Robert George Riekse, MD
Geriatric Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine
Provider Groups
Military and Veterans Health Services
Trinity Health Medical Group
Trinity Health Medical Providers
Primary Contact
(616) 685-1835
Provider Groups
Military and Veterans Health Services
Trinity Health Medical Group
Trinity Health Medical Providers
Primary Contact
(616) 685-1835Services & Specialties
Areas of Specialization
- Geriatric Medicine
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Internal Medicine
Locations & Contact
Primary Location
Trinity Health Medical Group, Geriatrics - Grand Rapids Hospital
200 Jefferson SE
Grand Rapids
, MI 49503
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About
Dr. Riekse received his medical training from Hope College and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, followed by a residency in internal medicine at both Spectrum and Mercy Health. He completed fellowship training in geriatric medicine at the University of Washington. After his fellowship training, he was the geriatrician for the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the University of Washington.
In addition to his clinical responsibilities, he serves as the Program Director for the Grand Rapids Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. This is a unique program which trains internal medicine and family medicine physicians to become geriatricians who care for our elderly.
His clinical interests include dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease as well as preventive issues in the elderly. He is often a guest lecturer on geriatric issues. As a member of the Trinity Health Medical Group team, Dr. Riekse will serve patients residing at Beacon Hill and Holland Home.
Dr. Riekse enjoys traveling, cheering on his favorite Michigan State University teams, gardening, boating and golf.
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
Conditions Treated
- Alzheimer's
Education & Certifications
Education
Medical School:
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Fellowship:
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Residency:
Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine