Carl Wierks

Thank you, Dr. Wierks! The drive up to Grand Rapids was well worth it. After almost 2 years of sports medicine doctors and lots of P.T., he offered a cortisone injection for my hip pain. After 2 days, I was pain free! I don't understand the negative reviews - he was attentive, kind, and very pleasant. Thanks again!!

Deceptive, dishonest & inhumane. I had a hip arthroscopy performed by Dr. Wierks over 3 years ago due to a supposed torn labrum. I was not educated or informed concerning what the surgery would entail or how to care for myself post-operation. I have massive scars and significantly worse pain post-operation. It was post-operation that I developed the symptoms of a torn labrum. Follow-up was minimal and my concerns were ignored. Some bone was also shaved during the operation and when I was shown the before and after of the bone shaving on x-ray, the amount of bone taken was absolutely appalling. I was told my hip should not be able to “pop” post-surgery and that has not been true either. A radiologist outside of Spectrum looked at my MRIs (unfortunately post-surgery) and told me he wouldn’t have even recommended that I have surgery. My body is permanently damaged from allowing Dr. Wierks to operate. Deceptive, dishonest & inhumane. I had a hip arthroscopy performed by Dr. Wierks over 3 years ago due to a supposed torn labrum. I was not educated or informed concerning what the surgery would entail or how to care for myself … More

Hip surgery for FAI and labrum tear in fall 2018. Completed a 100 mile race almost exactly one year later. Friendly, staff was great, everything went well. The negative reviews are odd to me, my experience was fantastic.

I partially dislocated my hip playing soccer, tore my labrum. After dealing with instability/pain in my hip for almost a year I decide to have surgery. So glad I did! 3 months post op I knew I made the right decision. I can run and do everything else again. I’m so grateful for dr Wieks and his PA, I think of them as Batman and Robin. Dr. Wierks bedside manner could have been better but I chose him because he is an excellent surgeon and that is what matters at the end of the day. I partially dislocated my hip playing soccer, tore my labrum. After dealing with instability/pain in my hip for almost a year I decide to have surgery. So glad I did! 3 months post op I knew I made the right decision. I can run and do … More

Dr. Wierks preformed hip arthroscopy (a hip scope) for me in 2012. My hip had a labral tear and moderate severe arthritis damage. Despite this he was able to preform microfracture a procedure that helps produce scar type cartilage that has lasted me for these 9 years. Dr. Wierks if a Philippon fellow from the Steadman Clinic and specializes in sports injuries and hip arthroscopy. Dr. Wierks preformed hip arthroscopy (a hip scope) for me in 2012. My hip had a labral tear and moderate severe arthritis damage. Despite this he was able to preform microfracture a procedure that helps produce scar type cartilage that has … More

Very condescending and uncaring. Was super harsh and wouldn’t listen about how much pain I was in. I waited another month to get into a second opinion rather than have Dr. Wierks do my surgery if he would have even done it. Would not recommend unless you’d like to be talked to like you’re stupid or ignored.

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There is a definite theme here and if I had read the reviews ahead of time I would have saved my then 18yo daughter the humiliation of seeing this man 2 months ago. She is a dancer and big and muscular. She dances five or more times a week. She told him this. He only looked at her BMI and told her she should probably get gastric bypass. Eighteen. He didn't look at her history, didn't look to the fact that she in an athlete, nope. I have waited to do this write up until we found another doctor. Which we did, by the way, in South Bend IN at a place that works with athletes from a major college in the area and therefore are used to working with all body types. The staff at Wierks office were very nice. But he is awful. There is a definite theme here and if I had read the reviews ahead of time I would have saved my then 18yo daughter the humiliation of seeing this man 2 months ago. She is a dancer and big and muscular. She dances five or more times a week. … More

A little over a year ago, I posted a raving review of Dr. Wierks. I have since changed my mind entirely. I was in a terrible car accident and needed a labral repair. I was satisfied at that time and I completely believed that I made the right decision. I was very wrong. It was later determined that the damage from my accident was more severe than they thought and a complete THA (hip replacement) was needed. I had to make a decision as to whether I wanted Wierks to do the surgery or the orthopedic surgeon who referred me. I chose Wierks and that was a terrible mistake. I kept telling him post op that I wasn't doing well and instead of listening and helping, he blew me off and basically said it was all in my head. I went back to my other surgeon for all of my post op care and I'm glad I did. I am now being treated like a human being instead of a MRN (medical record number). Dr. Wierks made me feel like I should be fine b/c HE did the surgery. I have since taken back my 5 star rating (I'd give him a 0 if I could). My opinion? Find another surgeon without a God complex. A little over a year ago, I posted a raving review of Dr. Wierks. I have since changed my mind entirely. I was in a terrible car accident and needed a labral repair. I was satisfied at that time and I completely believed that I made the … More

For those who might benefit from hearing my unique experience... I'm a 43 year old international yoga teacher trainer. A labrum tear in 2018 started my journey of being turned away by SIX other surgeons, (I was too dysplastic for labrum repair, the cartilage was too damaged for PAO, the arthritis didn't appear bad enough for THR) --- Dr. Wierks was the only one who was willing to help. He listened to me. He trusted my pain level even though it didn't match the imaging. He didn't care what the other doctors said. He believed I would feel better with THR. His work with Olympic skiers and snowboarders reassured me. He called me personally the day after surgery to tell me that once he was in there, he saw that I was bone on bone in the capsule of the joint where the imaging didn't show it. This confirmed that we made the right choice. My experience at the surgical center was amazing and I'm recovering better than anyone I know who has had a hip done. Three weeks post op and I already feel better than I did. The anterior approach with 6 inch spike, extra long screws, and double ball gave me a really stable, extra mobile hip. He gave me my life and career back!!! For those who might benefit from hearing my unique experience... I'm a 43 year old international yoga teacher trainer. A labrum tear in 2018 started my journey of being turned away by SIX other surgeons, (I was too dysplastic for labrum … More

Dr Wierks did a anterior hip replacement. After surgery, he said no weight restrictions, start phys therapy immediately, staples out in 14 days. His staff didn't schedule staple removal until 30 days, longer than any recommended, and failed to order any therapy. When called, they were rude, said that he prefers staples out in 21 days (even though he said to our face multiple times 14) and then postponed therapy until over 30 days out. There are serious miscommunication issues with Dr Wierks and his staff, which has led to very poor care, deceit, and it appears his staff trying to cover up their mistakes. I highly suggest finding anyone else. And in the end he won't even meet with the patient to discuss these issues, instead making us see his PA.

Listened attentively to my symptoms and what I have done regarding hip pain that has been going on for several months. Checked my ROM and it’s excellent, does not appear to be arthritis so we agreed next steps are an MRI and a cortisone injection to see if I can some pain control from inflammation. Very caring team, Kevin and Dr. Wierks. Highly recommend them.

I would highly recommend Dr. Wierks. I am 53 years old and was very nervous about having total hip replacement. He answered all my questions and explained the procedure. He was very caring, patient, and kind. I had my surgery a week ago and I am walking without hip pain!

Dr. Wierks does not care about his patients and the extreme pain they are in. He is very arrogant and is in the wrong profession. Picks and chooses who he wants as a patient and apparently doesn't care to do surgery. He just wants to hurry you out with pain meds and p/t. My hip was completely shot and he could care less. Worse experience I've ever had with a doctor. One star is too many!

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I had a full hip replacement. I’ve been very happy with my care & results. I recently just passed my 1 year mark...and was able to walk the rim of the Grand Canyon!!

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He did my hip surgery last year and when it was still bothering me 5-6 months later even in pt he knew what was wrong and had me switch physical therapy places and instantly it went away.

Dr Wierks and his staff are wonderful. I had many questions and concerns with my hip surgery and they were all answered. The office personnel are quick and I was never left waiting. I would recommend Dr. Wierks and his practice to anyone.

Dr. Weirks and his PA were wonderful with my 16 year old that needed hip surgery. They answered all of our questions and his medical care was amazing. The office is very detailed orientated and gives you information about any possible concern or question you may have. We would highly recommend Dr Weirks and his office in the future. Dr. Weirks and his PA were wonderful with my 16 year old that needed hip surgery. They answered all of our questions and his medical care was amazing. The office is very detailed orientated and gives you information about any possible … More

He, his PA, and his staff are great! They are always informative, professional, and kind. He spends time with me during my visits to explain things thoroughly. Every person we have encountered from his office staff to the surgical suites were all wonderful! I have the greatest confidence in him and his staff!

Had surgery a few months ago with Dr Werks and could not have been more pleased with the results. Dr Wierks was very professional and always took the time to answer all of my questions. The office staff was phenomenal. Any insurance questions or issues were resolved in a very timely manner. All the nurses and techs were friendly and took the time to help guide me through the surgical process. Would highly recommend Dr Wierks and his office. Had surgery a few months ago with Dr Werks and could not have been more pleased with the results. Dr Wierks was very professional and always took the time to answer all of my questions. … More

I was referred to Dr. Wierks from MI Ortho for a second opinion and next steps. Local ortho is not unlike many who shy away from patients who 1) aren't older (55+) or have issues such as hip dysplasia as I did. Dr Wierks took time to get my history and discuss my current quality of life. Unlike others, he put the decision in my hands and would support any desire. The Western Michigan team is great and partnered with Spectrum Health, specifically Blogett Hospital. This combined team has ortho surgeries down pat. I cannot thank Dr. Wierks and his PA Kevin. I was discharged on Day 2 after smashing PT goals and thus far am recovering well. I was referred to Dr. Wierks from MI Ortho for a second opinion and next steps. Local ortho is not unlike many who shy away from patients who 1) aren't older (55+) or have issues such as hip dysplasia as I did. Dr Wierks took time to get … More

Dr Wierks and his PA have been extremely thorough with their explanations of what to expect at my visits pre and post surgery. I really appreciate the skill in their surgical work as well as their time and explaining the process. My PT after surgery said Dr Wierks post-surgery protocol for PT is what they now use for their guidelines. Dr Wierks and his PA have been extremely thorough with their explanations of what to expect at my visits pre and post surgery. I really appreciate the skill in their surgical work as well as their time and explaining the process. My PT … More

Love my experience with wierks and the staff at the surgery center and office. I had a pleasant experience when he was in holland as well. He is a surgeon who wants to help more people through research and is always looking for new ways to help people! Someone’s got to do it! I had labral repair and femeroplasty on my right hip in 2014 right after I graduated high school at age 17. Now 22 found out I have a fully torn almost displaced labrum, bone bruising and slight impingement + hip flexor pain in my left hip with a traction mri! I am just 4 days out of my second surgery on my left hip. This one is different than the first and I feel confident with the fact new protocol and new ways have come about! He believed my pain and told me it was completely up to me to have the surgery. I chose to have it done because I have full confidence he can help me. After the surgery he said “ I am very happy with how it went and I think I got rid of another source of your pain by doing “this and that” so I’m excited to see you recover and how it helps you and I think it was a great idea you listened to your body and got the surgery done now because there was quite a bit of damage” and trust me. I saw it! I trust him and regardless if he’s rude to fat people he’s a research surgeon and has to protect his research and studies. So do yours! Being overweight is the number one cause of all pain. So don’t blame him!! Just listen and follow his strict protocall and take care of your body!! Thank you wierks and team!! Love my experience with wierks and the staff at the surgery center and office. I had a pleasant experience when he was in holland as well. He is a surgeon who wants to help more people through research and is always looking for new ways … More

I went to see Dr Wierks in constant pain barely able to walk and very fearful of surgery. Meeting with Dr Wierks and Kevin put me totally at ease. They listened to my concerns and fears and was very reassuring. The support after surgery made you feel like you were the only patient. Recovery has been great Dr Wierks gave me back my quality of life!!!... Thank you Dr Wierks and staff. The staff at the office are AMAZING! They are welcoming and do all they can to be sure your needs are met

I'm an active 53 year old. I had a right knee arthroscopy (meniscectomy) on 3-8-19. Dr. Wierks provided a thorough explanation of what to expect before and after surgery. Before surgery my range of motion was limited and had a tooth ache pain in my knee. From the moment I woke up from surgery, my pain was completely eliminated and I achieved full range of motion and strength within a few days. I did not take one pain pill. Dr. Wierks has the golden touch!

Had surgery to repair hip pain. Worked wonderful. Dr. Wierks is a wonderful physician. He is very caring and listened to my problem.

I came into the office so discouraged. I had a bad experience with another doctor, and I was under the impression that I would have to live that way the rest of my life. I had unbearable pain for four years from a torn Labrum and two one inch bone spurs. Dr. Wierks has been a life saver! I have gone from constant pain to a normal life again. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr Wierks to anyone with hip issues. I cannot thank him and his staff enough !

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Thought he was rude and apparently if your FAT he will do nothing for you.

If only I could give zero stars! What a joke of a so called Physician. I drove thinking I was going to get relief from the pain I’ve been suffering from only to be told I don’t fall in the BMI standards he works with. Rude. Unprofessional. Should not be allowed to practice!

went to him about a hip problem and he hurried me along...said it wasn't bone on bone and not even close. I went elsewhere and now I am scheduled for hip replacement surgery. and he also looks down on people who are overweight. did absolutely nothing for me but wasted my time.

Dr Wierks was touted as the best hip doctor around. He did not wait for reports to make a decision and was dismissive of any other doctors or input from medical professionals. He caused our son to continue to suffer physically and emotionally with his arrogant assumptions based on his perspective. His personal biases appear to impact his medical decisions. It is unfortunate that he appears to have made a name for himself without maintaining integrity for the position he has promoted himself to among colleagues. Dr Wierks was touted as the best hip doctor around. He did not wait for reports to make a decision and was dismissive of any other doctors or input from medical professionals. He caused our son to continue to suffer physically and … More

We had a really great experience. I was told that Dr. Wierks is the doctor for the US Olympic snowboarding team by my daughter’s PT. Dr. Wierks came highly recommended by not one but two doctors that I trust with my daughter’s life. He was very efficient, and is THE lead on hip arthroscopy. He did a fantastic job! My daughter recovered exactly as he said with minimal scarring. Just a little background info, my daughter had a labral hip tear from a gymnastics injury. She was a competitive gymnast for 8 years. After this surgery, she could continue competition if she wanted to. She chose to go into diving instead. The leg that was operated on is now stronger than her other leg. I really liked his “cut to the chase” demeanor. Also with the surgery that my daughter had, I can see it being difficult to perform and potentially a difficult recovery time if the patient is overweight. We had a really great experience. I was told that Dr. Wierks is the doctor for the US Olympic snowboarding team by my daughter’s PT. Dr. Wierks came highly recommended by not one but two doctors that I trust with my daughter’s life. He … More

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Dr. Wierks and his office were amazing. I have never felt so cared for in an orthopedic setting. He was super helpful in answering all my questions and working with me to get mobile again. I had two different hip surgeries with him and am now able to do anything I want. I was barely able to walk before surgery and am now starting to run again! I am so thankful for his expertise!

I would highly recommend Dr. Wierks. My labral tear surgery was very successful and I am able to resume all of the activities that I love to do. I went from constant pain (I couldn't even sit for an hour) to not even thinking about my hip!

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Almost lost my life due to this doctor. 1 Star is too many.

What was suppose to be one surgery turned into six. Thanks for crippling debt, a surgery you afterwards admitted was never initially necessary and severe surgical complications. Dr Wierks is only here for the money. He cares little for his patients well-being.

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Dr. Wierks got me into surgery within 2 weeks of seeing him and onto my recovery so I could be back 2 months earlier than what I was expecting. I can not thank him enough!! You can tell he truly cares about his patients and their goals.

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Dr. Wierks was very arrogant and rude towards me. He ignored my concerns and questions concerning the procedure that I needed to have. Pretty much I was told that if I was a smoker (which I am not), he refuses to perform surgery on me. When I had mentioned pain and the lack of mobility, nothing was prescribed except physical therapy...which I had told him I had been doing and it doesn't help. Due to his lack of compassion and his arrogance and rudeness, I am going else where.

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Dr. Wierks gave me my pain free life back! I am forever grateful. His staff was above and beyond kind and caring.

I would not recommend Dr Weirks. He recommended surgery for a labral tear in my left hip. I was, at the time, able to run up to 6 miles before I would feel pain in my hip. PT seemed to go well developed to where I should have been able to start running again but ended up in severe pain. Long story short less than a year after surgery I was told I have severe arthritis in that hip. Now I can't walk without limping from the pain. Disappointed doesn't come close to how I feel.

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Professional and informative. It was easy to been seen in his office and the options were discussed with careful planning. The surgery was quick and recovery has been right in line with what was discussed. My post op pain was minimal and I look forward to being back to normal soon.

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