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Dr. James Whelan, MD

Dr. James Whelan, MD

Family Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. James Whelan, MD is a family medicine physician in Cadillac, MI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital and Munson Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

8950 Professional Dr Cadillac, MI 49601
Telehealth available
(231) 775-2493

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Whelan specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Whelan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Whelan

4.5

8 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
88%
88%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
13%
13%

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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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DFI – Jan 21, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jo Spry-Virgo – Mar 16, 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
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Curt B – Nov 20, 2019
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Tamara Ingraham in Cadillac – Mar 15, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Whelan, MD is a family medicine physician in Cadillac, MI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital and Munson Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Family Medicine

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  • Wayne State University

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Cadillac Family Physicians PC8950 Professional Dr Cadillac, MI 49601
1

Practice

Munson Medical Center1105 Sixth St Traverse City, MI 49684
2

Practice

Roscommon Community Health Center234 Lake St Roscommon, MI 48653
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Munson Medical Center

    1105 Sixth St
    Traverse City, MI 49684
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital

    400 Hobart St
    Cadillac, MI 49601
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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