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Michael S Werkema

Michael S Werkema, MD

Gynecology

LGBTQIA+ Safe & Affirming
Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
Need help scheduling? Call (616) 267-4165

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals

About Michael S Werkema

About the Provider

I got into medicine because I really wanted to improve patient quality of life and reduce suffering.

In my practice, you are at the center. My goal is to listen to all of your questions and concerns, and ensure I understand your needs, values, and preferences before moving forward with treatment.

As a gynecologist, I see a lot of patients who experience discomfort from pelvic pain and complications from dysfunctional menstrual cycles. The best part of my job is seeing patients find relief through treatments and therapies that work for them. Seeing their joy and gratification after such a difficult time brings me a lot of joy.

I’m particularly interested in minimally invasive surgery and treating conditions like uterine fibroids and endometriosis.

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

  1. Corewell Health Gynecology - 221 Michigan St NE
    • 221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 600, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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  2. Corewell Health Obstetrics and Gynecology - 221 Michigan St NE
    • 221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 600, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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    • phone: 616-774-7035
    • fax: 616-774-4057
  3. Corewell Health Obstetrics and Gynecology - Parkway Place
    • 4249 Parkway Place Drive Southwest, Suite C, Grandville, MI 49418
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    • phone: 616-774-7035
    • fax: 616-774-4057

Experience

Education

  • Residency: Michigan State University, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2007
  • Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2003

Board Certifications

  • Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2025
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2010

Insurance

Please contact the practice office to confirm your specific plan. If you have questions about paying for care or would like to speak to a financial counselor, please visit our financial assistance page.
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  • 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
  • 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

5 out of 5

55 ratings, 21 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 1/17/2026

    Thank you, Dr. Werkema! We are so grateful to have found your practice and feel we are getting close to where we need to be.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Dr Wekema is an exceptional doctor who takes the time to explain the patient’s condition and treatment options clearly and thoroughly. His compassion, understanding, and professionalism truly stand out. I 100% recommend him, there should be many more doctors like him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Always very thorough and I trust him with my healthcare!!

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

    He is very personable

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

    Kind, patient, knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Very personable

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

    He was a very caring knowledgeable doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    I can’t say enough good things, he took excellent care of me during a difficult time and I owe a lot to him. He answered all of my questions and never made me feel rushed. I trusted him with my care and he did an excellent job.

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

    I look forward to my future care with Dr. Werkema

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Doctor Werkema is a fantastic doctor. He is very knowledgeable and addresses any concerns very well. I was happy to find a doctor, that I felt was knowledgeable in endometriosis.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    He's very respectful, listens well, is knowledgeable about endometriosis, communicates well, is patient & works with me & I feel comfortable continuing my care with him. I think that he addresses issues custom to my history, body and specific needs & will help resolve my OBGYN health problems.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    Dr Werkema is wonderful. I am so lucky that my NP recommended I see him. He is so kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable. I felt comfortable in the one place you feel very vulnerable…the gynecologist office. From the evaluation visit to the surgery to the post op visit…everything went smoothly. Thank you for everything, Dr Werkema!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Dr. Werkema answered my questions thoroughly and clearly!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Very personable and genuine. Takes time to get to know you as a person.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/7/2025

    He squeezed me in for an appointment after his 2 surgeries were for the day as he was off the next day. He genuinely cares for you as a patient.

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

    I was very impressed with Dr. Werkema. He has great bedside manner and an obvious depth of knowledge as well as a great ability to explain things. I did not feel rushed and he showed genuine care to listen to me as allow me to ask questions. I very much appreciated my appointment with him.

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

    He is a great doctor. I feel like he listens and answers all my questions and I was very pleased with the outcome of my surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Very kind and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/3/2025

    Again, Dr. Werkema was very easy to talk to, and explained things well. I had heard very good things about him, and found this to be very true.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/1/2025

    I’ve never had a dr show so much care in my situation. Dr Werkema knew different test, procedures, ultrasounds I have had done in the last year and a half BY HEART. Incredible. He gave me the information and explanations I needed for my situation and in a way that was kind and I understood. He did not rush our appointment. He was patient with my questions and concerns and took the time to talk everything through. He did not push me into a decision, but rather have his professional opinion and encouraged me to go home, think it over, and talk with my husband before making a decision for surgery. Dr. Werkema was an answer to my anxious prayers.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/30/2025

    Over a decade of him being my OB/GYN. As soon I heard he was back in office went back to him.