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Dr. Wesley Whatley, MD

Dr. Wesley Whatley, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Wesley Whatley, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Opelika, AL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Whatley has extensive experience in "Ear, Nose, & Throat Surgical Procedures" and Otologic Conditions & Procedures. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

1965 1st Ave Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 705-0012

Dr. Whatley is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Whatley specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Whatley's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Whatley

3.8
13 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Do not recommend
1st time I saw him, appt was at 1, i was very last person seen at 5 minutes to 5pm. Nothing accomplished. 2nd appt at 2, wasn't seen until 2 hrs later. I was over talked as if I was lying about my experience. Felt like an interrogation. Had a look of disgust on his face, very rude. Went through the whole ENT manual as if he was giving me a class on my symptoms. I honestly got upset. As a veteran with tbi and ptsd, I felt myself getting triggered by his lack of empathy and snarky almost belittling looks and oh leaning his head on his hand as if was totally uninterested in what i was saying, listening to respond.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Retired Veteran- 22 years – Jan 08, 2025
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2 visits. AWESOME! This Doctor is great! Explains everything very well and is really compassionate and understanding of the way he treats me as his patient. I would absolutely recommend anyone to him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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M J FULLER – Aug 30, 2024
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I had surgery on Friday 6/22/18 he was a great dr.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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LaTrease Smith in Opelika , AL – Jun 29, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

W. Stites Whatley, M.D. is a member of the team at East Alabama Ear, Nose and Throat. Dr. Whatley earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed his residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center...read more

biography

W Stites Whatley, MD is a member of the team at East Alabama Ear, Nose and Throat. Dr Whatley earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and c

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2009

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001

  • Auburn University

    Undergraduate School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Whatley is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    East Alabama Ear Nose & Throat PC1965 1st Ave Opelika, AL 36801
    1

    Practice

    East Alabama Medical Center2000 Pepperell Pkwy Opelika, AL 36801
    2
    East Alabama Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC900 Camp Auburn Rd Ste 200 Auburn, AL 36832
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • East Alabama Medical Center

      2000 Pepperell Pkwy
      Opelika, AL 36801
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

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