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Dr. Richard Panek, DDS

Dr. Richard Panek, DDS

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Panek, DDS is an oral & maxillofacial surgery specialist in Grand Rapids, MI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Marquette University in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital and Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

4349 Sawkaw Dr NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Panek

3.3

7 ratings, 4 with a written review
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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
What could be improved
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Aug 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
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Sparta, MI – Aug 04, 2017
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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
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2 people found this helpful
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Pepper in Grand Rapids, MI – Oct 13, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Kent City, MI – Sep 10, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

We provide referral-based individualized care to eliminate oral diseases and reconstruct functional defects related to these problems. We are an oral health education resource providing continuing education to hundreds of health care providers via referral and medical resident training.
  • Oral & Maxillofacial 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.

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

    2015
  • Loyola University Medical Center/ Stritch School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1989
  • Marquette University

    Medical School, 1985
  • Edward Hines Vamc

    Internship Hospital, 1982
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery®
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Self designated 
  • Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, 2009

  • Recognized by Spectrum Health Board of Trustees for Quality and Safety in patient care., 2010

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Locations

Practice

Unavail4349 Sawkaw Dr NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 12:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Unavail158 Marcell Dr NE Ste B Rockford, MI 49341
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital

    1840 Wealthy St SE
    Grand Rapids, MI 49506
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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  • 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
  • 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

    View all awards

    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

    View all patient feedback
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