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Melissa A DeNiel

Melissa A DeNiel, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call (231) 592-1002

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Reed City Hospital
  • Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital

Locations

  1. Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital Orthopedics - 705 Oak St
    • 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

Search plans
  • 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 Reviews

Corewell 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2026

    Very caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2026

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2026

    Very Professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2026

    Greatly appreciate your talents that led to a quick, successful surgery and recovery! Fantastic work!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2026

    Thank you again.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2026

    love that woman

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2026

    Great surgeon

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2026

    Surgery and healing went well. Explained the procedure and treatment thoroughly and easy to understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/6/2026

    She’s great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2026

    Melissa was very caring about my needs and care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2026

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2026

    Explain to me everything that was going to happen with my procedure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2026

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2026

    she was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2026

    Made a nervous experience into a more relaxed one even when getting prepped for surgery

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2026

    Dr. Denial is great! Everything is explained clearly and thoroughly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2026

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2026

    Fantastic service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2026

    Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2026

    She is very honest and knows what she’s doing. I trust her!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 4/20/2026

    Awsome , surgeon, very polite

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2026

    I'm healing nicely

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/26/2026

    Great Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/26/2026

    She helped me with the pain and with the surgerys thank u

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2026

    Dr. Deniel listens to what you say and she is very caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/7/2026

    Very informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    She is a wonderful caring doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/2/2026

    She's amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Very friendly and keeps appointments on time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Awesome surgeon & person! She fixed both my shoulders. I would highly recommend her!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Highly recommend Dr DeNiel. Would see her again in a heartbeat.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    She is EXCELLENT!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Concerned, skilled, great at communication .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    Exceptionally good and close to home.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Always professional and attentive to my questions. Explained most situations well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Addressed all my questions and concerns. Very good doctor thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    If you don't understand Melissa goes over and shows examples when needed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    She is amazing!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    The Best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Very pleasant

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    She is always professional and listens and explains the symptoms that are experiencing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    She is fabulous

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Should provide a better sling.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    Very caring and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    She's the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 4/10/2025

    Listen intently, compassionate and tested the areas of concern. Understand my current situation

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    She explained things in an easy to understand manner and clarified things.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    Always a fun session

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2025

    I can’t get the care directed by my providers.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/7/2025

    dr. deneil did amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2025

    Very helpful and professional!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2025

    answered questions, asked if I had any questions. clear and concise information start to finish

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/11/2025

    Very caring and excellent staff!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2025

    The nurse is so sweet!