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Bess Connors, MD

Bess Connors, MD

General Surgery, Breast Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Breast Care

Speaks

Languages

English
Spanish

Provider Groups

  • Trinity Health Medical Group

  • Cancer Network of West Michigan

Primary Contact

(616) 685-5390
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Trinity Health Medical Group

  • Cancer Network of West Michigan

Primary Contact
(616) 685-5390

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • General Surgery
  • Breast Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Breast Care

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Trinity Health Breast Center - Grand Rapids Campus

250 Cherry SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

View hours
Monday
7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday
7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday
7:30am - 4:30pm
Trinity Health Breast Center - Grand Rapids Campus

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About

Education & Certifications

Education

Fellowship:
University of Michigan Hospitals & Health Centers

Residency:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Medical School:
University of Michigan Hospitals & Health Centers

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery

Provider Groups

Trinity Health Medical Group

Cancer Network of West Michigan

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(148 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

49 Reviews

07/23/2025

Dr Connors is fabulous - well prepared, explained all outcomes, provided written material - and scheduled my manogram for next year. She is one of the best doctors I have every had during my lifetime - Go Blue - Thank you , Dr Connor, for your knowledge, your compassion and providing me with a healing enviornment.

07/23/2025

Grateful to have found her, makes you feel at ease and explains things well

07/16/2025

Very kind knowledge able Dr I'm very happy she will be my surgeon

07/16/2025

She answers all your questions and dose not hurry you our.

07/16/2025

She treats me like a person not a patient.

07/01/2025

I would recommend any woman diagnosed with breast cancer to Dr Connors.

06/17/2025

Dr Connors and her team are amazing. I am so thankful for their wisdom and support.

05/30/2025

Good care

05/21/2025

I feel so much better about my care now that I am with her. Just loved her!

05/20/2025

I never felt rushed during this appointment, I was encouraged to ask questions, and everyone was helpful.

05/08/2025

Dr. Conner's was very kind. This was my first time seeing her. There was only one thing she said to me that stuck out and has bothered me. She disregard my earlier breast cancer journey as "it was only stage 0 so we are not worried". I feel that unless you are a 38 yo female and have to tell your girls (ages 8 & 10) that you have cancer, have a breast biopsy, go through a neelee wire guide before surgery, and lay on a table topless 35 times in front of 2 males, you cannot just tell me "it was stage 0"! I am very luck to have caught my cancer early and thankful for the wonderful care TH-GR provided me 12 years ago.

04/30/2025

I have had the best experience with all the staff. They have put my fears at ease & been very caring in their medical approach.

04/30/2025

Excellent

04/17/2025

I appreciate her compassion and expertise. Breast issues can be scary, Dr Connor put my mind at ease and I really appreciate her expertise

04/15/2025

I liked how she explained everything in my prognosis and treatment plan

03/26/2025

Had a good appt and she answered all my questions

03/25/2025

i answered as if the provider was the doctor and nurses. I do not like the way trinity health as a corporation operates.

03/12/2025

I feel everyone was very efficient, on time, and caring.

03/11/2025

Very caring

03/11/2025

I had the wrong date for my appointment and they worked me in for both appointments on time

02/25/2025

Trusted her judgement and experience that allowed me to make a good decision about my health.

02/12/2025

Dr. Connors is super knowledgeable, genuine, kind and compassionate. She explained everything so well and answered every question I had. I never felt hurried.

01/31/2025

She never acts rushed and understanding

01/30/2025

I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Connors and her team to my friends and family!

01/21/2025

Really good printed material with diagrams, my data, and providers information.

12/26/2024

Very difficult diagnosis but made me feel comfortable with treatment plan

12/17/2024

Loved her! Very knowledgeable, trustworthy, and caring.

12/10/2024

Kind, friendly, professional, knowledgeable, thorough.

11/26/2024

Thanks for having a great team!

11/26/2024

I couldn't ask for better support and competence.

11/19/2024

Felt very comfortable during first meeting with Dr Connors

11/14/2024

So grateful for her time and her patience.

11/12/2024

Dr. Connors is amazing in every way! She has made this cancer journey as easy as possible for me and for my husband.

11/06/2024

I never felt rushed. I felt heard and cared for.

11/05/2024

Attentive to questions and concerns. Thorough answers. Excellent care!

11/05/2024

Dr Bess is amazing!

10/29/2024

Wish you had an “excellent� category rating for this provider and this team. 😀

10/29/2024

I felt that Dr Bess connors was excellent. She had a good mix of professional and kindness. Would have preferred a bit more time, felt rushed sometimes. More information would be appreciated always.

10/22/2024

It was great.

10/15/2024

Cannot say enough of Dr. Connors for her complete all-around care, etc.

10/03/2024

Fantastic bedside manner! So caring and knowledgeable. She saved my life. I am forever grateful!

09/26/2024

I never felt rushed or in the way. This office goes way beyond to be caring.

05/15/2024

Dr Connors waa awesome, outisde of being a good dr she was kind, made you feel like she really cared, very informative, answered all my questions. O

03/29/2024

Dr Bess Connors is wonderful. This was my first time meeting her and I really liked her. I had Dr Jessica Keto before and she was super also! I drive down from Cadillac for these appointments because I trust your staff's knowledge and the equipment being used.

03/12/2024

Enabled me to regain faith in a medical community again

01/03/2024

Very happy with the care this provider is giving me.

12/29/2023

She was patient and listened to all my concerns. She sensed when I needed more time and what questions I needed answered

12/13/2023

I am very satisfied with my provider and feel fortunate that she was able to treat my breast cancer successfully.

10/27/2023

I was treated with respect and felt like my providers really cared about me.
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