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Dr. Joseph Pitcher, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
4.8 (28)
Map Pin Small Grand Rapids, MI
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Joseph Pitcher, MD

Dr. Joseph Pitcher, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI. They specialize in Critical Care Medicine, has 14 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Medicine. They graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and is affiliated with Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital, Spectrum Health United Hospital and Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Pitcher an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Pitcher works at SHMG Pulmonary 68th Street in Grand Rapids, MI. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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. Pitcher's Office Locations

  1. 1
    SHMG Pulmonary 68th Street
    80 68th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (616) 267-8244
  2. 2
    Spectrum Health Medical Group - South Pavilion
    80 68th St SE # 302, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (616) 267-8860

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  • Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital
  • Spectrum Health United Hospital
  • Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital

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    4.8
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    Specialties*
    • Critical Care Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 14 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1962721902
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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    Dr. Joseph Pitcher, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Pitcher is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Pitcher works at SHMG Pulmonary 68th Street in Grand Rapids, MI. View the full address on Dr. Pitcher’s profile.

    28 patients have reviewed Dr. Pitcher. 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. Pitcher.

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