Dr. Robb Whinney, DO, FACOS, FACS | Rockford, IL | General Surgeon

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Dr. Robb Whinney is a surgeon with 32 years of experience providing comprehensive surgical care. He earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and completed his surgical residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System with specialized training in surgery critical care. Dr. Whinney holds the distinguished Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (FACOS) and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) certifications. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Whinney practices at Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside in Rockford, Illinois, and maintains hospital privileges at Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center in Janesville. His surgical expertise includes treating colon polyps, acute cholecystitis, and gallstones. He performs colonoscopy procedures to diagnose and treat intestinal conditions. Dr. Whinney also specializes in laparoscopic surgery, which uses minimally invasive techniques for …faster patient recovery. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.9.

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accepting new patients
2.9

9 Ratings
32 years of experience
13 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery
5 written reviews
1 specialty
2 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Dr. Whinney spoke to my husband, rather than me (the patient) and acted as though I were a small child or a dementia patient. I am neither of those, I am a licensed medical profession with full mental capacity and I was insulted. Looking at my spouse: "She will be having ---- done today and this is what she can expect post-procedure." Hurried demeanor. Never came into recovery to talk to me about the outcome, I was only given a sheet of paper without my name on it and the medical attendant just said, "you're ok" I asked for a glass of water and was told that I could get some from the snack bar on the way through the lobby. No one went over the results with me, no explanation given, photos were not explained. I cannot give this physician a good rating. There are other doctors out there.

February 3rd, 2020

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Dr Whinney really cared about his patients and their families, I have never met a doctor who will spend the time, sometimes even when he was not on duty who would take his time to meet us at the ER. What a loss to Mercy Hospital that he left. No will ever take his place. Mercy lost my family as patients for ever.

October 4th, 2017

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Very helpful, could not have been kinder.

January 28th, 2017

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If Dr. Whinney was more interested in being a Dr. instead of his social life he may improve. Not a professional that I would want working on me.

February 28th, 2012

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Dr. Whinney was so unprofessional and in a hurry that I really wanted to just walk out. He acted like I was 2nd class and a waste of his time. I fear for this hospital.

December 6th, 2011

Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside

8201 E. Riverside Blvd.Rockford, IL 61114

Tel: (815) 971-7000

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Dr. Robb Whinney, DO, FACOS, FACS	Dr. Nicholas John Stabo, MD	Dr. Marwan Mohammed Abdulsattar, MD	Dr. Ivan Adolfo Parra Sanchez, MD
Surgery	Diagnostic Radiology	Anesthesiology	Anesthesiology
Accepts New Patients
2.9 (9 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
32 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience	28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Rockford , IL	Moline , IL	Janesville , WI	Eau Claire , WI
Med School: Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa	Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health	Med School: University Of Baghdad College Of Medicine	Med School: Fundacion Universitaria Juan N Corpas
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EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery

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Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia PaGraduated in 1994

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Which hospitals is Dr. Robb Whinney affiliated with?: Dr. Robb Whinney is affiliated with Mercyhealth Hospital And Trauma Center Janesville.

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