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Eric Charles Bouwens, MD

Eric Charles Bouwens, MD

Family Medicine, Primary Care

Speaks

Languages

Spanish

Provider Groups

  • Trinity Health Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact

(616) 685-8250
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Trinity Health Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact
(616) 685-8250

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Family Medicine
  • Primary Care

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Trinity Health Medical Group, Primary Care - Rivertown

3380 44th St SW
Grandville , MI 49418

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Trinity Health Medical Group, Primary Care - Rivertown

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About

Dr. Bouwens earned his medical degree from University of Michigan. He is fluent in Spanish, and his clinical interests include cross-cultural medicine; care to the underserved; migraine, allergy and asthma; early detection of skin cancer; dermoscopy; women’s health; nutrition; prevention of chronic disease; and the role of exercise in diet and health.

He describes his philosophy of care as this: 

“Respect and consideration of each person’s dignity is the beginning of a healthy physician-patient relationship. I offer my clinical experience, scientific training and compassion to each person I meet as a clinician.”

Insurances Accepted

  • Access Health HMO
  • Aetna HMO/PPO/POS
  • Aetna Michigan Preferred PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Align Senior Care/Ally Align HMO
  • Alliance Health and Life AHLIC PPO
  • Alliance Health and Life EPO/POS/PPO
  • ASR PPO
  • BCBSM
  • BCBSM Blue Preferred Plus BPP PPO
  • BCBSM Medicare Plus Blue PPO
  • BCBSM Premier PPO
  • Blue Care Network BCN HMO
  • Blue Care Network Behavioral Health
  • Blue Care Network MA HMO
  • Blue Care Network Preferred HMO
  • Blue Cross Complete BCC HMO
  • Cigna Covered under Priority Health PPO
  • Cofinity Advantage PPO
  • Cofinity PPO, Auto, Work Comp
  • First Health
  • HAP HMO
  • HAP HMO/PPO
  • HAP Preferred Inc HPI PPO
  • Humana HMO/PPO/PFFS
  • Humana PPO
  • Life Circles HMO [Muskegon]
  • Magellan Behavioral Health [Grand Rapids]
  • Meridian Health Plan of Michigan HMO [Closed to new patients]
  • Molina Healthcare of Michigan HMO
  • Multi-Plan/PHCS
  • NPPN PPO [Muskegon, Lakeshore]
  • Oceana Sheriff [Muskegon, Lakeshore]
  • Optum Health UBH Behavioral Health [Grand Rapids]
  • Oscar EPO
  • Priority Health HMO
  • Priority Health HMO/PPO
  • State Medicaid
  • Tricare Humana PPO
  • United Healthcare Community Plan HMO
  • United HealthCare Medicare PPO
  • United Healthcare PPO
  • Veteran’s Administration VA/CCN/Optum HMO
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Education & Certifications

Education

Residency:
Cook County Hospital (GME)

Medical School:
University of Michigan Hospitals & Health Centers

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Provider Groups

Trinity Health Medical Group

Trinity Health Medical Providers

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 >

4.6 out of 5

(140 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.

44 Reviews

03/25/2024

Excelente m茅dico. (Excellent doctor.)

03/01/2024

one thing really saved me . you have dr. bouwens(sp) on staff to cover when other docs are noy available , like friday afternoon when i came..it/he saved me from going to the emergency ward .great idea..

01/09/2024

Your drs are not trained properly in current practice and either do not understand the law/rules or lie about them. Additionally, after the Dr walked out on me and telling me to find another office, he lied on the After Visit summary

01/05/2024

It felt more like he was socializing rather than being focused on listening to me.

01/02/2024

Keep doing the great job in treating your patients.

11/27/2023

Quick appointment time

11/23/2023

I appreciate the provider was u

11/04/2023

Provide a complete explanation for treatment prescribed.

10/08/2023

Wonderful new physician, Dr Bouwens

10/06/2023

He would say I had something, and then I didn't.

10/04/2023

Very satisfied

09/26/2023

I did not feel rushed and was heard - excellent bedside manner

09/26/2023

Caring and understanding !

08/10/2023

After living with my body for almost 67 years, I know what鈥檚 normal for me and what鈥檚 not. I know I have RA and the changes it has made on my body鈥 know I have sports or weather induced asthma and again and again how it affects me. While I was trying to explain what was happening to me was different and scary and not my norm, I read in my after visit summary that 鈥渟he may have exaggerated awareness of her shortness of breath鈥︹�� I feel like he was calling me a hypochondriac and that I should just smile and go about my business because everything is just the aging process. We are told that as women we should listen to our bodies and if something does鈥檛 feel right, don鈥檛 ignore it. I鈥檓 not looking for something to be wrong with me, my independence and staying physically active is very important to me, that鈥檚 why I came in. I like Dr. Osbourne and the practice in Caledonia, but I really hope to never see Dr. Bouwens again.

08/09/2023

He was an asset to the limited staff that day

07/23/2023

Seed and listened

07/15/2023

I am in chronic pain from my back and medical conditions. My ear is infected for over a year and the medication is not working. I had severe migraine and notified they have no room for infusion to be done. I was not given proper care

07/07/2023

Outstanding. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We did not, however, deal with the short term stomach pain issue and I ultimately went to my local ER for that. I think we could have addressed that at the doctor's appointment and we could have avoided the ER.

06/29/2023

very good Service visit

06/27/2023

Very knowledgeable, but willing to say "I don't know", has my highest respect. "Never really retired"

06/26/2023

DR. Eric Bouwens was excitement and took time to explain very clearly. You need more doctors that are wiser like Dr. Eric.

06/21/2023

All good

06/06/2023

Happy to have resolved my issue.

06/04/2023

I would recommend this provider to anyone

05/31/2023

He was very nice

04/10/2023

Very satisfied with over all visit

04/04/2023

I鈥檓 happy with visit

03/20/2023

I will be taking my kids out as pateints and not returning

03/18/2023

I felt as though he was egotistical. And more or less made me feel because I was fat that I didn't know what I was thinking or doing. At least I got that impression from him

03/13/2023

I think out of all the time Ive been with Trinity Health, this is the 1st dr that actually took time to listien to undertand and not listen to give meds.

03/13/2023

HE MADE ME FEEL LIKE I WASTED HIS TIME

01/19/2023

Very interested & showed concern.

01/16/2023

He did well. I was pleased

01/04/2023

I would ask to have him for a doctor but he was just filling in to help.

12/31/2022

Dr Bowens was filling in as a substitute. but he was great for my 1st time meeting him.

12/20/2022

The provider I saw took his time to talk to me about my situation.

12/08/2022

All the staff were great ! Emily my nurse was super and very helpful!

11/25/2022

I have never had a bad experience while in their care

11/18/2022

I'm glad Dr Eric Bouwens was the doctors assigned at my visit.

08/24/2022

El dr. Eric exelente doctor y sobretodo habla mi idioma espanol. Pero el ya soy jubilo espero que tengan doctores que hable espanol. GRACIAS. (The Dr. Eric is an excellent doctor and above all he speaks my Spanish language. But he already knows, I retire, I hope they have doctors who speak Spanish. THANK YOU).

08/19/2022

I love Dr Bouwens! He鈥毭劽磗 the best!

08/14/2022

Dr. Bouwens had no interest or time to address issues I had commented about in the months prior to this appointment. My interactions and comments with Dr. Bouwens and other staff members were not complimentary to them because of concerns I had that were not being addressed and they did not like it. I think investigating my records will show ongoing disagreements about care I was receiving. I am looking forward to a new doctor however many of the problems experienced seem to be imbedded in the health care system. Thank you for this survey.

08/04/2022

Outstanding

08/04/2022

He is very respectful, knowledgeable, and patient. I am
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