Dr. Christopher Whelan MD
Urologist
301 N 8th St Springfield IL, 62701About
Dr. Christopher Whelan is a urologist practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Whelan specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
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