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Emilio Valdes

Emilio Valdes, MD

4.959 ratings, 22 reviews

Pain MedicineInterventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals

About Emilio Valdes

About the Provider

Dr. Valdes is a board-certified physician specializing in interventional pain management. Dr. Valdes earned his medical degree from Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He completed his anesthesiology residency at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County in Chicago and his pain medicine fellowship at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.

Facts About Me

His clinical interests include neuromodulation, minimally invasive surgical interventions, radiofrequency ablations, peripheral nerve blocks and steroid injections.

Locations

  1. Corewell Health Spine and Pain Management - Wealthy
    • 1900 Wealthy Street Southeast, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
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Experience

Education

  • Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, Pain Medicine, 2020
  • Residency: Cook County Health, Anesthesiology, 2019
  • Medical School: Universidad Iberoamericana, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2013

Board Certifications

  • Anesthesiology: American Board of Anesthesiology, 2022
  • Pain Medicine: American Board of Anesthesiology, 2022

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
  • 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

59 ratings, 22 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 2/4/2026

    He is kind and knowledgeable!

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

    E Valdes provided a clear, concise plan. He explained his findings and plan of care in a manner I understood. He listened to my concerns and was straightforward and honest with his response- didn’t over promise yet allowed me to be part of the care plan.

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

    He gave me some goals and I felt listened to and I feel he was very knowledgeable and informative best doctor I have seen in quite awhile!

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

    He is a pleasure to be with.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    This provider is thorough and explains things in a way I can understand. I also like the options in phases to help with my issue.

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

    Everything was fine.

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

    I have explained this in my first comments. Dr. Valdes is excellent!

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

    I love how persable he is and very caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Dr. Valdes takes his time and is a careful listener.

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

    He knew what was probably wrong with me and I go back and get an MRI to make sure what is all wrong with me and the doctor will do what needs to get done, accordingly to the results of the MRI. Also the MRI will be done where his office is and the results read right then and then I will see the doctor. Couldn't get any better than that.

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

    Very caring, took his time to explain things

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

    Very impressed seems kind, knowledgeable and open

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

    More treatment scheduled, so will be determined

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

    They listen and they are amazing

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

    Dr Valdes is the best. He is very understanding of my pain and makes you feel comfortable.

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

    All staff are very professional and very knowledgeable and friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2025

    Very pleased! Kimberly was great!

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

    I was thankful I could get in so quickly for an injection.

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

    One of the best doctors I have ever had.

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

    Dr. Valdez was very helpful clarifying what I have going on with my lower back.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2025

    Very personable, not examining me at all was a deal breaker

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

    Great Service overall