Dr. Richard Whalen, MD
Dr. Richard Whalen, MD is a psychiatrist in Johnston, RI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Brown University in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities The Miriam Hospital and Newport Hospital.
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1443 Hartford Ave Johnston, RI 02919Make an Appointment
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| 5 Star | 33% | 33% |
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| 1 Star | 67% | 67% |
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Dr. Richard Whalen, MD is a psychiatrist in Johnston, RI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Brown University in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities The Miriam Hospital and Newport Hospital.Psychiatry
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Brown University
Medical School, 1986
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- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
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