Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
About Kara A Willoughby
About the Provider
Kara Willoughby, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician. Dr. Willoughby earned her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. She completed her pediatrics residency at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. Her clinical interests include primary care pediatrics, preventive care, child development and lactation.
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
- Corewell Health Pediatrics - Lakewood
- 588 East Lakewood Boulevard, Floor 1, Holland, MI 49424
- Get Directions
- phone: 616-494-5840
- fax: 616-494-5901
Experience
Education
- Residency: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pediatrics, 2018
- Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2015
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2018
Insurance
- Aetna/Cofinity
- 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
- 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
50 ratings, 20 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 2/23/2026
Keep up the good work.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
I highly recommend Dr. Willoughby! The entire team was incredibly welcoming from the moment we walked in, and the office was spotless and well-organized. Dr. Willoughby is an amazing listener who is genuinely involved in every concern I have for my child. Her friendly personality makes her very approachable, which put both me and my child at ease. It's rare to find a doctor who feels like a true partner in your child's health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Dr. Willoughby is amazing! She always takes her time and explains things so well. Our kids love her too, which makes the appointments so easy. We recommend her to everyone!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
I said it already, but she’s patient and responsive and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Dr. Willoughby is very thorough and professional. She is great explaining things to both children and adults.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Dr. Willoughby has been absolutely wonderful with our child. She takes the time to listen, explains everything clearly, and makes both us and our child feel comfortable and cared for. Her professionalism and genuine compassion really stand out. We always feel confident our child is in great hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
She’s very easy to talk to (ask questions ect.)
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2025
Dr. is always a pleasure to talk to, she’s very relatable and knowledgeable when it comes to the well-being of my children. She truly makes my long drive worth it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2025
Dr. Willoughby is just such a compassionate doctor. Her support staff is great as well. We are VERY happy with Dr. Willoughby.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
She's awesome! We are very happy to be in her care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Dr. Willoughby is EXCELLENT in every way...attentive, patient, clear, kind, warm, helpful. We love her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Kara is amazing, very helpful and kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Dr. Willoughby is very good at her job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Amazing doctor who answered all of our questions even the simple ones that we weren’t sure of as first time parents!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Kara is wonderful! She is kind, caring and thorough!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2025
Dr. Willoughby is amazing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2025
Dr. Willoughby made us feel cared for through allowing us space to ask questions and discussing all of the care options for our various concerns.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2025
the worst experience,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Very satisfied. Keep up the good work.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2025
She’s great, always a pleasure when she sees my children.