Overview
Dr. Whelan is a board certified colon and rectal surgeon who trained at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital and the University of Minnesota after graduating from Columbia University s College of Physicians & Surgeons. He was the Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Columbia for 17 years. He held the same position for 5 years at St. Luke s Roosevelt Hospital and 5 more years at Mount Sinai West (formerly Roosevelt Hospital). He is currently the System Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery for the Northwell Health care system as well as the Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at the Northwell Cancer Institute. His clinical practice is currently situated at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC. His clinical interests include laparoscopic surgery, colorectal cancer, peritoneal malignancies, endoscopic treatment of large sessile colon polyps as well as diverticulitis and anorectal diseases (including hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas). He has performed over 3000 laparoscopic colorectal resections. He was an early supporter of minimally invasive colorectal surgery and his lab did much early research regarding the immunologic and physiologic impact of both big incision and laparoscopic surgical methods. Dr. Whelan has maintained a basic science lab and clinical research unit for 23 years and is an author on over 150 peer reviewed publications. Current research areas include advanced endoscopic polyp removal (endoscopic submucosal dissection and endoscopic mucosal resection methods), perioperative treatment of colorectal cancer during the week prior and month immediately following surgery, PIPAC (aerosol chemotherapy for patients with peritoneal cancer metastasis). Dr. Whelan is the Principal Investigator for an FDA approved PIPAC study at Northwell.
Dr. Whelan is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Dr. Whelan is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 53 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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1421 3rd Avenue, Penthouse, New York, NY 10028
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Whelan has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard L. Whelan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard L. Whelan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard L. Whelan by calling their office at 212-434-4860. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard L. Whelan a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard L. Whelan is classified as an Distinguished expert for Colorectal Cancer, 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. Richard L. Whelan specialize in?
While Dr. Richard L. Whelan is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard L. Whelan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard L. Whelan has published 53 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Richard L. Whelan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard L. Whelan accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard L. Whelan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-434-4860 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Colorectal CancerDr. Whelan isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Whelan isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
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- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Whelan isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Whelan isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Whelan isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Whelan isAdvanced. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
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- Anal CancerDr. Whelan isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Whelan isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- ColitisDr. Whelan isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Whelan isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- ColostomyDr. Whelan isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Whelan isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.