
Matthew C Axtman, DO
Non-Operative OrthopedicsOrthopedic Sports Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
About Matthew C Axtman
About the Provider
Dr. Axtman is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Medical Association and the American Osteopathic Association.
He has special interests in non-operative musculoskeletal conditions in children and adults. This includes strains, sprains, dislocations and many other sports and non-sports related injuries of the ligaments, joints and muscles. Dr. Axtman provides expertise in interventional and diagnostic ultrasound medicine, regenerative injection therapy (platelet rich plasma therapy), sports related concussion management, fracture care, adaptive sports medicine and rehabilitation.
For further information, to make a referral, or to schedule an appointment, call 616.267.8860.
Locations
- Corewell Health Orthopedics - 2770 E Beltline Ave NE
- 2770 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- Get Directions
- phone: 616-267-8860
- fax: 616-267-8442
Experience
Education
- Fellowship: Emory University Hospital, Sports Medicine, 2012
- Residency: Indiana University School of Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2011
- Internship: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Internal Medicine, 2004
- Medical School: Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 2003
Board Certifications
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2012
- Sports Medicine: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2012
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
- 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
262 ratings, 102 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 2/25/2026
Very interested in my care, and wanted to succeed in helping me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Arrives prepared to evaluate and advance treatment. Time efficient and responds readily to portal
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Very precise and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
A true professional and expert in his craft.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
I would recommend him without hesitation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Informative but not pushy. Took time to listen and respond.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Grateful for your exceptional service!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
I thought Matthew, and his nurse, Katie, were outstanding. They are both very personable, and very easy to communicate with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Comes prepared to respond to questions and needs. Generally offers a plan and request my input.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
He is super great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Very knowledgeable and help me understand all my options of moving forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Best there is.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2025
explained what he was doing and follow up plan🤗
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
He listens to concerns and is confident in himself. That helps the patient with confidence in him and the care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Answers questions directly and factually. Does not sugarcoat and gives realistic goals and expectations. Interfaces with PT on his protocols for PRP.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Very excellent communication and understanding from my point of view and also the underlying issue from my pain. I feel confident moving forward due to Dr Axtman
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
I'm glad he is one of my doctors. One of the best doctor / patient experiences I've ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Very professional doctor Delivered quality care Personable and Thoughtful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
I trust him, for me that means so much
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
This is the second time I've seen him and both times the treatment was perfect and effective
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
He was clear, concise while being pleasant and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
He is always patient and more than ready to answer any questions I might have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
Dr. Axtman took time to ask questions to better understand my concerns, listened, and confirmed he was understanding me correctly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
AMAZING at what he does! Best in West Michigan by far!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Dr.Axtman took the time to listen and explain things
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Upmost confidence that you are receiving the best care you can get.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
He provided amble time and attention and seemed committed to helping find a resolution.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Dr. Axtman took his time and carefully explained all the options and procedures.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Appreciated his kind manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
Very kind. And rhorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
He and his staff have such positive energy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Outstanding experience on the field as well outstanding customer service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Listened and explained everything so as I could understand!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Very professional and great bedside manner
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Wish I could have gotten in sooner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Explained thing well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2025
Very thorough which is greatly appreciated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
He's a nice guy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Dr. Axtman make sure I knew exactly what was going on covered all of my questions and concerns was patient very thorough and explained things simply that I could understand 10/10!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Very thoughtful - answered all my questions and would ask for more info so as to give an informative answer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Kind, thorough and listens and responds well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
I wish I had something negative to say, as you learn more from those comments. But I can't even think of anything for constructive criticism.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Same as always; skilled, knowledgeable, and quick to offer options, and formulate a plan that includes my own preferences and needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2025
I finally got to a provider that listens and helps 😉
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
A pleasure
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Appreciated his honesty. Great bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
He is the best in the area, hopefully Corewell rewards top performers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
I'm looking forward to continuing care with him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Appreciate cooperative approach to care; not cookie cutter answers
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
He made me feel very much at ease and explained everything I needed to know thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Dr Axtman was compassionate and listened
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Great personality and easy to understand him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Great experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
As is Dr Axtman's usual, he is best in class.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
He is very personable, and appears to care a great deal about my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Only person I trust
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Polite, thorough, and explained all options available to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
I'm hoping he can help my situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
I met him once before for the same procedure, a couple years ago. That turned out very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Very happy with Dr. Axtman and his MA , Ali. They answer all questions, explain things in a logical way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Axtman and feel hopeful that he'll be able to help me run again.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2025
Limited experience but appreciate the positive approach to problem solving knee pain issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
Looking forward to our continued care until I feel like I'm 20 again.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
Dr Axtman is very knowledgeable & has I valuable experience. He also talks you through the site pain from injections needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
He was great with my son and explained things well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Excellent and highly recommend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2025
It is a wonderful person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
Dr Axtman is a great dr.very caring and listens to you.explains things out so you can understand it.always provide you with his findings and provides you with options. Very cheerful.caring dr.and excellent dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
I trust him for my care for a very serious injury
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Great at explaining what he found on the examination. Gave me options to make me feel better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
The entire experience from the initial visit, procedure and followup up went as explained. Still recovering full movement but extremely happy with progress to date.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Be sure not too get to robotic in the overall approach maybe slow down some even though it’s probably routine for you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Very knowledgeable and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Very informative and helpful in the plan forward
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Dr. Axtman is extremely informative. I felt all questions were answered an easily understandable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
I came in for recheck of my hamstrings. I had also injured my knee a couple days before my apt. Asked if they had an urgent care so I could be seen for my knee after I was done with my apt with Dr Axtman. They took care of both my knee and my hamstrings.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/20/2025
Dr Axtman was very good at explaining the X-rays.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2025
I’ve received great care at Corewell. It’s doctors like Dr Axtman that makes me appreciate the health care I receive from Corewell Health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2025
Told me the truth and didn’t sugarcoat anything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2025
Excellent all around experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/22/2025
Excellent professionalism and experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2025
Axman is very knowledgeable about my condition, I’m confident in future advice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2025
Excellent feedback, knowledge and care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2025
Very efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2025
Will tell others about the excellent results I had!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2025
Dr Axman’s team is great, too.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2025
Expert in his field
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2025
I've found some relief from the pain I am experiencing in my left hip. This round of steroids has allowed me some comfort and has increased my quality of life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
The lady that did my x-ray was very kind and we shared good conversation!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
Dr. Axtman is the only provider who took the time to talk to me about hEDS. I know it is supposed to be rear but there are 1 million of us in MI.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
Quick adjustment and focus on present as well as current issues helped a lot.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2025
After a negative experience at another practice, my child and I were relieved to gave a treatment plan upon leaving the office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
Dr. Axtman explains the situation well and gives options for my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2025
Quickly and expertly completed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Dr. Axtman is a huge asset and probably should be paid more!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2025
Dr. Axtman has a great bedside manner and also takes the tme to explain everything.