
Gerald P Wright, Jr., MD
Cutaneous (Skin) Surgical OncologyGastrointestinal Surgical OncologySurgical Oncology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
About Gerald P Wright, Jr.
About the Provider
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
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Locations
- Corewell Health Surgical Oncology - Lemmen-Holton
- 145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5500, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Get Directions
- phone: 616-267-8540
- fax: 616-458-6230
- Corewell Health Comprehensive Breast Clinic - Lemmen-Holton
- 145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4400, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Get Directions
- phone: 616-486-6333
- fax: 616-486-6399
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals General Surgery Residency - 275 Michigan St NE
- 275 Michigan Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Get Directions
- phone: 616-391-6243
- fax: 616-391-8612
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
- 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 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 1/31/2026
He was very informative and very interested in getting me the information I need
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Responsive and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
he was extremely informative, made it easy to understand, and really made us feel at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
I felt very comfortable talking to the doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/28/2025
The info he covered on the IGNITE-3 trial was very informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
Explained the plan well and why this is the best approach.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
Good explanation of what he will be doing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
Surgery was scheduled quickly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Very careful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Explains everything in general terms
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Personable - willing & able to answer all questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Helpful and made me feel much more comfortable about my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Dr Wright was very nice. He clearly explained my needed treatment and answered all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Easy to talk to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
His communication skills are excellent and listening style very encouraging for communication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Highly Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Excellent down to earth professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
Very nice and friendly Dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Very reassuring, calm and easy to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
He is a phenomenal Dr.!! He listened intently & took the time to explain my options thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Very professional
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2025
Listened to our concerns and explained the procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
I felt I was part of the team as my care was planned
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
I look forward to my follow-up, and procedure in a couple of weeks.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
Took time to explain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
He is a winderful Dr. listens and explains things very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Friendly and explained everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2025
Dr. Wright and the Surgical Oncology Staff were great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
Everyone was awesome