Dr. Richard Whelan, MD
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.
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425 W 59th St Ste 7B New York, NY 10019Make an Appointment
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| 5 Star | 74% | 74% |
| 4 Star | 3% | 3% |
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| 1 Star | 23% | 23% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Whelan to family and friends is 4.064516 out of 5
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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 morebiography
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 invaColorectal Surgery
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University Of Mn Affil Hosps, Colon And Rectal Surgery Ny & Presby Hp-columbia Campus, General Surgery
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Medical School, Minneapolis, Mn, United States, M.d.
Fellowship Hospital, 1988Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Medical School, 1985
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hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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