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Dr. Paul Kemmeter, MD

Dr. Paul Kemmeter, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Kemmeter, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Grand Rapids, MI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

2060 East Paris Ave SE Ste 100 Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(616) 956-6100

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kemmeter specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Kemmeter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kemmeter

4.8

19 ratings, 10 with a written review
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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
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Trust worthy and skilled – Dec 30, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Robyn Mendez – Dec 11, 2023
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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
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Shawn Johnson – Oct 05, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Boyd A. Kitzrow – Aug 05, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sandra Beardsley Timmermans – Jun 09, 2023
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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
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Kahana Harrison – Jan 06, 2023
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Bob in Grand Rapid, MI – Jan 10, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Lanette Hardy-Sullivan – Dec 13, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Judith G in Grand Rapids, MI – Jun 24, 2016
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Cindy S. in Granger, IN – May 25, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Paul Kemmeter MD FACS works with a dedicated team of individuals who provide a multidisciplinary and multimodality approach to the treatment of obesity.  ?

biography

Paul Kemmeter MD FACS specializes in minimally invasive surgery in the treatment of obesity, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and a variety of general surgical issues.  For weight loss surgery, he offers the sleeve gastrectomy, roux-en-y...read more

  • Bariatric Surgery

  • General Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

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  • Mi State University|spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2002

  • Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000

  • Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Unavail2060 East Paris Ave SE Ste 100 Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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Practice

University Of Michigan Health-West5900 Byron Center Ave SW Wyoming, MI 49519
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital

    200 Jefferson Ave SE
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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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

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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