Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Giles F. Whalen

Oncology
UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center
55 Lake Ave N, 
Worcester, MA 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
8
conditions
UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center
55 Lake Ave N, 
Worcester, MA 

Overview

Giles Whalen is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Dr. Whalen is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Whalen is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in MA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Tufts
  • HMO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center
55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

3 Clinical Trials

S1316, Prospective Comparative Effectiveness Trial for Malignant Bowel Obstruction
S1316, Prospective Comparative Effectiveness Trial for Malignant Bowel Obstruction
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 30, 2023
Intervention Type: Procedure, Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Prospective, Multi-center Investigational Study of IMMray™ PanCan-d Diagnostic Assay for Early Detection of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma in High-risk Populations
A Prospective, Multi-center Investigational Study of IMMray™ PanCan-d Diagnostic Assay for Early Detection of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma in High-risk Populations
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 31, 2022
A Randomized Phase II Study of the Effect of a Low Calorie Diet on Patients Undergoing Liver Resection
A Randomized Phase II Study of the Effect of a Low Calorie Diet on Patients Undergoing Liver Resection
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 08, 2017
Intervention Type: Dietary supplement
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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30 Total Publications

Safety and efficacy of intratumourally administered INT230-6 in adult patients with advanced solid tumours: results from an open-label phase 1/2 dose escalation study.
Safety and efficacy of intratumourally administered INT230-6 in adult patients with advanced solid tumours: results from an open-label phase 1/2 dose escalation study.
Journal: EBioMedicine
Published: July 03, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Giles F. Whalen

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Giles F. Whalen by calling their office at 508-334-5220. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Giles F. Whalen a top-rated expert for Melanoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Giles F. Whalen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Melanoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Giles F. Whalen specialize in?

While Dr. Giles F. Whalen is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Pancreatic Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Giles F. Whalen participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Giles F. Whalen has published 30 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Giles F. Whalen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Giles F. Whalen accept my insurance?

Dr. Giles F. Whalen accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 508-334-5220 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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