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Dr. Andrew Whaley, MD

Dr. Andrew Whaley, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Andrew Whaley, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Antonio, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Whaley has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with Children's Hospital of San Antonio. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 54 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (54 reviews)

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250 W Sunset Rd San Antonio, TX 78209

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Dr. Whaley's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Whaley

3.4
54 ratings, 18 with a written review
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Fantastic!!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Letty Diamond – Feb 09, 2025
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So far it's been great! He did a thorough exam, gave me the range of possibilities for diagnosis and treatment, and even went over various options for where to get an MRI and how quality and cost would differ. His staff was very pleasant and helpful.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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MD – Aug 26, 2024
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Dr. Whaley is the orthopedic surgeon who gave me a new hip! I was in incredible pain prior to the surgery; and now, thanks to him, I have a new lease of life!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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ANN KIEHN – Dec 09, 2022
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This "Doctor" left me crippled, in constant pain and ended my career.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 30, 2021
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Dr. Whaley has done a total knee replacement on my left knee, and surgery on my left shoulder. He is an excellent surgeon with both repairs coming out beautifully. I highly recommend him to anybody needing orthopedic surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Carolyn D. – May 20, 2021
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If you have a workers comp injury see someone else. He has no compassion and does not want to look into seeing why you still have pain. He will blame your pain on catastrophic thinking and anxiety and dismiss you. His PA and staff are great.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
17 others found this helpful
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Sep 13, 2020
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I have seen Dr. Whaley several times (shoulder and hip) and recently took my high school son who plays competitive soccer and was injured in a game (ankle). My son agreed he is the best orthopedic we have ever seen. Knowledgable, friendly, explains things, listens to you... the staff are professional and friendly. Sometimes the wait can be a little lengthy, but that's just because he doesn't rush you through and act put out if you have questions or need clarification. HIGHLY recommend his practice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Aug 28, 2020
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I love Dr. Whaley. He is the best Orthopedic Doctor in San Antonio in my opinion. He has performed numerous surgeries on me. He has been very tentative and caring. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Dora A Soto – Aug 19, 2020
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Dr. Whaley performed a total left hip replacement on me in 2016, and a revision in 2018, and in each case did an excellent job. I do not understand the few negative reviews regarding this physician, as he is consistently warm and friendly, and able to very patiently and clearly explain complicated matters. He is the most caring doctor I have ever had the pleasure of knowing, and I count it a blessing to have found him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Michael Ward – May 12, 2020
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Dr. Whaley is a highly skilled surgeon. I had a complicated hip replacement with abductor muscle/tendon repaie necessary. The surgery went flawlessly and recovery has been excellent. I highly recommend Dr Whaley if you are looking to receive the highest level of surgical expertise.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 11, 2019
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Dr. Whaley did total replacement on husbands knee 11 years ago, on WORKER'S COMP, AFTER THIS KNEE HAD FAILED TO HEAL SIX TIMES AFTER 5 OF THE "BEST" ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS HAD REPLACED IT... Dr. Gottschalk, Dr. Dickey Jones, Dr. Hillyard... they all failed... God sent us to Dr. Whaley and I'm not kidding. Dr. Whaley gave my husband back his life, fixed his knee after 5 surgeons BOTCHED IT. Two years later, he did a total replacement on his other knee. Dr. Whaley is THE BEST.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Linda Rogers in Payson – Apr 25, 2018
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The review dated 8/7/17 is an accurate experience I’m sure. My case is Workman’s Comp (WC)too and there has never been an issue with WC not paying, but Whaley must get paid less by WC because he really does treat me like dirt. I was supposed to be his 2nd surgery for the day and I arrived at the hospital for surgery at 5 am. BUT I actually sat in the pre-surgery hospital bed for 11 hrs. Before he started my surgery! Aftercare w/ Whaley very bad. He is cold and has zero empathy.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
37 others found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2018
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Very efficient
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Apr 12, 2018
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Dr Whaley is amazing! My husband went in using 2 canes to walk. He does not want knee replacement and Dr. Whaley, with the use of injections and therapy has my husband walking with no assistance. Love his personality and his staff is great. Totally recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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, San Antonio Tex – Dec 04, 2017
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Do NOT go to this doctor. I had a workman's comp claim and after reviewing my MRI he promptly told me that they would probably not pay for it and to come back and see him after it was denied and they'd "take care of me" with my private insurance. He had zero personality and no empathy whatsoever.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
93 others found this helpful
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San Antonio, TX – Aug 07, 2017
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Got appointment quickly and front and back staff very pleasant and helpful. I liked dr Whaley, very straight foreword and explained everything completely. I'm glad I have him as an physician.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Arnie Aguirre in San Antonio, TX – May 25, 2017
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Great office staff and friendly provider.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Torres in San Antonio – Dec 13, 2016
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The worst experience ever. If you go see this man under workers compensation don't. Request that they send you else where. He doesn't care about patients with workers compensation insurance, he tells you that workers compensation won't cover it, that you should come see him under your own private insurance. He is rude, doesn't even look at you when speaking to you.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
161 others found this helpful
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San Antonio, TX – Jan 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Whaley's specialty training in arthroscopy includes the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle joins as well as in ligament reconstruction of the shoulder, elbow and the knee. While at the Mayo Clinic, he trained in adult reconstruction arthroplasty...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • Hughston Sports Med Clin

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003

  • Mayo Clinic/mayo Grad School Of Med

    Internship Hospital, 1998

  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1997

  • Texas A & M University / Main Campus

    Undergraduate School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Unavail250 W Sunset Rd San Antonio, TX 78209
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(210) 293-2663
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