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Sean M. Whelen, NP

Sean M. Whelen, NP

Primary Care

4.8 out of 5 stars
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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About Me

Education and Training
I received my Bachelor of
Science in Nursing from the
University of Rochester and my
Master of Science in Nursing, as
an Adult-Gerontology Primary
Care Nurse Practitioner, from
Keuka College. My special
interests include Orthopedics,
Preventative Med...
Education and Training
I received my Bachelor of
Science in Nursing from the
University of Rochester and my
Master of Science in Nursing, as
an Adult-Gerontology Primary
Care Nurse Practitioner, from
Keuka College. My special
interests include Orthopedics,
Preventative Medicine, and Health Equity.

Philosophy
As a nurse practitioner, I strive to give my patients
compassionate, high-quality care that is tailored to meet
their individual needs. To do this, I acknowledge each
patient’s unique situation and educate them about
their diagnosis.

On a Personal Note
I enjoy playing hockey, golf, and skiing. I plan to start
coaching youth hockey and continue teaching adults the
game. In addition, I love spending time with my wife
and family.

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Graduate, Keuka College. 1900 - 1900

Education

BSN | University of Rochester. 2015

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.9 stars

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.9 stars

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.8 stars

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.8 stars

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.8 stars

Patient Comments

This was just about the worst interaction with a provider I have had. The practice itself is awesome and my primary care and the nurses are the best.

Aug 17, 2024

No issues

Aug 10, 2024

Sean is very methodical and thorough, to the point of indecision at times. [...]

Jul 11, 2024

5.0 stars

Highly professional and very helpful

Jul 05, 2024

5.0 stars

Complex issue. Sean was thoughtful and worked on ruling out all possibilities.

Jun 20, 2024

5.0 stars

Sean has been supportive and considerate of my needs. He has taken me seriously and given me the support I need at this difficult time.

Jun 10, 2024

5.0 stars

My Care Provider listened, asked good questions, and treated my health issue

Jun 07, 2024

5.0 stars

Sean was very attentive and answered all my questions.

Jun 07, 2024

5.0 stars

Very personable.

May 26, 2024

5.0 stars

The care provider was very knowledgeable and professional.

May 18, 2024

5.0

Good experience. Provider recommended a course of action to address a medical condition.

May 14, 2024

5.0

Have full trust In this provider with my health. Always thorough in their assessment before making a diagnosis and recommendation.

May 14, 2024

4.6

[...] I always have great care here

May 10, 2024

4.6

It was pretty straight forward, he explained everything very well

May 10, 2024

4.6

Sean Whelen was also very helpful

May 10, 2024

5.0

Sean Whelen provided me with exceptional care! I'm very impressed!

May 10, 2024

5.0

My visit with nurse practitioner Sean was great. He was very attentive down-to-earth very personable. I had a great experience.

May 09, 2024

1.0

Sean Whalen seemed bothered and inconvenienced that I was there for a same day basic acute illness visit. He demonstrated zero warmth or compassion. He offered nothing during the visit - not even a bit of reassurance or support. In the future I would choose an urgent care visit over having to see Sean ever again. I hope he doesn't treat other patients this way.

May 02, 2024

5.0

Good.

Apr 29, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable good listener.

Apr 21, 2024

5.0

Sean is an excellent provider. My family have all seen him and we all think he is professional, helpful, and a great listener! His care is excellent!

Apr 09, 2024

5.0

They are nice to everyone

Mar 24, 2024

5.0

I love how good this office is ... Dr. Davis and her crew (e.g., Sean) are really good (and they are cool cats as well)

Mar 24, 2024

5.0

In spite of all the pressures experienced by URM I think that overall you're getting the job done!

Mar 22, 2024

5.0

I was asking about my glucose testing & Sean had all the answers & I'm now testing correctly, 2-3x/wk instead of 2-3x/day! Sean knows!I'd seen Sean in December regarding kidney pebbles, his diagnosis was for a scan which I got & Sean was right! I respect his professionalism!

Mar 22, 2024

5.0

I liked that. He showed empathy for my respiratory condition, saw me right away, and allowed me to be better by the time I went on vacation.

Mar 20, 2024

5.0

Very good job

Mar 20, 2024

5.0

Everyone in this office is very caring.

Mar 15, 2024

5.0

Sean Whelen was very caring about my health.

Mar 15, 2024

5.0

Happy with the care received at this new internal medicine practice.

Mar 15, 2024

4.5

He was very thorough.

Mar 15, 2024

5.0

NP Whelen is very thorough in his questioning and answering process, also exam details.

Mar 05, 2024

5.0

I appreciated the steps he took when he showed concern w my heart rhythm.

Mar 04, 2024

5.0

First time meeting Sean, I was impressed.

Mar 04, 2024

5.0

[...] Keep doing what you are doing.

Feb 27, 2024

5.0

Excellent, attentive and respectful

Feb 27, 2024

5.0

Very grateful to have Dr. Wadsworth, Laura, Sean and the entire clinical team.

Feb 27, 2024

5.0

Sean was exceptional. He is well-suited to be in practice with Dr. Wadsworth in that they (along with Laura) all treat me with respect, genuine care/concern, and take a conservative and sensible approach to my health concerns. I appreciate the way they actively listen, partner with me on what's happening, and make me feel seen and heard.

Feb 27, 2024

5.0

[...] Excellent service.

Feb 25, 2024

5.0

Very friendly and knowledgeable.

Feb 25, 2024

5.0

Sean was very thorough and very knowledgeable about my conditions.

Feb 04, 2024

5.0

He was great, he listened well, went above and beyond to answer my questions, and gave lots of options to support.

Jan 29, 2024

5.0

Excellent care by provider!

Jan 07, 2024

5.0

Very professional office

Jan 07, 2024

5.0

Sean was great. And as far as wait time??? Your system was unbelievable I called from my car and walked right through the lobby to my exam room. Perfect

Jan 04, 2024

5.0

My experience was great as always

Dec 23, 2023

5.0

He was very well informed about my issue and taught me about it. [...]

Dec 19, 2023

5.0

Peasant visit

Dec 11, 2023

5.0

He is always very thorough and nice.

Sep 18, 2023

5.0

Sean was excellent and respectful

Sep 16, 2023

5.0

I have always had exceptional visits with my provider

Sep 13, 2023

5.0

He was interested in helping me resolve my issue so it will clear up before and or elevate it before other treatments start

Sep 10, 2023

5.0

Sean was very good.

Sep 10, 2023

5.0

Sean was great! Took a lot of time, did not seem rushed, and was knowledgeable and thorough.

Aug 25, 2023

5.0

I found Sean very knowledgeable & helpful.

Aug 11, 2023

5.0

He is at least following through to find out what's wrong with me.

Aug 11, 2023

5.0

I liked how Sean followed up and messaged me on Mychart the following Monday after my appointment to check in. Very thorough!

Aug 10, 2023

2.6

[...] Felt like he was half listening to me and whatever he was handling outside my visit was more important. [...]

Aug 09, 2023

5.0

NP Whelen was very thorough with questions, examinations, review of meds, and lab orders to get to the root of concerns. I have no bad experience to report.

Aug 05, 2023

5.0

I feel positive about the intake nurse (forgot name), Linda who conducted the EKG, and NP Whelen.

Aug 05, 2023

5.0

It was the first time I saw Sean Whelen and he was very professional and put me at ease.

Jun 01, 2023

5.0

The NP I saw was fantastic

May 29, 2023

5.0

Care provider was very attentive and focused on the problem.

May 17, 2023

5.0

Sean was excellent,informative and helpful

May 11, 2023

5.0

Sean Whelen was excellent

May 11, 2023

5.0

Sean Whelen NP - he is professional, knowledgeable, very conscientious when getting to the route of any problem. Also of course Dr. Vaules, they are so much alike. Kim LPN is exceptional She IS VERY hard working. Another asset to the group.

May 04, 2023

5.0

[...] I feel extremely fortunate to be in this group of doctors. Every single staff member is excellent and I am always satisfied when leaving.

May 04, 2023

5.0

I have nothing to say but "good" about this group. I know I take up too much of their time asking questions but I feel like I need to understand everything about my condition.

May 04, 2023

5.0

It was my first time seeing Sean Whelen and I was very happy with his care.

Apr 13, 2023

3.5

My appt. was for a UTI. I was unable to give a urine sample, but very familiar with having this condition. Sean gave me a specimen cup and was told to take a sample to a U of R lab to be tested. When I arrived at the lab (I had to lock it up - Sean did not give me any locations - told me to look up a lab on my phone)! The lab had no orders in their system so no lab work could be done. The dr. office was now closed [...] I do not feel comfortable seeing Sean Whelen NP I do not think he is sensitive to my age group!

Mar 31, 2023

5.0

Sean is very thorough and patient. He has a wonderful 'bedside manner'.

Mar 31, 2023

5.0

Sean was very pleasant & I enjoyed meeting him.

Mar 28, 2023

5.0

All of them were helpful.

Mar 19, 2023

5.0

I came in for an upper respiratory infection, got antibiotics and am feeling better.NP also noticed a cut on my finger, gave me advice and arranged for a tetanus shot.The RN who gave the tetanus shot was amazing. It only hurt a little.

Mar 12, 2023

5.0

All staff & Doctors / NPs are great. NP Sean Whelen was very thorough . Thank you

Feb 27, 2023

5.0

This office is so well run. [...]

Feb 27, 2023

5.0

All great!

Feb 22, 2023

5.0

All good.

Feb 22, 2023

5.0

Sean was very careful before prescribing medication My first visit with him. I was impressed with his care and manner

Feb 18, 2023

5.0

This was my first visit with Sean although I have seen my primary often. Sean was a caring and careful listener.

Feb 13, 2023

5.0

[...] Sean was an exceptionalnprovider. Hen picked up a problem that I did not realize was happening.

Feb 09, 2023

5.0

This is an excellent caring practice! I'm very lucky.

Jan 29, 2023

5.0

I'm grateful to have you on my side

Jan 27, 2023

5.0

[...] You do everything really well.

Jan 27, 2023

5.0

It is always a good experience to visit this office.

Dec 20, 2022

5.0

Linda, Laura C. & Sean all provide great conscientious service.

Dec 20, 2022

5.0

Sean Whelen is an awesome addition to the practice. He provides personable, knowledgeable, and relatable care.

Dec 18, 2022

5.0

1st appointment w/ NP Sean. Very personable young man. Personable and very thorough. Nice addition to office.

Dec 17, 2022

5.0

[...]. Dr Whelen was great as well

Nov 30, 2022

5.0

Sean did a nice job. The lump had decreased in size. I have not been back to the office.

Nov 28, 2022

5.0

[...] Dr. Brockway was unavailable and I agreed to Sean given his availability. Pleased with outcome. I will be leaving to Fla. on [...] for the winter & wanted my GP office to see me. [...]

Nov 28, 2022

5.0

[...], it was perfect.

Oct 28, 2022

5.0

[...], office handles every call with total care, compassion and professional.

Oct 22, 2022

5.0

I was very happy with my experience.

Sep 09, 2022

5.0

Laura Converse, my regular provider is always available to me, researches the best action needed. She is excellent.Sean was new to me but he too took great care to listen and set me up with a plan of action.The staff at this practice all deserve rewards for there service to the patients.

Aug 25, 2022