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Dr. Richard Whelan M.D., Colon and Rectal Surgeon
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Dr. Richard Whelan M.D.

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

4/5(61)
425 W 59th St Suite 7b New York NY, 10019
Rating

4/5

About

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

Male Spanish 35 years of experience

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

Dr. Richard Whelan M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 161 Fort Washington Ave Suite 832

161 Fort Washington Ave Suite 832 -
New York, NY 10032
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New patients: 212-305-6136
Fax: 212-305-1981

Practice At 425 W 59th St Suite 7b

425 W 59th St Suite 7b -
New York, NY 10019
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New patients: 212-746-4055, 212-523-8172, 212-523-8857

Faculty Practice Associates

1000 10th Ave -
New York, NY 10019
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New patients: 212-523-8857, 212-523-8172

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Patient Experience with Dr. Whelan


4.0

Based on 61 reviews

Dr. Richard Whelan M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 61 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Colon and Rectal Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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