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Dr. Edward Murphy, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
4.8 (39)
Map Pin Small Grand Rapids, MI
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Edward Murphy, MD

Dr. Edward Murphy, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI. They specialize in Thoracic Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine and is affiliated with Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital, Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, Spectrum Health United Hospital, Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital and Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital. Dr. Murphy, completed a residency at Fletcher Allen Health Care (GME). Patients rated Dr. Murphy an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Murphy works at SHMG Cardiothoracic Surgery Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids, MI. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Murphy's Office Locations

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    SHMG Cardiothoracic Surgery Meijer Heart Center
    100 Michigan St NE Ste 8830, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (616) 459-7258

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital
  • Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
  • Spectrum Health United Hospital
  • Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital
  • Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Thoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1124090808
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Of Louisville|University of Louisville (GME)
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Fletcher Allen Health Care (GME)
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    Medical Education
    • Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Edward Murphy, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Murphy is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Murphy has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Murphy works at SHMG Cardiothoracic Surgery Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids, MI. View the full address on Dr. Murphy’s profile.

    39 patients have reviewed Dr. Murphy. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Murphy.

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