Shade R. Whalen, MD

Dr. Whalen is an excellent pediatrician who genuinely cares for the children he treats. He takes the extra time to build a relationship with his patients and understand their individual needs. He does not ignore a parent’s concern but listens and treats as needed. He is always willing to squeeze you in his schedule when needed. My kids love seeing him and know that he will make them feel better when they are sick. He is excellent at preparing my sensory child for everything he is going to do before he does it and is extremely patient with her.

Dr. Whalen is a pediatrician that is practicing medicine because he truly cares about all children and wants nothing but the best for every child. He always takes the time needed with our children & never rushes us. Even my very complicated daughter that can be naughty - he doesn’t see that - he sees her as a child that is loved & created in the image of God & dr. Whalen gives her the care she needs. He always shows patience and so accommodating. My other child had severe corn allergy and no matter when or where he was there to help in any emergency situation. We have had several situations that my kiddos were scared & he gave them whatever comfort they needed to get them through their appointment. He plays with them, communicates with them & my kids love going to see Dr Shade! We will only trust our children’s health in the hands of Dr. Whalen!

I am Shade's wife. I am going to call him Shade because he doesn't like to be called Dr. Whalen. As his wife, I see him when he is not at work but I can tell you that when your children are sick or having challenges he cares as if they are his own. We have four children and our son has special needs. Shade understands the struggles of parents that don't have a typical developing child. He is a very special man that wants, above all, to make a difference in your child's life.

As a doctor seeing a patient child he was good and communicated very well with us. As a pediatrician interacting with a child we were NOT impressed. Whalen took, without asking, my son’s blanket he carries around for comfort, and then told my son he needed to say please to get it back. Also, my son had bumps on his bottom and Whalen asked me to show him. He let my son know he wasn’t going to touch him, but that mom (me) was going to show him. I get my son turned around to show him and Whalen pulls my son’s pants down and holds him down on the table to look. This had my son throwing a fit and trying to get away. He isn’t my son’s usual doctor, but my son needed to be seen right away. I would rather take my son to Hastings to see his usual doctor than to see Whalen again. They could get us in quickly which was great!