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Kathleen Beekman, MD

Kathleen Beekman, MD

Medical Oncology

Speaks

Languages

English

Provider Groups

  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact

(734) 712-1000
Appointments (Existing Patients Only)
Provider Groups
  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact
(734) 712-1000

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Medical Oncology

About

Kathleen Beekman, MD, is a board-certified physician in internal medicine and medical oncology at Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Hematology Oncology - Chelsea. While Dr. Beekman sees patients with a variety of malignancies, she has a clinical interest in breast cancer. She is also medical director at Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Hematology Oncology - Chelsea.




Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid
  • Aetna Commercial ALL PLANS
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • BCBS of Michigan Federal / Traditional
  • BCBS of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO
  • BCBS of Michigan PPO Commercial
  • BCN Medicare Advantage
  • BCN of Michigan HMO
  • BCN of Michigan M Premier Care HMO
  • Blue Cross Complete of Michigan - Medicaid
  • Cofinity (Network)
  • Colleague Health Plan
  • Community Care
  • HAP Alliance Health & Life Commercial
  • HAP Alliance Health & Life Medicare Advantage
  • HAP Empowered (Medicaid)
  • Humana Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • McLaren Commercial ALL PLANS
  • McLaren Medicaid
  • McLaren Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • Medicaid - Michigan
  • Medicare (Traditional)
  • Meridian Commercial ALL PLANS
  • Meridian Medicaid
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Multiplan PHCS (Network)
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP)
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Medicare Advantage
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Michigan Cares Network
  • Priority Health / Cigna Commercial
  • Priority Health / Cigna Medicare Advantage
  • Priority Health Medicaid
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare (Humana Military) Non-Prime Plans
  • TRICARE (Humana Military) Prime
  • United Healthcare Commercial ALL PLANS
  • United Healthcare Community Plan (Medicaid)
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
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Conditions Treated

  • oncology
  • Hematology
  • Medical Oncology

Education & Certifications

Education

Residency:
University of Michigan Medical Center

Medical School:
University of Michigan Medical School

Residency:
University of Michigan Hospitals

Fellowship:
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology

Provider Groups

Trinity Health IHA 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 >

4.9 out of 5

(330 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.

174 Reviews

09/24/2024

Shes just the best. Period.

09/11/2024

Everything is great at this practice

08/27/2024

I was most impressed with the care and concern given by Dr Beekman

08/14/2024

Thank you for being kind and friendly and making me feel at ease.

08/13/2024

I don't know what I can say Dr. Beekman has been with me since the start of my prostate cancer discovery. I have complete trust in her to get me through this ordeal

08/12/2024

Always calls and follows up when she says she will.

07/10/2024

I appreciate the time and care I receive. I have been consistently well-cared for during this four year cancer journey.

06/26/2024

She is terrific!

06/19/2024

I trust Dr. Beekman and feel confident with her care.

06/05/2024

Very pleased with Dr. Beekman and Michelle, her scheduler. Michelle helped break through trouble scheduling timely MRI.

05/14/2024

Always ascary appointment for the circumstances, I really appreciate Dr. Beekman and her attention she gave me.

05/14/2024

Dr. Beekman has provided excellent care to me during my breast cancer journey.

05/14/2024

Very kind and knowledgeable, down to earth

05/13/2024

Dr.Beekman is great! She is very thorough, compassionate and always follows up with any questions or concerns. She鈥檚 very knowledgeable and explains things well. She鈥檚 the best. I trust her entirely.

04/24/2024

thanks for great, detail oriented care

04/17/2024

Dr. Kathleen Beekman offers the ultimate compassionate, professional care possible. She looks at the whole person coming in for care, and also shows care for the patient鈥檚 family.

04/16/2024

Dr. Beekman will go 鈥渢he extra mile's for her patients. She is the ultimate compassionate, professional physician.

04/10/2024

I just hope that Dr. Beekman can train others to be more personable rather than clinical. I feel cancer patients need both; expertise in their field but also the ability to care for their patients with 鈥渉eart's.

04/10/2024

I also got a follow-up call that was very helpful

04/03/2024

Just the best. Thorough, kind, compassionate and remarkable care!

04/03/2024

Dr Beekman is a very caring Dr

03/05/2024

Dr Beekman is an outstanding physician. She takes time to explain words or concepts that I may not understand. She is compassionate and has such a wonderful, calming presence. No one wants cancer but I was really blessed to receive her as my primary oncologist. Over the 9 years I have never felt like I was rushed out of her office or inconsequential.

03/05/2024

Excellent experience

03/04/2024

Dr Beekman was knowledgeable about my case and often referred back to the 9 years I have been with her. She really is an awesome physician

02/28/2024

This world needs a thousand more Dr. Beekmans!

02/13/2024

It is really good to have such a really good doctor with a really good personality and very caring and a good people person.

02/08/2024

Dr. Beekman has been my oncologist for ten years, through some of the most serious, frightening and challenging experiences of my life. I probably now owe my life to her. Throughout it all, her expertise and knowledge have been absolutely the latest/best/most successful, and she has always spoken and explained things to me, including answering my many questions with patience and respect鈥nd in truthful ways that have reassured me and calmed my fears. She is an incredibly wonderful person and an extraordinarily excellent physician!!

02/07/2024

Dr. Beekman is excellent beyond words in every way!!!!

01/17/2024

Dr Beekman is wonderful! She listens & explains things well in a caring & compassionate manner. I trust her with my life!!!

01/17/2024

She鈥檚 terrific!

01/16/2024

Very glad that she will be caring for me during my cancer treatment

01/09/2024

Dr Cattaneo and Dr Beekman were terrific throughout my treatment.

01/09/2024

Very confident With their expertise

01/03/2024

Dr. Beekman is knowledgeable and caring. She has been a great support person. If I ever need to return as her patient, I would not hesitate to contact her.

01/02/2024

Dr.Beekman and staff are the absolute best in all categories

01/02/2024

All staff is great at the chelsea cancer center. The girls at the check in and check out desks are very helpful, friendly and personable.

12/20/2023

I have tremendous respect for Dr. Beekman! She is brilliant and truly an expert in her field. I have complete confidence in her ability to provide the best care for me!

12/13/2023

The best!

11/22/2023

I highly respect Dr. Beekman鈥檚 professional skills and caring attitude. She is very healing with her manner.

11/22/2023

Very professional and caring

11/20/2023

She listens well and is very professional yet also personal.

11/16/2023

Dr.Beckman very care

11/08/2023

Very grateful for your time and assistance. God bless!

11/08/2023

dr very very good

11/03/2023

Awesome

11/02/2023

Love Dr. Beekman she take the time to listen and explain

10/25/2023

She is so reassuring to me that I am getting the best health care possible.

10/20/2023

They are the reason I am a 3 time survivor

10/18/2023

None I can think of.

10/17/2023

If I could give them a 10++ I would. Thank you so much for always providing the best care for my mom

10/17/2023

Dr. Beekman is very caring and patient.

10/09/2023

Very kind, attentive and caring.

09/28/2023

I'm lucky to have her

09/24/2023

The best. I can understand her

09/13/2023

No empathy no compassion a rush out the door does not ask anything meaningful like how's your family how are you overall

08/23/2023

All good

08/09/2023

Dr. Beekman is kind and considerate.

08/05/2023

Just the best

07/12/2023

She is like a God to me. She has kept me alive and pretty well for much longer than I expected when I was originally diagnosed 17 years ago

07/11/2023

Dr. Beekman is an outstanding oncologist who has provided me with excellent care and consideration.

07/06/2023

Doctor was prepared for my visit and was thorough in her exam. I couldn't have asked for anything more.

06/28/2023

Satisfied, with the care.

06/21/2023

Following an appointment with the doc I always feel like she really understands me and what my issues are

06/16/2023

Very grateful she is my health care provider

06/16/2023

I continue to be so grateful to Dr. Beekman for her thorough explanations re test results and the path forward. She is an outstanding physician.

06/06/2023

Knowledgeable and helpful

06/01/2023

No complains

05/26/2023

She鈥檚 one of the best. I鈥檓 glad she鈥檚 the one treating me

05/20/2023

I had sent a mychart message to Dr. Beekman regarding wanting to stop a med. Her staff followed up with a call. Later i was cantacted that Dr.B wanted a video call where she explained in more detail how the ned works and recommended staying on it.

05/16/2023

Dr. Beekman and her staff are excellent.

05/02/2023

Not a long wait time. I got all my questions answered. I was re-assured about my health.

04/28/2023

Dr. Beekman is excellent and is such a caring, thoughtful individual. I am so grateful that she takes care of me.

04/26/2023

They really helped me get though this.

04/25/2023

very caring doctor and always writes down notes znd gives a copy on what we discussed

04/24/2023

Dr. Beekman has risen to the occasion with myself and even more so with my husband.

04/19/2023

compassionate, skilled, thorough, knowledgeable, terrific communicator

04/16/2023

So knowledgeable and up to date on options for my treatment.

03/22/2023

I am so grateful for the careful consideration she has given my care.

03/22/2023

It's all been very positive.

03/16/2023

Dr. Beekman definitely spends the time to cover everything, I never feel rushed which seems to a trend in modern medicine.

02/25/2023

I have complete confidence and the professionalism Of Dr. Beekman of diagnosing my healthcare need

02/19/2023

Would suggest you all in a heartbeat.

02/18/2023

Very happy with explanations, treatment recommendations and comfort they provided with findings and treatment options. A pleasant experience considering an unwanted diagnosis

02/09/2023

Always uplifting

01/26/2023

Really grateful to have her!

01/12/2023

Caring staff

01/05/2023

Dr. Beekman was wonderful to speak to about my diagnosis and possible plans/options going forward in my treatment.

01/05/2023

She was 1 and 10 minutes late

12/26/2022

Tele-visit was very helpful to meet my schedule.

12/21/2022

Dr Beekman is professional, thorough, empathetic and speaks in layman's terms. She is wonderful!

11/30/2022

Just not happy. Felt like she didn't care

11/23/2022

The nurse who took my bp and weight, etc. was possibly the least friendly nurse I've ever had but otherwise it was as pleasant an experience as it could be.

11/16/2022

Dr. Beekman is fantastic

11/16/2022

I was late because I parked in M and should have parked in Q

11/11/2022

I know that the staff will give the same level of treatment to others

11/05/2022

I felt this visit was one of the most comprehensive exams that I have ever had. I was provided with very helpful information

10/26/2022

The employees in the infusion clinic are so nice!

10/26/2022

Very very good doctor.

10/26/2022

I felt like I led the conversation with little input from the doc..

10/05/2022

We had to do a Zoom appointment due to me not feeling well. I really appreciated that option being offered to me.

08/31/2022

Dr Beekman has kept me alive for many years and she is a very caring person

08/18/2022

Very impressed with my nurse coordinator and everyone of my doctors.

08/14/2022

Very thorough

08/14/2022

They were all so good at what they do

08/10/2022

You have a great staff. Very professional staff.

08/09/2022

She was kind and took my concerns seriously.

07/21/2022

AlwAys an excellent experience!

07/20/2022

Thanks to Dr. Beekman for taking the needed time with me.

07/18/2022

I like everything about my experience at this facility.

07/14/2022

I am so grateful to have Dr. Beekman helping me with my care.

07/14/2022

Really appreciate getting the notes in MyChart on the scan results verse waiting for the appointment

06/22/2022

I felt comfortable with *Dr. Beekman.

06/15/2022

She was very nice.

06/15/2022

My visit was pleasant. All of the questions I had were answered to my satisfaction.

06/14/2022

Dr. Beekman is always so kind and attentive and thorough. She is wonderful.

05/31/2022

Very good.

05/26/2022

Excellent, compassionate, intelligent care - *Dr. Beekman is accessible & an expert in her field.

05/23/2022

This check up was for my 6 month visit with *Dr. Beekman. I have been highly impressed with *Dr. Beekman, staff, *Chelsea & St. Joe's (Ypsilanti) hospitals. They made my cancer diagnosis go as smooth as it possibly could.

05/13/2022

*Dr. Beekman is wonderful. She always lets me know what the next plan is.

04/27/2022

Very good Doctor.

04/21/2022

I feel Dr. Beekman provides excellent care for me . I feel confident in her advice. She collaborates well with my other physicians.

04/18/2022

Dr. Beekman is an excellent and empathetic listener, and explains things clearly.

04/01/2022

She is very professional & really knowledgeable. Very good to work with.

02/28/2022

Dr. Beekman took the time explain the plan of care and why. Explaining and also writing it on paper. Very helpful when given a lot of information and trying to absorb it all.

02/21/2022

She's up on everything & happy to go over my game plan as often as I need.

02/18/2022

She is a wonderful doctor.

02/17/2022

Dr.Beekman is the best, most knowledgeable doctor that can be found anywhere. I chose her based on my previous medical interactions.

02/17/2022

I would not go to any other provider.

02/11/2022

Great. I love Dr. Beekman!

02/09/2022

This visit was to get a new provider. In just moved to Michigan.

02/07/2022

GREAT!!!

02/04/2022

I am so grateful to have had Dr. Beekman to take care of me during my breast cancer treatment and follow up visits & she is a very caring and concerned person and helped me through a difficult time in my life. I received the best possible care from her.

01/26/2022

My second visit with Dr. Beekman and I think she's wonderful.

01/20/2022

Dr. Kathleen Beekman is an outstanding physician! I am so pleased to have her as one of my health care providers!

01/18/2022

*Dr. Beekman has been my oncologist since 2009, she has cared for me through 2 occurrences of breast cancer, she is a kind, compassionate and has a place in my heart forever. She is the very best physician imaginable.

01/06/2022

Positive & professional - on a level for me. She talked to me in a way I understood.

12/31/2021

As ALWAYS, Dr Beekman has after the six year's I've been with her,been consistently the same. No blind-siding from her!!! She is outstanding in every way!!!

12/30/2021

Excellent care I would highly recommend to anyone. They were right on time with appointment, if not a little early. Office and doctor worked well together. Very caring and pleasant visit.

12/29/2021

Very good

12/21/2021

Very pleasant, polite, and told what to look for. Also answered questions I had.

12/21/2021

It was a good visit. We discussed my cancer medication, side effects, and how it was working. We discussed other steps to take like a foundation genetics testing.

12/16/2021

I am consistently happy with Dr Beekman's compassion and brilliance.

12/16/2021

I couldn't ask for more

12/14/2021

Dr. Beekman is well informed and confident. Her treatment plan has relieved the severe pain and continues to control my cancer symptoms.

12/08/2021

Excellent.

11/26/2021

Very good.

10/22/2021

I am happy with my provider I don't contact her often - do not feel at this point I need to problems I have are addressed & I need to manage then myself unless it gets worse.

10/20/2021

Dr Beekman took the time to see me for a second opinion. She was thorough, clearly explained my results in a way I understood and answered all of my questions. What an amazing physician.

10/14/2021

I love Dr. Beekman

10/13/2021

No delays, courteous, professional. I view this appointment was very important as I want good care from oncologist.

10/06/2021

Excellent care.

10/01/2021

I have been seeing Dr. Beekman for years and she's informative and a wonderful dr.

09/30/2021

(Dr.) about 30 minutes later than scheduled.

09/23/2021

Dr. Beekman is extremely knowledgable. Moreover, she is very sensitive to her patients' feelings. She is the best!

09/21/2021

This was my first visit w/Dr. Beekman and I found her caring and interested. She didn't rush me, she answered all of my questions and seemed up to date and very knowledgeable.

09/20/2021

Dr. Kathleen Beekman was kind, attentive and knowledgeable. She is also personable.

09/18/2021

I had excellent care from the staff and Dr. Beekman

09/10/2021

Great.

08/26/2021

Dr. Beekman is the "unicorn" of health care providers! She always perfectly strikes the balance of care & concern. Professionalism & empathy, attention and intention.

08/26/2021

Dr. Beekman is a delightful, well informed practitioner I feel very comfortable with her. She is knowledgeable and explains things so that it is easy to understand & make personal decisions.

08/25/2021

Great dr. that I trust for check ups!

08/19/2021

Great.

08/16/2021

Was a very good experience.

08/16/2021

Wonderful - always listens & helps with any concerns. Very knowledgeable & patient with my questions/concerns/issues.

07/29/2021

Great. To the point

07/20/2021

The experience on my visit was extremely informative

07/20/2021

Dr. Beekman is amazing. She listens, speaks and explains everything, on time, was prepared and I am so happy she is my physician.

07/17/2021

Was great.

07/16/2021

Dr. Beekman is the best in Oncology she's more than my dr., she's my friend.

07/13/2021

I have always had good visits with Dr. Beekman.

07/01/2021

I am a new patient to this doctor and office. After my visit with Dr. Beekman I left confident that I have selected the best oncology expert to partner with me in my health journey.

06/24/2021

I like this provider very much, but her case load is too big, she ran a half hour behind.

06/24/2021

Excellent!

06/19/2021

Dr Beekman always shows a lot of concern for [. . .]. She has good suggestions to help with his care.
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