Murphy this far I think this survey is a bit premature.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2025

    Dr Murphy was the most kind, caring Dr. He made me feel very at ease with the procedure I was having done.

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

    There really isn’t much more I can say, Dr. Murphy and his staff and everyone at Corewell go above for their patients