
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Adult 18-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
About Jacob S Barnett
About the Provider
Before I became a physician assistant, I worked with people with developmental disabilities. I saw the profound impact that direct, compassionate care can have on others, which set me on the path to becoming a physician assistant. After years in emergency medicine, I made the switch to family medicine because I wanted to be able to build relationships and invest in my patients’ long-term health. I am especially passionate about preventive care and chronic disease management.
The best care happens when patients feel genuinely heard. I take time to understand not just the medical problem, but the person in front of me, their concerns, their goals, and what matters most to them. We will have honest, respectful conversations about treatment options so that you can feel empowered to make the best possible decisions about your care.
There’s real joy in continuity. I love getting to know my patients and their families, earning their trust, and seeing them improve over time. They keep me grateful to do this work every day.
Locations
- Corewell Health Family Medicine - Gaslight
- 2249 Wealthy Street Southeast, Suite 110, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
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- Phone: 616-391-4600
- Fax: 616-486-0133
Experience
Education
- Graduate: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, Master of Science (MS), 2012
Board Certifications
- Physician Assistant: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2012
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
- Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford
- 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
4.9 out of 5
92 ratings, 38 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 6/29/2026
Helpful in reaching diagnosis
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2026
I appreciate having my medical team consist of people who seem to want to help you fix the problem you came in with. Jacob wanted me to get better and made the process as simple as possible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2026
The patients of Gaslight Famly Medicine are very blessed you have found and secured Jacob for the practice. Being an octogenarian my medical history and issues are complicated and involve care by several medical specialists. Jacob was able to expertly assess and navigate my current health issue in a caring and empathic manner and work with me to help find a solution. He is an exceptional listener and and a warm and skilled communicator. I am thankful and blessed to have been a patient under his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2026
He’s a wonderful addition to this office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2026
He is upbeat, positive with a very good brain. Detailed, thorough. Many Thanks!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2026
Thought he did a great job determining my next step.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2026
It was wonderful meeting him and knowing that he'll be working beside our main provider as we have only ever seen her a few times in the almost 5 years weve been with the practice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2026
He is caring, honest, and real.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2026
Jacob was engaging
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2026
I’m very glad Jacob was available for a Friday afternoon appointment upon rather late notice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2026
he creates a very welcoming environment, easy to talk to, and willing to listen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2026
Very kind and knowledgeable and insured. I got my tests and follow-up quickly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2026
My issue has been long standing and thought to be minor. Due to new circumstances I feel confident that the cause of my condition will be found or ruled out. I am comforted that answers are forthcoming
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Thanks Jacob! You're a great addition to clinic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2026
I loved seeing Jacob Barnett, he really listened. I felt heard and understood, he explained things very caring and easy to understand!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Jacob Barnett is an excellent position he listens he cares and then he comes up with a plan
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Jacob was new to me but so very easy to talk to and concerned about my health problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2026
The office staff is always very kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
I really liked Jacob. I would definitely ask for him again for any of my medical needs and I have told my girls about him how kind he was and caring and helpful. I’m so thankful I got in the day. I called and I really really appreciate Jacob!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
It is nice to see someone whom I perceived as carrying what my problem was
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
He explained I was most likely dealing with a different illness that I was in Jan.. talked about treatment options and listened to my input.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Well spoken.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Personable and professional. Really glad he has joined the practice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Jacob was kind and understanding and he listened and never made me feel like he was in a rush very important to me to feel like he cared and he did. Three cheers for a good caring man Jacob Barnett!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Understanding and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Very friendly and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
He recommended several OTC meds that I have never taken and that really helped
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
Amazing very kind and genuine
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Very friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
The system’s camera wasn’t working so I couldn’t see him, but his voice sounded kind and jovial
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Overwhelming concerns to treat my health. Top notched
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
A very likeable and knowledgeable gentleman.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Very professional and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Great listening and caring approach
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
I liked his patience and the way he took time to listen to my problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
I could he a ton of experience with many different and wide range of knowledge.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Honestly he's awesome. I often have trouble getting docs to address my concerns directly but Jacob asked a lot of questions - and then explained WHY he asked those questions, which gave me more insight into things I should be aware of outside of the obvious, standard things we were already discussing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Knowledgeable, professional and cordial