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Jeffrey C Gawel

Jeffrey C Gawel, MD

General Surgery

LGBTQIA+ Safe & Affirming
Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call (616) 774-8501

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals

About Jeffrey C Gawel

About the Provider

Jeffrey C. Gawel, MD, FACS, is a board certified general surgeon. Dr. Gawel earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in East Lansing. He completed his residency in general surgery at Michigan State University/Butterworth Hospital.

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 General Surgery - Wealthy
    • 1900 Wealthy Street Southeast, Suite 250, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
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Experience

Education

  • Residency: Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals - Butterworth, Surgery (General Surgery), 1998
  • Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1993

Board Certifications

  • Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 1999

Insurance

Please contact the practice office to confirm your specific plan. If you have questions about paying for care or would like to speak to a financial counselor, please visit our financial assistance page.
Search plans
  • 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

130 ratings, 36 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 2/20/2026

    I was there for a second oppion only,and i was not going to make any decision that day. Well Dr. Gawel blew me away, and i mean that in a good way. My first Dr i went to was old school to what Dr. Gawel can do. .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Personable. Pleasant. Friendly. Smiled.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2026

    Jeffrey Gawel is very knowledgeable, a good listener and answered all my questions regarding an upcoming surgery. I feel I will be in good hands.

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

    Dr. Comes very highly rated by primary physician and others that have used him.

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

    I enjoyed our interaction during the appointment and learned new things about my condition. He was great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    I feel comfortable having him do my surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Very pleased with this provider. Anticipating successful surgical outcome.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    I personally would prefer face to face follow up and an earlier call from the surgeon.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    Dr. Gawel is a patient and effective communicator.

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

    Great surgeon/human being!

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

    This was the first time we met and I felt comfortable talking to him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    one of the best doctors I've ever had!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    He’s a Wonderful general surgeon!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    I will only know after the surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Good attention to detail!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    Dr. Gawel is vary capable, I’m happy that he agreed to tackle my needs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Genuine nice guy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Dr Gawell was very informative and explained what he was going to do

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Well versed with my medical history

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Great bed side manners

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Thank you for a positive experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    You’ve always done a great job operating on me and I was glad your name came up as my latest surgeon! No worries at all!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/6/2025

    Thank you Dr. Gawal

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Thank you

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

    Very professional.

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

    Relaxed, reassuring, and willingly answered all my many questions. Engendered my absolute confidence.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Everything was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    Dr gawk explained the procedure very well. I'm so glad he can fix my problem.

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

    Efficient visit with everyone being very knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    I felt very understood and all of my questions were answered. Thank you!

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

    He listened to my concerns and understood. He explained my problem and options in terms I could understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2025

    The surgeon exceeded my expectations and was world-class

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2025

    He gave me information about my problem.

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

    All staff are approachable and answered all questions in lay terms.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2025

    It wasn’t rushed and he answered all my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2025

    Answered my questions, surgery was efficiently scheduled