Summary

Dr. John Whelan specializes in internal medicine and rheumatology, bringing over three decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and has dedicated 33 years to caring for patients with complex medical conditions.

Dr. Whelan practices at Children's Hospital Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California. He focuses on treating anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder, including pediatric cases. His diagnostic approach includes comprehensive blood work and chemistry panels to evaluate patient health thoroughly. Patients have rated him 4.1 out of 5 stars on average for his compassionate care and clinical expertise.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 4.1
  • 33 years of experience
  • 53 insurance plans accepted
  • BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

4650 W Sunset BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90027

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Med School: BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Patrick Whelan

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CenCal Health
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of Nevada
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - PPO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Regence BlueShield of Idaho
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Patrick Whelan has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Patrick Whelan has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Gout
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatology
  • Schoenlein-Henoch Purpura
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Whelan's NPI number is 1083681258.

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Dr. John Whelan's office is located at 4650 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90027.

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