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Stephen C Peterson

Stephen C Peterson, DO

Family Medicine

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17
  • Adult 18-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital

Locations

  1. Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital Family Medicine - 215th Ave

Experience

Education

  • Residency: Trinity Health Muskegon, Family Medicine, 2017
  • Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 2014

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine/OMT: American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, 2018

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.
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
  • HAP/ASR
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • 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

4.8 out of 5

224 ratings, 89 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 2/12/2026

    Calm,sweet and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    He was very helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Upbeat, listens, explains well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    It is comfortable being in the room with Dr. Peterson and I feel at ease asking him anything that’s going on with me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    From the day I met him, I have been very comfortable in his care.

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

    I liked how thorough he was reviewing my medications. He even caught one that I shouldn't have been on.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Has a good understanding of medical care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/20/2025

    Thanks for caring about me !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/20/2025

    He's great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    He took his time

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Easy to communicate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Dr.Peterson always breaks down the medical terms to me in a straight forward way. I appreciate that! He doesn't judge me and always makes me feel comfortable asking questions. He takes time to address all my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    I am grateful to be able to switch to him as my primary care provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    Always a pleasant and helpful appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Someone I have looking for a long time

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    He’s great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    Easy to talk to and understand

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

    He was willing to help answer questions and help solve some issues I was having .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Very helpful with my problem

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    Dr P discussed plans to reduce dependence upon meds and referral for my hip replacement surgery

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

    He’s great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Dr. Peterson cares you aren’t just a number. He goes above and beyond in explaining things so that I understand. He’s a keeper!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    This was my second time I have had an appt/talked to Dr. Peterson. Very very happy with him. A common sense doctor.

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

    Dr Peterson is a very good doctor who cares about his patients. He explains things so I can understand.

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

    I was scheduled with him bc I needed a regularly scheduled check but my Pcp in CL was leaving and I was told no one there could take me on. So I just picked him, intending to return to CL when I could. But I was very happy with him and decided to stay with him.

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

    Dr. Peterson is easy to speak with and I felt like he covered all the issues, explaining everything carefully and effectively.

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

    changed my meds, made a big difference in results

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    It was a good experience. I felt very comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    I would be happy to see Dr Peterson again if the need arose.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    Very caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Friendly professional and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Good Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Great Doctor! So glad I made the switch!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr. Stephen Peterson👨‍⚕️ is taking good care of me and he is right on top of everything. He’s pleasant to talk to because he understands what we’re talking about and he takes care of the situation right now. He knows my health needs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Took his time in explaining everthing

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    I recommend that Dr. Peterson read the answers to questions on the pre-visit questionnaire.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Very professional doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Good with referrals

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Dr Peterson communicates well. Very positive and explains things. He takes that extra step in showing you outcome tools and results. He is very informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    He was thorough and personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    Very nice dr, and always got a smile on him coming into the room... he checks over everything each time I come in

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    We will see what time does

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Dr. Peterson helped me come up with a plan of care about helping me lose weight and is going to be very supportive. I know can’t wait to start this journey.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Very good Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Very knowledgeable and helpful person and polite and caring

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

    Wish all providers were as helpful

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

    I understand you are working under a handicap with limited medical information, but you should at least pretend to care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Dr. Peterson is very easy to talk to and truly listens to my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    seems to hear what I say

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Very considering. Explained things in a way that I could understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Nice and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    He listened well and provided understandable answers.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    He is very interested in giving you the best care!

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

    Always addressesmy concern with clear explanations and treatment options as appropriate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    He is a very down to earth individual

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Pleasant and helpful.

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

    He seemed distracted, unprepared and uninterested

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Dr. Peterson is a credit to the profession.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Very thorough and kind

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

    He is willing to help you thru the process and he does walk to thru the illness

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

    He was difficult to communicate with I feel and was not focused on my needs and didn’t ask

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

    He's a great Doctor and straight forward.

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

    He's very friendly and understanding.

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

    Thanks for the start of trying to figure things out.

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

    What I would like to know is why have a pcp or a Dr. When you can’t get a appointment. When you need to see your doctor shouldn’t have to wait 6 weeks. Better off going to the walk-in clinic. Believe the health care is all about money not patient care.

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

    Thank you for answering my questions and listening to me.

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

    Great Doctor easy to talk to and helpful

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

    Dr. Peterson listens, asks questions and gives helpful suggestions to improve my health.

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2025

    I keep looking for a new primary care provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2025

    They were very caring and helpful

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

    Nurses and lab tech were all great. Dr. said I'd say bad of him (and he acted this way). Yes I have any medical issues, and he was new Dr but the system could months, so he won... I wanted my regular Dr but seem for 2-3 years, not what I want this is how the system works when you get sick, or the Dr is not available but he is a here a PA Dr for to take your issue...

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

    Best ever

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

    Nothing, he was great

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

    Answered all my questions, and provided clear plan for next steps.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/1/2025

    Professional and friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2025

    It’s not always easy for me to understand what’s going on, but Dr. Peterson has always taken the time to explain so that I do understand

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2025

    Dr. Peterson seemed to really care and listened . He did not rush the appointment and made me feel very comfortable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2025

    Carol the nurse or MA was also fantastic! The whole experience was wonderful and I felt comfortable discussing my needs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2025

    So helpful and understanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2025

    I normally only go to woman doctors. I gave Sr. Petterson and his staff a chance. I'm pleased I did.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2025

    Dr. Peterson seemed genuinely concerned with the extent of my injury and what time factor is needed for recovery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2025

    I really like him. He is willing to work with other doctors that care for me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/1/2025

    Good advice going forward! Taught me things.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2025

    Everything went fine

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2025

    Keep up the good work people 💪

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

    Updated my Tetanus shot and set up blood work.

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

    All staff caring, friendly and helpful.

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

    Do not use this provider