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Joseph H Pitcher

Joseph H Pitcher, MD

Pulmonary Critical CarePulmonology

Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call (616) 267-8244

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
  • Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital

About Joseph H Pitcher

About the Provider

Joseph Pitcher, MD, is a board-certified physician pulmonary and critical care medicine physician. Dr. Pitcher earned his medical degree from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Illinois. He completed his internal medicine residency at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond and his pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Dr. Pitcher's clinical interests include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease, rare lung diseases and asthma.

Locations

  1. Corewell Health Pulmonology - 4100 Lake Dr SE
    • phone: 616-267-8244
    • fax: 616-267-7272
  2. Corewell Health Pulmonology - Cutlerville
    • phone: 616-267-8244
    • fax: 616-267-7272
  3. Corewell Health Pulmonology - Lakewood
    • phone: 616-494-5820
    • fax: 616-494-5901

Experience

Education

  • Fellowship: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, 2017
  • Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2014
  • Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2013
  • Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2010

Board Certifications

  • Critical Care Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017
  • Pulmonary Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 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 Dual Complete

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

169 ratings, 64 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 2/12/2026

    Dr. Pitcher listens and takes the time to explain on going treatment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    I thought Dr. Pitcher was awesome. He listened well, but he owned his own expertise. He was calm and upbeat--which helped, because my husband and I were quite concerned that I was trending downward. Both he and Dr. Koubek, my regular doctor, have been among the best I've ever seen re disposition, care, and expertise.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    Knowledgeable and caring!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/2/2026

    Great Dr like hm very much, he’s honest and to the point

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Very knowledgeable in the pulmonary field.

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

    He has stepped up on listening to me since I started seeing him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    Dr. Pitcher was very approachable! I could ask him any question and he answered it thoroughly, in a easy-to-understand way.

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

    He listened and looked up my whole file before I arrived .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Great experience with Dr. Pitcher.

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

    Over all he show a lot of concern for his patient, took his time to explain my diagnosis and the care and precautions I needed to take in order to take good care of myself.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    He took the right steps to resolve my issue. Wish I would have gone to him years earlier!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    He really cares about my medical problems and is working to figure out what he can do to make me more confortable.

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

    He is a stellar doctor.

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

    I like Dr Pitcher very much. He explained things well and I learned some things from him about my illness.

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

    Thank you for your heart in trying to help me with my medical situation.

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

    Explained everything clearly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    He cares about his patients and wants them to fully understand their condition

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

    The friendliest caring doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    Very thorough, very kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    I have not h Got much to say.. Everything went perfect.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Dr Pitcher has been trained very well in pulmonology. He orders needed tests and interprets the results then explains results so ordinary people can understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Excellent interpersonal skills; knowledgeable physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    He was caring and attentive. Wants to help!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Outstanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Dr. Pitcher explain everything so i understood

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    I really liked him and his insight into my problem. We are going to keep searching for answers and he was a great help in this respect.

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

    Friendly manner and listened to you

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

    Very knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Dr Pitcher is very thorough and a very good communicator

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Although some aspects of my situation are still up in the air, he helped clarify things and helped me better understand what might be going on. Loved the bow tie!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    he wants to find out what is wrong and make it better!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Dr. Pitcher left no stone unturned to discover what causes my oxygen depletion during exertion. A very empathic physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    Dr. Pitcher is always willing to listen to any concern I may have and explains everything in detail.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Excellent doctor easy to talk to

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    I'm happy to get an experience Dr. instead of a PA - be cause of the copays.

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

    Very kind, professional physician!

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

    I just felt very comfortable with him. I felt like he was listening to me, and answering my questions. Thank You.

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

    He was just great! Listened to all my concerns.

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

    A very positive first appointment.

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

    He listens to your concerns and does not rush you.

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

    I like how he studied at Loyola Medical school in Chicago…. My home Town. His advise on my condition all made sense!

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

    Very much pleased. I switched from another pulmonoligist to Dr. Pitcher which was the best decision I've made in years. He learned my condition and made changes which helped me improve, not just remain the same and better is always his goal. I moved out of state but refuse to change to a local pulmonoligist as my comfort level with Dr. Pitcher is 100%.

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

    He was awesome

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

    He was great! Showed me my scans which was interesting!! He Made me feel at ease.

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

    Very personable and clear in what he says

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

    He was very nice and helped me with all my concerns, and answered all my questions

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

    Took time to make me feel comfortable and explain how I was improving.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Honest and knowledgeable.

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

    I felt like I was a person rather than a number. Everyone was so willing to go the extra mile to make sure I was taken care of.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    I prefer a dr. who is interested in what I want and not just " that's the way we always treat your condition

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/12/2025

    Dr. Pitcher discussed new things to try and implement as my COPD worsens. Made me feel confident he is very caring and doing all there is available.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/7/2025

    He was friendly and listened to me.

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

    Dr pitcher and the people there are great. Wouldn’t come if they weren’t.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/30/2025

    first time I've seen this doctor and I liked him very much

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/24/2025

    We loved Dr. Pitcher. I can understand how important it is to follow his directions in my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/21/2025

    Listens to our concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2025

    The staff and doctor took all the time to answer my questions and were very considerate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2025

    I feel that Dr Pitcher cares about his patients

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/7/2025

    Perfectly happy thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2025

    Good for seeing him for the first time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/15/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2025

    Friendly and professional. Nice balance

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2025

    Listened checked me out further a walk in the hall hooked up checking up how my lungs and heart were reacting in action

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2025

    Dr. very good listener easy to talk to gives me valuable advice and prescribes the right medicines