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Dr. Richard Whelan, MD

Dr. Richard Whelan, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Whelan, MD is a colorectal surgeon in New York, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1985. He is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

425 W 59th St Ste 7B New York, NY 10019

Make an Appointment

(212) 523-8172

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Whelan specializes in the area of Colon & Rectal Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Whelan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Whelan

4.1

31 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
74%
74%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
23%
23%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Paddington Mattx – Oct 13, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jun 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Feb 08, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Roseann brown – Sep 10, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
hchin in Woodside, NY – Mar 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
New York, NY – Feb 26, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Long Island City, NY – Feb 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kathleen K in Princeton Junction, NJ – Dec 06, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Greg Neal in New York, NY – Nov 30, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Philippa in Hamburg – Sep 15, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
NJBill in Ridgefield, NJ – Jun 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jim Winter in St James New York – Apr 12, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Richard Lawrance Whelan, MD, is chief of colorectal surgery for both the Northwell Health system and the Northwell Cancer Institute. An early supporter of minimally invasive colorectal surgery, Dr. Whelan has performed over 3,000 laparoscopic...read more

biography

Richard Lawrance Whelan, MD, is chief of colorectal surgery for both the Northwell Health system and the Northwell Cancer Institute. An early supporter of minimally inva

  • Colorectal Surgery

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  • University Of Mn Affil Hosps, Colon And Rectal Surgery Ny & Presby Hp-columbia Campus, General Surgery

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Medical School, Minneapolis, Mn, United States, M.d.

    Fellowship Hospital, 1988

  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery®
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Colon & Rectal Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office425 W 59th St Ste 7B New York, NY 10019
1

Practice

Rosenbaum Rosenfeld Sonnenblick LLP1421 3rd Ave New York, NY 10028
2

Practice

Lenox Hill Hospital100 E 77th St New York, NY 10075
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    100 E 77th St
    New York, NY 10075
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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