Summary

Dr. Wheaton graduated in 1989 from the University of Wisconsin, Madison after completing both his undergraduate and medical school. After completing his Emergency Medicine residency at Detroit Receiving Hospital in 1992 he joined St. John Hospital and Medical Center as an attending physician. He is married to Dr. Jenny Oaks, an Emergency Medicine physician at the Detroit Medical Center and they have two children. Dr. Wheaton enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, sports, especially downhill skiing and weight lifting.

Quick Facts

  • 47 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Douglas John Wheaton has 3 locations

Detroit Receiving Hospital

4201 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48201

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47 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Tagalog, Portuguese Speaks English
Detroit , MIEast Setauket , NYAllen , TXMuskegon , MI
Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: Suny Stony Brookhealth Med School: New York Medical College Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Douglas John Wheaton

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - HMO
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicare
  • Community Care Associates
  • Corvel
  • Health Alliance
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • McLaren Health Plan
  • McLaren Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Priority Health
  • Priority Health - PPO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Douglas John Wheaton has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Douglas John Wheaton has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Accidents
  • Injury
  • Trauma

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

Dr. Douglas John Wheaton holds an active medical license in the state of Michigan.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Michigan that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health in 1989 and University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine And Public Health in 1979.

NPI Number

Dr. Wheaton's NPI number is 1578519260.

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Dr. Douglas Wheaton is affiliated with Henry Ford Saint John Hospital.
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