Richard Whipple M.D.

Hand and Upper Extremities, Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder, General Orthopaedics
5
Verified Patient Rating: 5 (37 patient reviews and ratings)
The Bone & Joint Center - Albany
1367 Washington Avenue, Suite 300
Albany, NY 12206
5
“Dr. Whipple instilled confidence from the start and exceeded his hype based on how well my hand was doing in his capacity. In addition, it is always important that a provider listens and engages with me, which is clearly a strength of Dr. Whipple. After avoiding this surgery for some time, I’ve already scheduled the other wrist.”
– Diane M.
5
“Dr. Whipple is genuinely kind and compassionate. He demonstrated that he truly cared about me by the way he answered my questions and his explaining of my condition. He was also very confident in his ability to help me. I now have my own confidence in his abilities.”
– Mara C.
5
“Dr. Whipple is courteous, respectful, articulate expert.”
– Amelia S.
5
“I would recommend Dr. Whipple for any orthopedic needs. He is compassionate and very knowledgeable.”
– Penny S.
5
“Dr. Whipple is very efficient, professional, and thorough. Gave me options, took cortisone, for now, will probably do surgery on my thumb with Dr. Whipple once the surgical center is open. I had a bilateral carpal tunnel 20 years ago, and they are still perfect! Dr. Whipple is the bomb!”
– Deb H.
5
“Promptly brought to the examination room, and Dr. Whipple came in almost immediately. He knew right away what the problem was. Gave me a cortisone shot, and my hand felt better almost immediately! I’m getting a range of motion back too. Excellent bedside manner as well. Great experience. Thank you!”
– Heather S.
5
“I had a great experience with Dr. Whipple. He provided me with an informative diagnosis and provided me with positive treatment options. I feel Dr. Whipple is one of the best doctors in his field and would recommend him to anyone, which I often do!”
– Jeff K.
5
“Everyone made me very comfortable. Dr. Whipple was excellent and very compassionate.”
– David J.
5
“Dr. Whipple is informative, caring, understanding.”
– Sharon R.
5
“Exceptional expertise and bedside manner who excels in his specialty and Dr. Whipple is efficient in providing care with compassion and has excellent communication skills.”
– Tara H.
5
“Dr. Whipple met my needs and offered options for going forward. A good listener and very patient-centered. I'm glad he is my doctor.”
– Kenneth S.
5
“It was such a pleasant experience!”
– Liisa D.
5
“Dr. Whipple professionally answered all my questions and did not rush me at all. It was an excellent experience.”
– Ed W.
5
“I had a great experience. Everything went well and organized, considering. I could not believe how quickly everything went. Dr. Whipple was very informative, and so was the staff. It was my first time, and I was pretty nervous. I would suggest them to anyone.”
– Briana S.
5
“The entire staff was extremely professional and efficient. No waiting time and visit with Dr. Whipple was informative. Very impressed with the healthcare providers at this location.”
– Brends S.
5
“My experience with Dr. Whipple is outstanding, I've been to two other doctors for the same thing and was not completely satisfied, so I went to Dr. Whipple. He was recommended to me from others, and he spent more time with me than any of the other doctors did in all the appointments I’ve had in one visit. I was fearful of having the surgery. However, he made me feel extremely comfortable, and I am eager to have this procedure done now. He was confident in taking a different, innovative approach then the other doctors I’ve seen. He thoroughly explained what path he would be taking and made me feel sure that I was ready to get this procedure done. I’m choosing to continue my care with him over my other doctor. Very excited to see my outcome.”
– Linda D.
5
“Very professional and thorough. Very kind and caring staff.”
– Deborah G.
5
“Everyone from check-in to nurse, X-ray tech, and especially Dr. Whipple were fantastic! They were friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. The efforts in making their Urgent Care clean, spotless, and free of germs and viruses were second to none. I felt “cared for.” Thank you all again!”
– Mary D.
5
“Excellent people skills and very knowledgeable in his field. Amazing doctor!”
– Marina S.
5
“Great experience, was able to provide symptom management until appropriate to operate.”
– William K.
5
“Special Thank you to Dr. Whipple and his staff for providing excellent customer service.”
– Joseph R.
5
“It seemed to work smoothly.”
– James G.
5
“Dr. Whipple is an exceptional specialist in his area. He treated three generations of our family. We trust his opinion and recommendations, 100%. Always helpful and easy to talk too. Amazing surgeon. Thank you!”
– Irina K.
5
“Dr. Whipple is a compassionate and caring physician. Instead of going straight to the operating room, he offered me options to try first. He has an excellent bedside manner.”
– Leslie L.

Hand Reviews

5
“Dr. Whipple was very knowledgeable about the procedure I needed and gave me the confidence to do it. He is very friendly and took his time to answer all of my questions. I highly recommend him.”
– Alison A.
5
“I’ve had a few operations done by Dr. Whipple. I highly recommend him. He had done numerous tests on my arm at one time with negative results. I continued to tell him that there was something wrong. He believed me and said he would try one more test, which is when he noticed the problem. We joke about it to this day.”
– Chris S.
5
“Dr. Whipple is a great surgeon. He loves what he does and truly cares about his work and patients' well-being.”
– Gina R.
5
“Dr. Whipple is professional, caring, and has a great bedside manner. You can tell that he loves what he does. I will refer anyone I know that needs the surgery to him.”
– Lisa W.
5
“Dr. Whipple is very patient and caring with his clients. Takes the time to explain exactly what needs to be done to achieve the results needed. I am a current and past patient of Dr. Whipple’s.”
– Kathleen F.
5
“Dr. Whipple was very attentive and kind. He has a wonderful combination of great skill and humility. His work is of the highest quality, and he was a joy to come to know as my doctor.”
– Edward K.
5
“Was referred to Dr. Whipple by another physician when conservative treatments for thumb arthritis were unsuccessful. At first, I got reluctant to go to the center, as so many people refer to it as a “factory.” My experience with Dr. Whipple was anything but impersonal. He was very personable, and it was so comfortable having the surgery right there on site. Unlike my spouse, who had Otho surgery locally, and very seldom saw his doctor but a physician’s assistant, Dr. Whipple was present, not only for the procedure but for the follow-up visits as well. The experience was a combination of modern technology and old-fashioned care. For that, I was appreciative!”
– Carol M.

Shoulder Reviews

5
“Dr. Whipple is an awesome doctor. He is compassionate, takes his time with you, and is very thorough. He does everything he can to help you to avoid surgery. I would highly recommend him. He’s done a lot for both myself and my husband.”
– Jeanne M.
5
“Dr. Whipple is very pleasant. He took the time to listen to what I had to say.”
– Brenda E.

Wrist Reviews

5
“By all accounts, Dr. Whipple is a highly experienced and highly regarded surgeon whose likability matches his skill level. You're in good hands.”
– Robert H.
5
“Dr. Whipple was affable, articulate, professional, and moved very quickly.”
– Amelia S.

Elbow Reviews

5
“Dr. Whipple was thorough, attentive, and did a great job with my surgeries.”
– Jim K.

Ankle Reviews

5
“Dr. Whipple is great. He is the only Doctor I ever want to see. Highly recommend him.”
– Thomas C.