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Gerald P Wright, Jr.

Gerald P Wright, Jr., MD

Cutaneous (Skin) Surgical OncologyGastrointestinal Surgical OncologySurgical Oncology

LGBTQIA+ Safe & Affirming
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 Gerald P Wright, Jr.

About the Provider

G. Paul Wright, MD, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in surgical oncology. Dr. Wright earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California. He completed his general surgery residency through Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners in affiliation with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and his complex general surgical oncology fellowship at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pennsylvania.

Dr. Wright's clinical interests include the treatment of breast cancer, melanoma and gastrointestinal cancers, with a focus on specialized techniques for delivering regional chemotherapy to treat advanced malignancies.

LGBTQIA+ Safe & Affirming

To earn the "Safe and Affirming" designation, providers individually complete an online training program which includes modules developed by the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center. For more information, click here.

Locations

  1. Corewell Health Surgical Oncology - Lemmen-Holton
    • 145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5500, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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  2. Corewell Health Comprehensive Breast Clinic - Lemmen-Holton
    • 145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4400, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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  3. Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals General Surgery Residency - 275 Michigan St NE

Experience

Education

  • Fellowship: UPMC-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2017
  • Residency: Michigan State University, Surgery (General Surgery), 2015
  • Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2010

Board Certifications

  • Complex General Surgical Oncology: American Board of Surgery, 2018
  • Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2016

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 Community Plan (Medicaid)
  • United Health Care Dual Complete

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

91 ratings, 39 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 1/31/2026

    He was very informative and very interested in getting me the information I need

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Responsive and friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    he was extremely informative, made it easy to understand, and really made us feel at ease.

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

    I felt very comfortable talking to the doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr. Wright was very informative and knowledgeable, easy to understand. He took the time to explain everything we needed to know about the upcoming procedure and answered all our questions. Made us feel comfortable about the procedure and diagnosis.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/28/2025

    The info he covered on the IGNITE-3 trial was very informative.

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

    Explained the plan well and why this is the best approach.

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

    Good explanation of what he will be doing.

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

    Surgery was scheduled quickly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Very careful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Explains everything in general terms

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Personable - willing & able to answer all questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Helpful and made me feel much more comfortable about my health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Dr Wright was very nice. He clearly explained my needed treatment and answered all my questions

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

    Easy to talk to

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

    He listens to you and makes you feel that he has all the time you need to feel comfortable.

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

    His communication skills are excellent and listening style very encouraging for communication.

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

    He is a very likable and friendly person but most importantly he’s very knowledgeable in what I needed to have done due to all of his experience. He also expressed things very clearly and made feel that I was finally on the right path with the right person to help me.

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

    Highly Professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    He is very knowledgeable and looks you in the eyes which is a great quality. You know he is interested in you the patient He also explains in detail the procedures to consider. He does leave it up to you but also lets you know what might be best in your circumstance.

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

    Excellent down to earth professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    Very nice and friendly Dr

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Very reassuring, calm and easy to understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    He is a phenomenal Dr.!! He listened intently & took the time to explain my options thoroughly.

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

    Very professional

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    Listened to our concerns and explained the procedure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    I felt I was part of the team as my care was planned

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

    I look forward to my follow-up, and procedure in a couple of weeks.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    Took time to explain.

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

    Look this in the eye explained everything carefully listen to our questions. We were completely satisfied he couldn’t be better very happy with him.

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

    I'll experience general anesthetic next week for the first time. I'm afraid but he was VERY patient with me. His bed side manner is exemplary. I don't use this word very often.

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

    He is a winderful Dr. listens and explains things very well

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

    Listened to may concerns and was honest about what the diagnostic measures are for each decision for next steps with treatment, provided written explanations that I could review after the appointment to have more time to process.

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

    Very knowledgeable and caring doctor that took the time to explain my health concerns and answer any questions we had.

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

    Friendly and explained everything.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2025

    Dr. Wright and the Surgical Oncology Staff were great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2025

    Everyone was awesome