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Dr. Carl Wierks, MD
Overview of Dr. Carl Wierks, MD
Dr. Carl Wierks, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and is affiliated with Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. Dr. Wierks, completed a residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Wierks an average 3.9 star rating.
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Dr. Wierks' Office Locations
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West Michigan Orthopaedics2144 East Paris Ave SE Ste 240, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Directions (616) 949-8945
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Hope Network Center for Recovery1000 East Paris Ave SE Ste 215, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Directions (616) 949-8945
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Admitting Hospitals
Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.
Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.
- Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Hip Arthroscopy
AC Joint Injury
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
Bursitis of Hip
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Impingement
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lupus
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Snapping Hip
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hip Labral Repair
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Hip Arthroscopy
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Hip Arthroscopy
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Knee Dislocation
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Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
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Lateral Epicondylitis
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Limb Pain
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Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
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Osgood Schlatter Disease
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Osteoarthritis of Foot
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Osteoarthritis of Wrist
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Patellar Chondromalacia
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Patellar Dislocation
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Patellar Fracture
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Patellar Tendonitis
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Pathological Spine Fracture
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Pelvic Fracture
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Rotator Cuff Tear
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Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
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Runner's Knee
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Sacrum Disorders
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Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Shoulder Dislocation
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Shoulder Fracture
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
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Snapping Hip
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
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Tenosynovitis
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Tibia and Fibula Fractures
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
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Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
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ACL Surgery
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Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
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Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
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Hip Resurfacing
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Knee Arthroscopy
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Knee Replacement
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Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
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Meniscectomy
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Meniscus Surgery
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Musculoskeletal Function Test
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Partial Hip Replacement
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Peripheral Nerve Block
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Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
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Quadriceps Tendon Repair
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Rotator Cuff Surgery
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Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
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Separated Shoulder Treatment
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Shoulder Arthroscopy
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Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
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Shoulder Fracture Treatment
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Somatic Nerve Block
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Spinal Nerve Block
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Synovial Biopsy
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Total Hip Replacement
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Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
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Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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About Dr. Carl Wierks, MD
Specialties*
- Orthopedic Surgery
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Specialties*
Years of Experience
- 20 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1215075106
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- Steadman-Hawkins Sports Medicine Clinic
Fellowship
Residency
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
Residency
Internship
- Johns Hopkims
Internship
Medical Education
- Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Medical Education
Undergraduate School
- Wheaton College
Undergraduate School
Board Certifications
- Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
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48 patients have reviewed Dr. Wierks. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Wierks.
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