
James W Ogilvie, Jr., MD
Colon and Rectal Surgical OncologyColon and Rectal Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Greenville Hospital
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
About
About the Provider
Locations
- Corewell Health Colon and Rectal Surgery - 4100 Lake Dr SE
- 4100 Lake Drive Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
- Get Directions
- Phone: 616-267-7100
- Fax: 616-267-7102
Experience
Education
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, Colon & Rectal Surgery, 2010
- Residency: University of Minnesota Medical School, Surgery (General Surgery), 2009
- Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2002
Board Certifications
- Colon and Rectal Surgery: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2012
- Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2010
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
- 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)
- United Health Care Commercial
- United Health Care Dual Complete
Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
82 Ratings, 33 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 7/21/2026
Dr Ogilvoe was very kind and very professional. I would highly recommend him as he was knowledgeable and listened well and explained things thoroughly
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2026
He did a good job explaining and understanding my situation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2026
As new pt I did not know procedure with the nurse providing "paper screen" to remove clothes. It would have been slightly better to have been told what to expect as all other drs usually have you dress/undress in room by yourself. I think the nursing screen is very efficient and effective but just awkward as first time pt. not knowing what was expected.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2026
Well, I'd like to keep seeing him as my regular family doctor but I realize I can't. Thats how much I liked him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2026
He was very knowledgeable and took the time to hear my experience without judgment, and without having a pre-decided opinion of me before coming into the room. I cannot express how different my experience with him was compared to other doctors, and in a positive way. He actually listened to understand. He restored my hope in the medical field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2026
No complaints.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/26/2026
Easy to talk to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2026
Thank you for making me feel comfortable, by explaining things well and giving me options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2026
He was candid but kind and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2026
He’s just plain ol'e awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Friendly, efficient, caring, listened
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Lifesaver, I liked that he got me scheduled for surgery promptly, my surgery went well, no visible scars, Dr Ogilvie is amazing and a caring individual. I think he went above and beyond.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
He was very nice, explained everything, and treated me very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
I would highly recommend Dr. Ogilvie to others needing to be seen by a very competent GI surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
I appreciated his depth of knowledge
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
He very knowledgeable as well as professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
On my first visit, after examination, developed, explained and put in place a surgical plan. I am doing very well because of this.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Dr. Ogilvie is a very caring individual n you can tell by his bed side manner that he cares about his clients very deeply.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2025
Dr. Ogilvie is very knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable. He listens to what you have to say and is very good on explaining things. I would definitely recommend him to anyone in need of a specialist like him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
Took time to explain well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr. Ogilvie did his homework. He read my chart before I arrived for my visit. He listened to me and explained things very well. I felt that God placed me where I was supposed to be. I knew I was in good hands and completely trusted my physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
He allowed me the courtesy to express myself and answered all my questions very knowledgeable Doctor knows his stuff!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2025
Great Experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Very knowledgeable and friendly. Explained my condition in terms I could understand. Dr Ogilivie is excellent at his job and enjoys what he does.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
They put me right at ease during a difficult and embarrassing situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2025
I know her to be caring and understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2025
Not only the doc, but the nurses were very friendly and considerate and do their jobs well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2025
Dr. Ogilvie was helpful and clear in his explanation of the condition, treatment, and risks. While the nature of my specific concern was quite sensitive, I never felt uncomfortable or unsure of what was happening with my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
Explanations were given with empathy.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2025
No problem really- just some of his notes contained information I did not give or say. Maybe take a little more time to answer questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2025
Loving it
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2025
All was clear and easy to understand.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2025
I brought photos and a bullet point list and he gave them back to me, tells me he is not interested in doing anything