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Dr. James Bakeman, MD

Dr. James Bakeman, MD

Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. James Bakeman, MD is a reconstructive orthopedic surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1984. He is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 64 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (64 reviews)

Practice

1111 Leffingwell Ave NE Ste 100 Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Bakeman is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital Grand Rapids, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Bakeman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bakeman

4.5
64 ratings, 41 with a written review
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An excellent doctor, I highly recommend!
Dr. Bateman is very thorough, never acts like he is in a hurry, and is extremely kind and compassionate. I was most impressed that although he is a surgeon, he was not quick to suggest surgery. He talked to me about my options and left it to me to decide if and when I should have the surgery to repair my shoulders. I appreciate his manner and I also like his PA, Nate.
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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Feb 25, 2023
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Excellent Dr
Dr Bakeman is an excellent choice for orthopedic issues and surgery.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 15, 2023
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Definitely
Great "bedside manner" and very informative. I appreciated the explanation in understanding terms followed with course of action steps/options/suggestions. Very personable
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Ray F. – Feb 02, 2023
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His smile, laughter just making us at ease. Willing to give information and share ideas.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 18, 2022
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Definitely would recommend Dr. Bakeman.
Dr. Bakeman for my office visit yesterday (October 26) was very informative and took the time to explain my knee area issue. He has always been such a friendly physician that seems genuinely interested in me as his patient and as in the past I definitely will continue coming to Dr. Bakeman for any further treatments. A. K. Edwards
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
1 other person found this helpful
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A K. EDWARDS – Oct 28, 2022
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Friendly and prompt service
Dr Bakeman got me in for shots in my knees two days before a trip and did it personally. Very pleased!
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
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Oct 07, 2022
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Caring, kind and talented surgeon
Great doctor. This is my second surgery with him.
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
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Sep 28, 2022
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Very personable and attentive. Wasn't just looking for another person to do surgery on. Gave his honest opinion and reassured me my hips are perfect and my knee will get better after back surgery.
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
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Jeri – Jun 03, 2022
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4-13-2022 Office visit with Dr. Bakeman
Dr. Bakeman reviewed my knee X-rays with me and explained why I’m having pain and limited mobility. He prescribed a minimally invasive treatment that won’t interfere with my walking and strength training routines. Dr. Bakeman is very professional and personable. He explained my condition in language I could understand and made our discussion very comfortable. We have had such a gloomy Spring here in Michigan, Dr. Bakeman was a true ray of sunshine. His big smile and good humor brightened my day and gave me hope. I highly recommend him. Thank you Dr. Bakeman. I hope you bring your sunshine to all your 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
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Pat M – Apr 15, 2022
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Very informative no pressure great atttitude on time n pleasant. He will at some point. Do my surgery
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
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Doug – Mar 18, 2022
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Dr. Bakeman is a great doctor and surgeon. He was right about me not having any problems healing with my left knee replacement. He is doing my right one this month.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Carol Mahlich – Feb 12, 2022
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Dr Bakeman is an exceptional surgeon, but he is a wonderful care giver. He looks out for what is best for me as a person, he truly makes me feel cared for.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Karlis Mateus – Oct 03, 2021
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Listens to my concerns Very encouraging
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 12, 2021
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Each time I visit Dr. Bakeman himself, or anyone in his office, I feel refreshed knowing that I will receive the best of the best. So no matter why I'm going there; be it for pre-surgery, day of surgery or any follow ups, I know that Dr. Bakeman will be involved somehow, whether in person or in a follow-up conversation. He wants to know of my condition and how successful it is or will be. Feeling secure and comfortable is a huge plus when your health is being discussed. On a scale of 1 to 10, bad to best, I would rate Dr. Bakeman as an eleven. He knows what he is doing, has dedicated his life to perfecting his skills and is a very pleasant person to talk to. And he has a crew that is second to none.
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
4 others found this helpful
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James C. Uhen – Jun 24, 2021
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He replaced my knee 3 years ago and it is still just wonderful! I have fallen on it and it remains perfect. Wish I had it done sooner than I did!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Elaine Elzinga – Jun 21, 2021
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yes. He replaced my damaged left knee with a titanium one more than 10, maybe even 15 years ago and it's still functioning marvelously except for deep knee bends. He gets a 5++++ ..... from me.
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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George G. Janzen – May 14, 2021
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Dr Bakeman has performed two different surgeries on me. Both times the procedures have gone flawlessly and the recovery has been as easy as could be expected in either case. My recovery in both cases was hundred percent. I would highly recommend Dr. Bakeman for any knee procedure. Great staff also.
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
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David Dombrowski – Apr 02, 2021
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Dr Bakeman is so kind and compassionate! He takes time to answer all my questions and I never feel rushed. I shattered both forearm bones above the wrist. I was just hanging there and bleeding. I thought this is the end of me. I am 69 and a massage therapist. Yet he put me back together and I am working again! I highly recommend Dr Bakeman a very skilled surgeon.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Denise Ritsema – Feb 12, 2021
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Dr. Bakeman is an outstanding doctor! He is personable and a talented surgeon. Every surgery he has performed on me (knees and shoulder) has ended with excellent results and made me “ like new” again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 22, 2021
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Dr.Bakeman has been my surgeon for years. Having both my rotator cuffs repaired, and both my knees fully replaced. Excellent surgeon. He is friendly and well spoken.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 18, 2020
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About Me

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Dr. James Bakeman, MD is a reconstructive orthopedic surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1984. He is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • State University Of New York / Health Science Center At Stony Brook

    Residency Hospital, 1989
  • Butterworth Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1985
  • University Of Michigan Medical School

    Medical School, 1984
  • Central Michigan University

    Undergraduate School, 1980
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Locations

Practice

Office1111 Leffingwell Ave NE Ste 100 Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

    100 Michigan St NE
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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