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Dr. Oliver Whipple, MD

Dr. Oliver Whipple, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Oliver Whipple, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Savannah, GA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (38 reviews)
Telehealth AvailableAccepting New Patients
4700 Waters Ave
Savannah, GA 31404

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Whipple specializes in the area of General Surgery. 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 • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Whipple's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Whipple

4.7
38 ratings, 28 with a written review
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THE WAIT WAS NOT LONG AT ALL, STAFF IS ALL SO SWEET AND CARING. LOVED DR WHIPPLE. HE IS VERY DOWN TO EARTH AND CARING. HAD GASTRIC SLEEVE ON 1/5/23.VERY EASY SURGERY AND RECOVERY. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS DOCTOR.
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
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AMY FIVEASH – Jan 23, 2024
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Dr. Whipple is amazing, it is displayed how much passion he has for his job. I am being relocated and am going to miss the amazing care, but grateful he was the one to preform my surgery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 09, 2021
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I haven't made it in yet. The insurance part is taking forever :(
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Shanell – Mar 16, 2021
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Very experienced and professional staff with great doctors. I will always use this practice for bariatric needs.
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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May 03, 2020
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NO LONG WAIT TO GET AN APPOINTMENT OR WAIT IN THE WAITING ROOM ON ARRIVAL. PLEASED WITH THE CARE GIVEN AND THE COURTESY SHOWN TO ME. SATISFIED WITH THE WHOLE SURGICAL EXPERIENCE. DR. WHIPPLE WAS KIND AND ANSWERED ALL MY QUESTIONS PRE AND POSTOP.
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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Dianne Mixon – Nov 19, 2019
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Dr. Wipple is extremely accommodating. He listened to me and was very precise with his questions. Things moved along at a very comfortable, but punctual pace. I left his office feeling far more relaxed.
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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L. Turner – Nov 04, 2019
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Well my visit was so awesome I was up and running the hallways in no time with no complications. The nurses had great bedside manner.
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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Nov 04, 2019
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Dr. Whipple and his staff were awesome. My pre-surgery experience was very smooth and the staff was great. My post-surgery experience was even better. My follow-up experience with Dr. Whipple and his staff was very satisfying. He answered all my questions and took time with me without rushing me through the process.
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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Daisy-a satisfied patient – Oct 24, 2019
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Excellent Dr., excellent bedside manor, attentive to questions asked and did an excellent job on my surgery! Could not recommend him higher!
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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Shareon Womack – Oct 18, 2019
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I was nervous when I arrived for my lab appointment was greeted with smiles 2nd class great AND Dr Whipple was so friendly and made me feel comfortable. He explained results of my labs and what he was gonna do.. He's funny I felt good. He asked if I had any questions..I felt like He knew his stuff...see him on Mon. I would highly recommend him and his staff all helpful.
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
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Bernice Dixon – Oct 07, 2019
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Only seen him x1 pre op.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 03, 2019
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Dr. Whipple diagnosed my situation quickly, and he did a tremendous job with my surgery. Highly 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
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 13, 2019
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Great physician. Always concerned care. Have had three operations by Dr. Whipple and all turned out well.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Lew Tippett in Vidalia, GA – Jun 19, 2019
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Dr. Whipple & his staff were fantastic to work with throughout the entire process of preparing for surgery & throughout surgery. They were all very helpful, informative, understanding, and professional. I felt they truly cared about me and my concerns.
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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Jessica in Savannah, GA – May 17, 2019
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The staff is wonderful, and very helpful. They got outta of their way to make sure you are informed of the process and you have the knowledge you need to make the right choice.
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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Deborah F. in Savannah, GA – Apr 15, 2019
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If I had to choose again a surgeon it would be Dr Whipple! Awsome surgeon! Best in Savannah! His bedside manner is the best. Thank you Dr Whipple and your staff!
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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Debbie Tabor in Portwentworth, GA – Mar 31, 2019
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Dr. Whipple is by far the nicest doctor I've met. He done my gastric sleeve surgery Oct. 22, 2018. I didn't have any pain after my surgery and was able to go home less then 24 hours after my procedure. He and his staff are very knowledgeable. And if you ever have a question, they don't mind you calling and asking.
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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Delayna in Vidalia, GA – Mar 29, 2019
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Already recommended a patient
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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Louise Ferrante in Savannah, GA – Mar 11, 2019
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Dr. Whipple and his staff are professional, kind, and knowledgeable. There is usually no wait time for appointments. I have always found Dr. Whipple very easy to talk with and he answers any questions in an understandable way.
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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Swainsboro, GA – Mar 04, 2019
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I have been seeing Dr. Whipple for years now! Great person to know, and an excellent surgeon!
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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Patti Riner in SAVANNAH, GA – Jan 28, 2019
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biography

Dr. Oliver Whipple is a skilled general and weight loss surgeon providing experienced surgical care to patients in Savannah, GA. He leverages minimally invasive techniques to support a more advanced approach to surgery.

  • Bariatric Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Cleveland Clinic Florida

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Memorial Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Mercer University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Memorial Health University Medical Center

    4700 Waters Ave
    Savannah, GA 31404
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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