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Dr. Sean Whelan, MD
General Surgery* Age 43
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Dr. Sean Whelan, MD is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Dr. Sean Whelan, MD

General Surgery* Age 43
Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Dr. Sean Whelan, MD is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA.

About

Dr. Whelan graduated from Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Sean Whelan, MD is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and has 17 years experience. Dr. Whelan currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UPMC East and UPMC St. Margaret. Dr. Whelan has experience treating conditions like Anorectal Abscess among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Whelan received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Whelan's office accepts new patients. Dr. Whelan is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anorectal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Colectomy
Anorectal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Colectomy
Anorectal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Colectomy
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Small Intestine Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Acute Bowel Infarction
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Resection of Bladder Neck
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sigmoidoscopy
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Wellspan Health PPO
    Capital Blue Cross PPO
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    Community Blue PPO
    KeystoneBlue
    myBlue Access EPO
    BCBS PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
  • Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
    Parnter Network Plans HMO
    Premium Network Plans PPO
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Choice Plus POS II

Locations

  1. 1 UPMC St Margaret General Surgery
    100 Delafield Rd Ste 113, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 782-2400
  2. 2 Gastroenterology Assoc-UpMc-PH
    1000 Integrity Dr Ste 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 782-2400
  3. 3 Office
    275 Clairton Blvd Ste 300B, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
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Aug 27, 2023
From the minute he walked in the room, I knew that Dr. Whalen would take good care of me. My surgery was in June and I finally have my life back. HIGHLY recommend. Thank you, Dr. Whalen.
Deb J. — Aug 27, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sean Whelan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Whelan's profile.

Dr. Sean Whelan, MD is affiliated with UPMC East and UPMC St. Margaret.

Yes, Dr. Sean Whelan, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UPMC East

    2775 Mosside Blvd, Monroeville, PA

  • UPMC St. Margaret

    815 Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh, PA