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Dr. Giles Whalen, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 70
Dr. Giles Whalen, MD
3.2 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Giles Whalen, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Worcester, MA.
Dr. Giles Whalen, MD
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Dr. Giles Whalen, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 70
Worcester, MA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Giles Whalen, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Worcester, MA.

About

Dr. Whalen graduated from Duke University in 1980 and completed a residency at Ny Hosp/Cornell Medical Center.Dr. Giles Whalen, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Worcester, MA and has 44 years experience. Dr. Whalen currently practices at Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield and are affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus. Dr. Whalen has experience treating conditions like Peritoneal Cancer and Upper Digestive Tract Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Whalen received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Whalen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Whalen accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Peritoneal Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Hyperparathyroidism
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Melanoma
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pleural Effusion
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Parathyroidectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Duodenal Cancer
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Varices
Eye Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Goiter
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Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hypothalamus Cancer
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Kidney Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mature T and NK-Cell Cancer
Megacolon
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myeloma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pheochromocytoma
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pineal Region Tumors
Prostate Cancer
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Urinary Tract Cancer
Vaginal Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Abdominoplasty
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision
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Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation of Liver
Port Placements or Replacements
Pyloromyotomy
Skin Grafts
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Preferred Care PPO
  • Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care PPO
  • Complete PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
    Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
  • Tufts PPO
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
  • Preferred Blue v5 PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
    Blue Select HMO
  • Passage HMO
    Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Jennifer LaFemina, MD
    55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Whalen
3.2
Based on 4 Reviews
5 Stars (2)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 21, 2016
Dr. Whalen is a great Doctor who takes the time to answer all your questions thourougly.I recently had surgery for a thyroidectomy.He did a wonderful job.it actually wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.His bedside manner is impeccable.Also his staff is very nice as well.Rebecca his nurse practitioner is very knowledgeable and nice.I would recommend Dr.whalen to anyone as he does numerous other surgeries as well.Don't hesitate to call if your looking for the best of the best.
Laura Frotten in Millville,Ma — Oct 21, 2016
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Specialties*
Medical Oncology
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Duke University
    1980
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Ny Hosp/Cumc
    1981
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ny Hosp/Cornell Medical Center
    1985
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Childrens Hospital
    1985
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Giles Whalen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Whalen's profile.

Dr. Whalen frequently treats the following conditions: Peritoneal Cancer and Upper Digestive Tract Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Giles Whalen, MD is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont St, Worcester, MA