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Dr. Thomas Whelan, MD

Dr. Thomas Whelan, MD

Gastroenterology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Whelan, MD is a gastroenterologist in Danbury, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with Danbury Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

111 Osborne St Ste 121 Danbury, CT 06810

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Dr. Whelan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Whelan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Whelan

4.5

28 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
82%
82%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
7%
7%

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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
1 person found this helpful
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Nancy Monaco – Jul 25, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
6 people found this helpful
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Jul 03, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Tom Dallinga – Jun 29, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Johnny – Mar 15, 2020
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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
Helpful
Susan Schiavone – Feb 26, 2020
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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
Helpful
Alice in CT – Nov 22, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Pege Payne – Nov 02, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dom Fuina in Brewster, NY – Jun 02, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dianne B in Bethel ct – Mar 15, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Catherine Dauphin in Brookfield , CT – Sep 07, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Danbury, CT – Jan 24, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Thomas Whelan, MD is a gastroenterologist in Danbury, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with Danbury Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Temple University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1988
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1986
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1984
  • University Of Vermont Larner College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Whelan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Nuvance Health Gastroenterology-Danbury111 Osborne St Ste 121 Danbury, CT 06810
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Danbury Hospital

      24 Hospital Ave
      Danbury, CT 06810
      Recipient of 28
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

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