Mitchell Herrema, D.O. was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended Michigan State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology, with high honors. He also earned academic All-Big Ten while playing football and was named MSU’s “Student Athlete of the Month” during his sophomore year.
After completing his undergraduate degree, he remained at MSU to earn his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Mitchell Herrema, D.O. was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended Michigan State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology, with high honors. He also earned academic All-Big Ten while playing football and was named MSU’s “Student Athlete of the Month” during his sophomore year.
After completing his undergraduate degree, he remained at MSU to earn his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Outstanding physician! Great experience every time.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Great surgeon
Would recommend him to anyone.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Very knowledgeable!
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
I give him 5 stars
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Herrema is incredibly attentive and kind. I did not feel rushed during my appointment, and he took his the time to answer all my questions in a way I can easily understand. I felt completely at ease discussing my health concerns.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Great doctor! And efficient staff.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
He takes the time needed. Great surgeon.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Herrema and surgery team were amazing - professional, kind and incredibly patient focused every step of the way. Lisa in his office was so supportive and helpful leading up to the surgery. Hoping for and confident in achieving a full recovery,
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
He did my wife two hips replacement in 2023, now she can play pickle ball.
He also did my left knee replacement at the age of 77, on May 5, 2026. The incision was unrecognizable, since it was on the side of the knee & not above the kneecap; less evasive.
Looking forward to do my right knee replacement.
We are very glad in 2023 that we interviewed 3 doctors until we found the right one for us in Morton Plant Hospital.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
I never do surveys but I was living with life altering pain for years. Today I am pain free!!!! Thanks Dr Herrema
Mitchell Herrema, D.O. was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended Michigan State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology, with high honors. He also earned academic All-Big Ten while playing football and was named MSU’s “Student Athlete of the Month” during his sophomore year. After completing his undergraduate degree, he remained at MSU to earn his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at the College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency training at McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. He also did several specialty rotations including sports medicine, trauma and total joint arthroplasty at the Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan and University Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV. After residency, he completed a fellowship in adult reconstruction and total joint arthroplasty at Joint Implant Surgeons of Florida in Fort Myers, Florida. During fellowship, he performed or participated in over 1,000 total joint arthroplasty procedures, including anterior hip, partial knee resurfacing, revision hip and knee replacement. He received additional training in robotic- assisted partial knee and hip replacement as well as knee arthroscopy.
Dr. Herrema brings a conservative approach to his practice. He believes in trying nonsurgical options prior to knee or hip replacement. These options include injections, physical therapy, bracing and other anti- inflammatory agents to help reduce pain from arthritis. Dr. Herrema specializes in anterior approach total hip replacement and minimally invasive total knee replacement.
Dr. Herrema serves as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Morton Plant Hospital where he strives to improve the quality of care for all orthopedic patients. In addition to being a leader at the hospital, Dr. Herrema’s expertise has been sought after by orthopedic implant companies. Dr. Herrema is currently on a design team to help create a total knee replacement that will most closely match patients anatomy and normal physiologic range of motion.
His wife, Heather, is a neurologist in St Petersburg, Florida, with subspecialty training in Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Herrema and his wife enjoy spending time with their daughters, Emma and Ellie.
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Outstanding physician! Great experience every time.
Great surgeon Would recommend him to anyone.
Very knowledgeable!
I give him 5 stars
Dr. Herrema is incredibly attentive and kind. I did not feel rushed during my appointment, and he took his the time to answer all my questions in a way I can easily understand. I felt completely at ease discussing my health concerns.
Great doctor! And efficient staff.
He takes the time needed. Great surgeon.
Dr. Herrema and surgery team were amazing - professional, kind and incredibly patient focused every step of the way. Lisa in his office was so supportive and helpful leading up to the surgery. Hoping for and confident in achieving a full recovery,
He did my wife two hips replacement in 2023, now she can play pickle ball. He also did my left knee replacement at the age of 77, on May 5, 2026. The incision was unrecognizable, since it was on the side of the knee & not above the kneecap; less evasive. Looking forward to do my right knee replacement. We are very glad in 2023 that we interviewed 3 doctors until we found the right one for us in Morton Plant Hospital.
I never do surveys but I was living with life altering pain for years. Today I am pain free!!!! Thanks Dr Herrema