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Rachel S Balkema, PA-C

Rachel S Balkema, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Provider Groups

  • Military and Veterans Health Services

  • Trinity Health Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact

(231) 672-4243
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Military and Veterans Health Services

  • Trinity Health Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact
(231) 672-4243

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Physician Assistant

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Trinity Health Medical Group, Neurology - Medical Pavilion

1150 E Sherman Blvd
Ste 2400
Muskegon , MI 49444

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Trinity Health Medical Group, Neurology - Medical Pavilion

Also Affiliated With...

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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Conditions Treated

  • Neurodiagnostics
  • Headache

Education & Certifications

Board Certifications

Physician Assistants, National Commission on Certification of

Provider Groups

Military and Veterans Health Services

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 >

4.8 out of 5

(155 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

08/02/2024

Thanks for another meeting and putting me and the wife at ease

04/22/2024

Will def be back!!!

12/07/2023

Rachel is and has always been, amazing. Very detailed and answers all my questions. She always wants to try and make it better.

12/06/2023

She takes time with her patients and also with care giver.

12/04/2023

Very happy with the care I have received.

12/04/2023

She has great advice for the medications for my issues

11/09/2023

Never felt rushed and answered all questions I asked in a way I could understand

11/07/2023

I appreciate the professionalism

10/25/2023

Very clear in explaining my results!

09/27/2023

She gave answers that made sense and that I could understand.

09/03/2023

so grateful to have rachel, she is super.

08/30/2023

Very good to patient as well as caregiver

08/27/2023

rachel balkema addressed a recent emergency room visit and the changing of medication. she made specific exercise recommendations and talked about positive future possibilities.

08/25/2023

R Balkema is thorough and shows genuine concern for finding a solution to my health issues.

08/19/2023

The PA and her staff are wonderful

08/10/2023

Seems to have my best interest about my condition..

07/27/2023

Very satisfied wirh the appointment and the attention to details by Rachel.

07/01/2023

This provider was so much better than the one we saw 6 months ago in this office

05/23/2023

Very helpful.

05/19/2023

Thank you for encouraging me because of you. I hope to work for a Trinity Health system someday.

05/18/2023

We left the providers office with much appreciation for Rachel and her staff.

05/16/2023

Rachel is fantastic!

05/07/2023

Comforting and compassionate

05/03/2023

They listen very well they take their time

04/01/2023

Answers any questions I have. It is on top of all of my testing that is needed. Very positive all the time.

03/27/2023

Very good visit.

03/22/2023

Rachael was very thorough and spent a good amount of time with me

03/18/2023

Eyes bad. Hard 2 read. Experifnce 8ery good.

03/16/2023

They are a good group!!!!!

03/04/2023

Good provider and she meant well

02/18/2023

Excellent

02/09/2023

She was very kind.

02/04/2023

I saw Rachel Balkema. She was very knowledgeable, caring, and personable. I would recommend her to anyone

02/04/2023

always very kind, making sure I have everything I need before exiting

01/27/2023

teaching visit plus the pa had to consult a different pa.

01/25/2023

She is knowledgeable

01/24/2023

Very patient and informative

01/06/2023

will go there as needed.... willingly,

12/18/2022

Rachel is an amazing PA I respect her greatly

12/14/2022

Good listener, intelligent, genuine & compassionate

11/27/2022

She listens and offers constructive ideas about my concerns

10/13/2022

very pleased...

08/21/2022

Very good at her job

08/04/2022

Very knowledgeable
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