
Dr. David W Whalen MD
Emergency Physician
200 JEFFERSON AVE SE GRAND RAPIDS MI, 49503About
Dr. David Whalen practices Emergency Medicine in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. Dr. Whalen assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Whalen examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Mi Med Sch 2002
University of Michigan Medical School 2003
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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