Dr. Richard Whelan M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
425 W 59th St Suite 7b New York NY, 10019About
Specializing in colon & rectal surgery, Dr. Richard Whelan, MD is one of the country's most highly rated doctors. He currently practices medicine at New york, New York. Dr. Whelan received a medical degree ...
Education and Training
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1982
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1985
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Constipation
- Birth Defects
- Genital Warts
- Colon Polyps
- Vascular Disease
- Aerolase® Technologies
Fellowships
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Medical School, Minneapolis, Mn, United States, M.D. 1988
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