Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Reed City Hospital
- Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital
Locations
- Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital Orthopedics - 705 Oak St
- 705 Oak Street, Unit 11, Big Rapids, MI 49307
- Get Directions
- phone: 231-592-1002
- fax: 231-305-3093
Experience
Education
- Fellowship: University of Illinois at Chicago, Sports Medicine, 2000
- Residency: Michigan State University, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1999
- Internship: Michigan State University, Transitional Year, 1994
- Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1993
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2002
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 Medicare Advantage
- 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
- Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
- 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 Community Plan (Medicaid)
- United Health Care Dual Complete
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
137 ratings, 38 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 3/23/2026
Dr. Deniel listens to what you say and she is very caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
Dr. DeNiel is a very good doctor. She makes sure you understand and doesn't hurry you through an appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
This was just a great experience. She totally took care of my painful knee. I can say enough about her as a doctor. Big Rapids is so lucky to have her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2026
Very informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
She is a wonderful caring doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
We had a great experience with Dr. Deniel. We would recommend her to anyone that would benefit from her services.
- No RatingReviewed on 1/25/2026
Professional and very good communicator
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2026
She's amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
Very friendly and keeps appointments on time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Awesome surgeon & person! She fixed both my shoulders. I would highly recommend her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
Highly recommend Dr DeNiel. Would see her again in a heartbeat.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
She is EXCELLENT!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Concerned, skilled, great at communication .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Exceptionally good and close to home.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
Always professional and attentive to my questions. Explained most situations well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Addressed all my questions and concerns. Very good doctor thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
If you don't understand Melissa goes over and shows examples when needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
She is amazing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
The Best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Dr. DeNiel is very easy to talk to. She explains procedures in common terms that I can understand. I really appreciate that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Very pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
She is always professional and listens and explains the symptoms that are experiencing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
She is fabulous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Should provide a better sling.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Very caring and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
She's the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Dr. DeNiel took time with me to answer any questions I had. I felt her post op examination was very thorough and I felt comfortable in her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2025
Listen intently, compassionate and tested the areas of concern. Understand my current situation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2025
She explained things in an easy to understand manner and clarified things.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2025
Always a fun session
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2025
I can’t get the care directed by my providers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2025
dr. deneil did amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2025
Everything was explained to me in a way that I could understand. I appreciate being treated so thoughtfully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
Very helpful and professional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2025
answered questions, asked if I had any questions. clear and concise information start to finish
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2025
Very caring and excellent staff!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2025
The nurse is so sweet!