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Dr. William Wheeler is a surgeon with 44 years of experience providing comprehensive surgical care. He earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and has built an extensive career serving patients throughout his decades of practice. Dr. Wheeler is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.
Dr. Wheeler practices at Benewah Community Hospital in Saint Maries, Idaho, where he focuses on digestive health conditions and diagnostic procedures. He treats patients with colon polyps and gastrointestinal bleeding, helping them understand their conditions and treatment options. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies to screen for colorectal issues and conducting heart monitoring through electrocardiograms when needed for surgical clearance.
Dr. Wheeler practices at Benewah Community Hospital in Saint Maries, Idaho, where he focuses on digestive health conditions and diagnostic procedures. He treats patients with colon polyps and gastrointestinal bleeding, helping them understand their conditions and treatment options. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies to screen for colorectal issues and conducting heart monitoring through electrocardiograms when needed for surgical clearance.
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Quick Facts
- 44 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Dr. William W Wheeler, MD | Dr. Allyson Hudson Sterling, MD | Dr. Drue Orin Wagner, MD |
| Surgery | Surgery | Family Medicine |
| 44 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | 41 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Saint Maries , ID | Saint Maries , ID | PLUMMER , ID |
| Med School: WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: Edward Via Virginia College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
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Certifications, License, & Education
44 Years Experience
Dr. William W Wheeler holds an active medical license in the state of Idaho.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Idaho that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1983 and Wake Forest School Of Medicine in 1982.
NPI Number
Dr. Wheeler's NPI number is 1205810025.
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