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  • Hematology, Internal Medicine, Oncology
  • 45 years of experience
  • Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital 100 Michigan St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • (616) 391-1774

Brief Intro

A graduate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Dr. Zakem completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Metropolitan Hospital. He completed a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in East Lansing, followed by a Hematology/Oncology fellowship at Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital. Dr. Zakem is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology. Dr. Zakem has served as Chief of Staff at Metropolitan Hospital and President of the American Cancer Society of Kent County. Presently he is on the Board of Directors at Metropolitan Hospital and the Hematology representative for the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. He is a member of several organizations which include the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Osteopathic Internists, the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, the Kent County Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. Dr. Zakem has been a member of Cancer and Hematology Centers of Western Michigan since 1986.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Metrohealth Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine - 1980

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Anesthesia Medical Consltnts
  • 100 Michigan St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Specialties Treated

  • Oncology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Hematology

Conditions Addressed

  • Sickle-Cell Disease
  • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
  • Anemia
  • Hemolytic Anemia
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
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Procedures Performed

  • Chemotherapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Venipuncture
  • Blood transfusion
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Priority Health
  • Physicians Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • McLaren Health Plan
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Golden Rule
  • Wellcare
  • CHAMPVA
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Cigna
  • HealthSmart
  • Aetna
  • Tricare
  • Freedom Health
  • Optum Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Meritain Health
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