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Stephen Wanner

Stephen Wanner, DO

Orthopedic SurgerySpine Surgery

Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call (616) 774-8345

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
  • Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital

Locations

  1. Corewell Health Spine and Pain Management - Wealthy
    • 1900 Wealthy Street Southeast, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
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Experience

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Missouri School of Medicine-GME, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine, 2023
  • Residency: St. Elizabeth Health Center-GME, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2022
  • Medical School: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 2017

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 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
  • Trinity Health Plan of MI
  • UHC/Optum (VA Community Care Network)
  • UM Health Plan
  • United Health Care Commercial
  • United Health Care Dual Complete

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

128 ratings, 52 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

    Dr Wanner is a miracle man, if you want my opinion. He's done 2 major surgeries for me and has helped my throbbing nerve pains SO,SO much. He's given me the answers that I needed to know for the direction I need to go on my life, moving forward. What here does REALLY MATTERS! He's the best and I would trust him with anything

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

    Very Good ++

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Loved his care for my laminectomy, took time to explain and answer questions. Had a guy shadowing him. I don’t think Dr Wanner heard me or truely understood I was there for pain I was in at the moment. Other guy was one who asked questions about pain without Dr wanner in the room.

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

    Just started so not really sure how it will help

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Dr Wanner is a talented and skilled physician.

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

    I could not be more satisfied with the results of my first surgery with him. He is totally straight forward with me and is very personable

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

    He makes me feel very comfortable and wanted to make sure we had big improvement

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    Great Guy, talked to me in a way I could understand, and left me feeling like he cared about me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2025

    He takes his time explaining things and he really listens to his patients. I will be having back surgery in the spring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    He was very patient and explained everything in detail. He put me at ease.

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

    He listens and provides detailed answers to questions and concerns. Logical response to any additional care needed for my back and spine. I hopeful that I will no longer need his excellent services.

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

    Dr Wanner always spends as much time as I need to go over my care. I feel very confident that he truly cares for my health and helping me to function at my best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Keep caring for your patients in the way you cared for my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Already explained. He listenened well and developed a good plan to move forward.

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

    Explained things very well so both me and my wife could underdstand all our concerns and questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Very personable. He speaks to us to understand and try all options to avoid surgery.

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

    I am very pleased with the results of my surgery that Dr Wanner performed…I have highly recommended to others

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

    Excellent and professional

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

    i like Dr. Wanner. very professional and great way of explaining. wish him the best

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

    Great surgeon and person (very personable)

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    Awesome doctor, explains and listens to everything very well, takes time to do test to find out exactly what's the problem

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

    Dr. Wanner took time to listen and understand the history of my condition and the challenges and frustration and exhaustion of trying non-surgical options with limited success without correcting the underlaying issue.

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

    Dr.Wanner always makes me feel valued.He is a terrific Surgeon and person

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

    did not use a lot big words or terms that I did not understand really down to earth

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    Provided excellent care, took as much time as necessary

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    Seems to care about his patients and doesn’t make you feel rushed

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

    Great doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Great practice and clean area

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Excellent Dr,s Explanation was simply and he spoke to me in language I understood I would recommend Dr. Wanner to anyone .

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

    He explained things very throughout . He was very concerned about my medical issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    He is very knowledgeable and thorough but also pleasant and personable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    He's a great doctor and he care about his patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    He explained the extreme situation I was in with my neck (which I was totally unaware of and had no indication of it's existence) and was able to explain necessity of medical intervention NOW

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

    Very knowledgeable and gave us as much time as needed

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

    He knows what he's doing! He's great at what he does and I trust him as my Dr

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

    He’s very nice and explained everything I needed to know

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Hope to make him my spine doctor

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

    He listens to what I have to say and he finds ways to help me get better

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

    Did an excellent job of explaining the procedures was comfortable being around him very positive attitude.

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

    Very helpful

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

    He explains procedure very well and I highly recommend him in helping others.

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

    Dr. Wanner is direct and clear and supportive. I felt like I was in very good hands and that he was very confident and capable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Good

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

    I felt very cared for by you and your team

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2025

    Showed easier and cheaper ways to obtain helpful products

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2025

    Dr Wanner answered all my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2025

    Takes the time with you and listens to what is going on. Has a genuine caring personality.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2025

    Very good very thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2025

    Excellent care