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Dr. John Whalen, MD

Dr. John Whalen, MD

Family Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. John Whalen, MD is a family medicine physician in Cincinnati, OH and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health and Good Samaritan Hospital.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

7642 Reading Rd Cincinnati, OH 45237
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Whalen

3.4
5 ratings, 3 with a written review
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My visits with Dr Whalen were awesome! He is very caring; very thorough; and always, always answered every question I had in detail. I was a very complicated patient as my conditions were quite rare indeed. I really was greatly saddened to have lost my care with him; as I considered him one of, if not the best! I actually cried when I heard he had left and moved on with his career??. I want to say thank you Dr Whalen for going the extra mile and although my news received from the test wasnt what ANYONE would ever want to hear; you brought me comfort and took very CAREFUL and GREAT CARE to keep me FULL OF HOPE. I really miss you and your great sense of humor! And, yes!! You did grow on me; but not "like a wart"!! LOL ????!! Thanx again for being such a great doctor and a great person ALTOGETHER! And, for taking such great care of me! Take care!
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
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Alice Gonzalez – Sep 18, 2021
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Dr. Whalen is very slow about getting back to you if you call with questions, and about calling in needed medications. He is good at listening when 1:1 during a patient visit, but very poor communication once he leaves. This is unacceptable, especially given that the population he serves is very frail to begin with seeing as they are requiring a physician that can see them in their home. I'm very disappointed.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jennifer in Independence, Ky – Aug 12, 2016
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Dr Whalen is well informed on current health issues. He is, I will admit, operating under a current case load which is hard on him. He sees a great deal of persons but he remembers my problems and my medication easily. He is very easy to talk to and I feel quite confident in him as my primary physician.
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
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Sandra Gage in Newport, KY – Mar 28, 2016
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Dr. John Whalen, MD is a family medicine physician in Cincinnati, OH and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health and Good Samaritan Hospital.

  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Cincinnati / Medical Center

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Locations

Practice

Dedicated Ohio Holding LLC7642 Reading Rd Cincinnati, OH 45237
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health

    4777 E Galbraith Rd
    Cincinnati, OH 45236
    Recipient of 41
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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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

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    375 Dixmyth Ave
    Cincinnati, OH 45220

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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