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Dr. Brett Brinker, MD

Dr. Brett Brinker, MD

Hematology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Brett Brinker, MD is a hematologist in Grand Rapids, MI and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Brinker has extensive experience in Blood Cancers, Gastrointestinal Neoplasms, and Skeletal System Neoplasms. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital and Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (16 reviews)

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145 Michigan St NE Ste 3100 Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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4.8
16 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Caring, kind, knowledgeable
Dr Brinker explains details in layman’s terms if medical terms are not understood. Always in positive demeanor. Talks about options for treatment of my leukemia. Communicates with all of my other hematologists and oncology doctors out of state and Mayo Clinic.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 30, 2023
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Dr. Brinker is a caring, cutting edge physician especially in the area of multiple myeloma. I have reached remission under his superb direction and care. He's the best! The closest we have here in GR to a myeloma specialist. Top knotch- highly recommended.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Marianna S. in Grand Rapids, – Jul 27, 2017
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Best doctor I have seen in 54 years. He genuinely cares about his patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Nancy T in Grand Rapids, MI – Oct 15, 2016
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Dr. Brinker treated me for AML and septic shock. I not only survived the latter, I have been in remission 22 months. I cannot articulate the depth of my gratitude for not only my life, but for how Dr. Brinker helped my children, just young adults, during a potentially tragic situation. I truly hold him in the highest regard and will try to pass on what he so generously gave my family.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Cynthia Ward in Muskegon, MI – Aug 25, 2016
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My senior father was in excruciating pain for 3 years. Dr. Brinker did a PET scan August of 2015 but did not look at it. December 2015-2nd colonoscopy in 3 years during which they found a large mass; colon cancer. Dad went in to the ER that night with an infection and they rushed him surgery the following weekend to remove the mass. For that I am thankful but not to Dr. Brinker who, during a follow up appointment took full responsibility for the miscommunication and not seeing it before.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Leigh Fuher in Comstock Park, MI – Jan 12, 2016
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Dr. Brett Brinker, MD is a hematologist in Grand Rapids, MI and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Brinker has extensive experience in Blood Cancers, Gastrointestinal Neoplasms, and Skeletal System Neoplasms. He graduated...read more

  • Hematology

  • Medical Oncology

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  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Hematology
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Medical Oncology
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Locations

Practice

Cancer & Hematology Centers of Western Michigan145 Michigan St NE Ste 3100 Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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(616) 225-9330

Practice

Cancer & Hematology Centers of Western Mi PC5800 Foremost Dr SE Ste 300 Grand Rapids, MI 49546
2
(616) 954-9800
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