
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
- Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford
- 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)
- United Health Care Commercial
- United Health Care Community Plan (Medicaid)
- United Health Care Dual Complete
Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
179 Ratings, 68 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 8/15/2026
Very caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2026
Very Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2026
Nothing but a five star rating. She is definitely a wonderful Orthopedic. She has done five very successful surgeries on me when it comes to any type of operation that she does. She is my first choice. The people in her office aids the people behind the desk. Everyone there is top-notch, professional, courteous, and totally helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2026
Greatly appreciate your talents that led to a quick, successful surgery and recovery! Fantastic work!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2026
Thank you again.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2026
love that woman
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2026
Great surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Surgery and healing went well. Explained the procedure and treatment thoroughly and easy to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2026
She’s great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2026
Melissa was very caring about my needs and care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2026
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2026
Explain to me everything that was going to happen with my procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2026
she was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2026
She new exactly what is was going through and explained what needs to be done to fix my shoulder
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2026
She is very good and actually pays close attention to her patients and listens to what they say.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2026
Made a nervous experience into a more relaxed one even when getting prepped for surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2026
Dr. Denial is great! Everything is explained clearly and thoroughly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2026
Dr. Melissa Deniel has been exceptional throughout the process of being injured and needing a surgery. Dr. Deniel is very thorough and pays very close attention to even the smallest details. Dr. Deniel has a wonderful "bed side manner", she explains everything involved with your injury and the entire process. She is ALWAYS so professional and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2026
Fantastic service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2026
Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2026
She is very honest and knows what she’s doing. I trust her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2026
Dr. DeNiel is very good at what she does. She is a good communicator as well as a doctor/surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/20/2026
Awsome , surgeon, very polite
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2026
I'm healing nicely
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2026
She was took the time to tell us all we needed to and did a wonderful job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Great Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
She helped me with the pain and with the surgerys thank u
- 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!