
Kenneth D Minks, MD
General Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Ludington Hospital
- Corewell Health Greenville Hospital
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
- Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital
- Corewell Health Pennock Hospital
- Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital
- Corewell Health Reed City Hospital
- Corewell Health Gerber Hospital
About
About the Provider
As a surgeon, I am driven by a deep interest in the science of how the body functions and combats disease, combined with a passion for helping people. I strive to ensure each patient fully understands their condition, available treatment options and the benefits/risks of each approach. Together we develop a plan tailored to their situation. The most rewarding part of my work is guiding patients through the decision-making process, contributing to their successful treatment and witnessing their post-op recovery.
Services and special interests • Surgery for hyperparathyroidism, thyroid cancer, goiter and Graves disease • In-office ultrasound and fine needle aspiration biopsy for thyroid nodules • Robotic/minimally invasive interventions for hiatal hernia repair/ GERD, gallbladder diseases and inguinal and ventral hernias
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 General Surgery - Wealthy
- 1900 Wealthy Street Southeast, Suite 250, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
- Get Directions
- Phone: 616-774-8501
- Fax: 616-774-8595
- Corewell Health General Surgery - Grandville
- 6105 Wilson Avenue Southwest, Grandville, MI 49418
- Get Directions
- Phone: 616-494-5830
- Fax: 616-494-5901
Experience
Education
- Residency: Loyola University Medical Center, Surgery (General Surgery), 2004
- Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1999
Board Certifications
- Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2005
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 Medicare Advantage
- 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 Community Plan (Medicaid)
- United Health Care Dual Complete
Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
135 Ratings, 41 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 7/17/2026
I cannot tell you enough about how awesome he was…..great bedside manner and informative. He truly cared about me and my situation after feeling like I was hanging on by a thread and losing faith in “medicine” because no one was listening to me and I had been miserable for many months. They would rather go by the textbook instead of listening to the patient who knows their body. Thank you Dr.Minks.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2026
He made me feel comfortable and explained everything he did before he did it. As an anxious person his level of care was appreciated. It was just the nurse that was with him that day.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2026
He was very plesant and easy to understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2026
Friendly informative thourough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2026
He was reassuring and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2026
He explained my situation to me and he answered my question
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2026
He is an awesome doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2026
I felt at ease and that my issues were important
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2026
Was very comfortable with us and answered what we asked.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2026
A real great experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
He is highly recommended
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Made sure that he answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Takes time with the patient and cares
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
He listened and gave me time to think and tslk
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
I know there are risks with my surgery, but I trust Dr Minks explicitly with my life!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
I feel very comfortable proceeding with my surgery and I feel he will do what is needed for my best interest and outcome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
I am very confident he will provide me with the best of medical care available
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Very knowledgeable and educated Dr. knows his line of work and has a confidence about him but not arrogant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
He's very kind and made me feel at ease about my surgery decision.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
His scheduler Carol was very kind, friendly, and very informative concerning the surgery process.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Dr. minks was great. He answered all of my questions and was very friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
I like his professionalism and personal
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
1st time but he was very thorough in his explanation of the procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Very kind, he explained everything very well. He took me right to the location to bee ed scheduled for surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
I felt like an important person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
He is competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Keep up the good work and thank you for listening all my questions and keep me at ease with my questions and concerns..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
I am in a wait and see pattern with hyperparathyroidism.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
Super guy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Exceptional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
I had to put off surgery because of another problem and he understood.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Dr Minks is personable, professional and does an excellent job of explaining the procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
(I provided my feedback in an earlier question.) He was very thoughtful and thorough in his explanations. I feel he really cared and listened to my qustions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
I found the entire staff very caring and friendly while still maintaining a professional demeanor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2025
Carol was very helpful explaining tests and pre-surgery activities. Everyone is super friendly!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/24/2025
Good understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2025
Dr. Minks and his scheduling RN explained everything very well and I feel confident that I will get the care I need.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2025
Everything was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Wound care information would be good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
I’m passionate and efficient Answered all our wuestions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
He was a very nice man. He listened and gave very thorough answers.