Richard Whipple M.D.
Hand and Upper Extremities, Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder, General Orthopaedics
1367 Washington Avenue, Suite 300
Albany, NY 12206
Patient Reviews
The following are reviews from patients of Dr. Whipple.
“I was seen by Dr. Whipple and genuinely appreciated him taking his time to get my full medical history. I came for a 2nd opinion but was so impressed w/ his obvious expertise and caring that I'm switching to him. I was in a bad MVA a year ago and he took the time to review all my x-rays, the MRI etc. and explain to me what to expect. He's absolutely top shelf - the best!”
– Diane B.
“Everything went smoothly. Doctor Whipple was great. I had my treatment scheduled before I left the office. I do look forward to getting thing done. Thank you!”
– Richard D.
“Dr. Whipple was professional, practical and personal. He conducted a very thorough and efficient examination. His knowledge and experience clearly resulted in a sense of trust in his expertise and prognosis. Dr. Whipple's consultation and recommendations were short and long term. He explained my treatment options. I was very pleased with his professionalism and his pragmatic counsel.”
– Peter H.
“Very caring. Takes the time to listen to me, the patient.
Excellent surgeon.”
– Mary R.
“I had a very good experience visiting Dr. Whipple. He was friendly, knowledgeable and understood my problem quickly. My thumb is more mobile, and I am pleased with the results the cortisone shot provided. Should the need arise in the future for additional repair of my thumb, I would feel very confident going back to Dr. Whipple.”
– Debra U.
“Not only is Dr. Whipple an outstanding surgeon, his bed side manners are excellent. He is very thorough when explaining your surgery and he's always willing to answer any questions you might have. I'm extremely pleased with all the surgeries he has performed on me. His staff is by far the best. Not only is everyone very professional, they make you feel extremely comfortable and they also are willing to answer any questions you might have concerning your procedure. The facility is spotless and well organized. Many thanks to Dr. Whipple and his staff.”
– Charles I.
“Caring and professional. Very thoughtful. Took time to explain my options and consequences. I am blessed to have seen him.”
– Darlene M.
“Dr. Whipple and Cici and the rest of the crew are incredible. I have been seeing him for years.”
– Lisa A.
“Dr. Whipple, was on time, very professional, and explained every step of the procedure. He was polite and answered any questions we might of had, and spent all the time we needed with out rushing out. I will recommend him to everyone. Post op care was great also. Every was polite and helpful. Dr. Whipple explained every thing he did when he saw me in the post op appointment. I am very pleased with all the Bone and Joint employees.”
– Barry C.
“Excellent bedside manner. Very thorough in explaining options, then what the surgery would be like.”
– Mary M.
“My experience at the Bone and Joint was all together positive. Dr. Whipple was attentive and engaging. He
gave me tips and advice on moving forward with an elbow injury. A single shot of cortisone seems to have brought back my mobility with joint pain
eliminated.
Many thanks.”
– Mark S.
“This has to be one of the best experiences I have had to date. Dr. Whipple took one look at my hand before the x-rays and knew exactly what it was and what he thought could possibly be done. He had a great sense of humor and put me at ease.”
– Carol K.
“Dr Whipple is a most wonderful Dr.
He is friendly, knowledgeable and professional.
I can't say enough good things about this kind man.”
– Sandra T.
“Good appointment, I am a nurse in a primary care office, and know time is short for each appoint, but Dr Whipple was very personal , took his time and focused on my issue not on a computer, that was nice to see ! I feel comfortable having him operate on my carpel tunnel.”
– Cindy C.
“I have nothing but GREAT EXPERIENCE!!! With Dr. Whipple and his secretary CICI. THEY HAVE BE AWESOME. I LOVE THEM. I WOULD NOT CHANGE ANYTHING.”
– Huma A.
“Dr. Whipple was extremely attentive to my needs. Addressed it with action and set me up for testing that I have been asking Neurologist to please do for two years. Very grateful to have been referred to him.”
– Sean B.
“Dr. Whipple was charming, knew what was wrong with my finger, and took his time answering all my questions. I am happy I was referred to go to him.”
– Leslie B.
“Enjoyable and professional service.”
– Arthur K.
“I had a great visit with Dr. Whipple for my hand.”
– Kathryn G.
“Excellent manner. Gave me a matter of fact options and explained everything that was going on with my arthritis.”
– Kathy H.
“Professional and friendly.”
– Wallace P.
“I had surgery with Dr. Whipple two years ago. It was the first time I had seen Dr. Whipple and was assigned to him by chance. I was very pleasantly surprised by Dr. Whipple. He was very professional, very personable and put me at ease as soon as he entered the room and sat down to talk to me. My surgery was excellent, and my hand is now 100%. Now I need my left hand done, and Dr. Whipple is the only Doctor I want to operate on it. I have recommended him to a few people that saw Dr. Whipple and have the same opinion that I do. He is an excellent Doctor.”
– Deborah B.
“I was misdiagnosed by another doctor but Dr. Whipple was fantastic. He listened to my issue diagnosed and treated it within an hour. I am very grateful. It was my first time there and a glitch at check-in. They were patient and very kind as was all the staff there.”
– Valerie M.
“Dr. Whipple listens very well, extremely knowledgeable. I have explained everything clearly. Friendly and caring.”
– Sara R.
“Fantastic; explained things so clearly and in a way, I could understand. Very personable; would highly recommend.”
– Ann L.
“My second time needing the services of the Bone and Joint Center, the staff are wonderful, friendly, efficient. Dr. Whipple is the best. He took his time with me answered all my questions, concerns, and reassured me that all would turn out well. As an RN for 42 years, I can state without hesitation that the only place to go when in need of Ortho services is the Bone and joint center.”
– Cynthia H.
“Dr. Whipple was pleasant and explained everything. Like him, he has an excellent reputation.”
– Michelle P.
“Dr. Whipple spoke directly to explain my condition, he explained possible treatments, and he skillfully injected cortisone.”
– Joan P.
“Very friendly and informative.”
– Martha B.
“Wait time was minimal. All staff I interacted with were professional, friendly and polite. Dr. Whipple explained things well and answered all my questions.”
– Cori B.
“Dr. Whipple has been my hand specialist for years. This particular time I went in to find out why I had growing pain. He listened to me, inspected my hand and had the diagnosis. He explained the next steps, and we agreed upon the process. Perhaps it wasn't the diagnosis I wanted to hear, but Dr. Whipple has always been straight forward and offers solutions that are in my best interests. I hope that he doesn't plan on retiring any time soon as I don't know who could ever replace such an excellent physician.”
– Jane Y.
“Dr. Whipple performed carpal tunnel surgery on both hands and did a fantastic job.”
– Gary S.
“Have been a patient of Dr. Whipples for some years and have been completely satisfied by the care I received. He has a pleasant bedside manner and would highly recommend him to anyone!”
– Joanne J.
“Dr. Whipple performed surgery on both of my hands for a carpal tunnel problem. I will most certainly recommend him to others.”
– Charlie P.
“Quick and efficient in dealing with my pain.”
– Mark D.
“It was an excellent visit. Dr. Whipple fixed my pain with just one shot. Can't get any better than that!”
– Terrance C.
“Excellent!”
– Bozena B.
“Excellent staff and doctors!”
– Christine V.
“Very professional and knowledgeable.”
– John S.
“Dr. Whipple was prompt, thorough, professional, informative and reviewed care plan before I left the exam room. My experience with him and at his office was exceptional.”
– Linda L.
“My experience with the office was excellent, efficient, friendly; was seen very close to my appointment time. Dr. Whipple was very attentive in his professional manner and has a kind, gentle bedside manner as well. I appreciate all of the above qualities very much whenever seeking out a medical professional’s help and support. From other family members’ personal experience, both with him professionally and as a patient, he is an excellent, skilled physician.”
– Diana S.
“Dr. Whipple was recommended to me by my primary care physician as the best hand surgeon in this area. Everything Dr. Whipple has done for me so far has only reinforced that recommendation.”
– Mark K.
“I had fallen and broke my right arm, tore the rotator muscle and another group from my right shoulder. Dr. Whipple and staff put me back together and then Dr. Whipple completed carpel tunnel repair to both my wrists. With surgery and the out patient care at the Bone and Joint I was able to rebuild my body. Thank you Dr. Whipple.”
– Richard M.
“Dr. Whipple is knowledgeable, had a fantastic bedside manner and treated my injury appropriately. I am grateful to him for providing the correct diagnosis and giving me the confidence in knowing I was on my way to begin the healing process. I highly recommend him. The best orthopedist I have ever had the pleasure of interacting with. Wouldn’t ever see anyone else.”
– Christina C.
“Personable; explained everything in great detail.”
– Tracy F.
“Dr Whipple surgically repaied carpel tunnel in both wrists.”
– Lynn G.
“Dr. Whipple was pleasant and attentive; I felt confident with his knowledge and expertise; I went away feeling if I had any questions or concerns, I could reach out. I would highly recommend Dr. Whipple.”
– Carrie F.
“Dr. Whipple is a lovely wonderful doctor. He knows his stuff and is very thorough. Great at explaining things.”
– Kathleen C.
“Dr. Whipple is clear, concise, personable and timely. I had a far better understanding of my issue after seeing him and now have a clear course on how to manage it. The ability to get immediate x-rays is helpful, and the excellent staff support was swift and friendly.”
– Sandrine D.
“Excellent. 100 percent.”
– Nicholad C.
“Dr. Whipple was very attentive and very professional with a friendly attitude. Did not waste my time with a bunch of small talks but gave a lot of attention to my concerns. Also very organized as I did not wait at all. Very respectful of my time as well as his own.”
– Kim L.
“Dr. Whipple was on time and very personable for so early in the morning. He made me feel very comfortable, he was very thorough, and he answered all my questions. At the end of the appointment, I felt very confident in his suggestions and decisions made for the medical treatment of my hand. “I learned firsthand why he’s known as the hand man.””
– Donnette D.
“Previously I had carpal tunnel surgery and trigger release on the left hand, and now this year same operation on the right had very satisfied with the procedure performed by Dr. Whipple then and now.”
– James M.
“Great! Dr. Whipple is the best doctor I have ever seen.”
– Ken M.
“Dr. Whipple is the finest in his field! Takes the time to explain in detail what the procedure will be like. Love his staff and especially Carol & Cece who have been with him for years. Very professional but at the same time so warm and friendly.”
– Linda D.
“Dr. Whipple always knows the best way to treat my problems. He is just excellent.”
– Jeff M.
“Came in for left trigger finger and just as a coincidence the day before my appointment I was having excruciating left arm pain so severe that I couldn’t use my arm. I saw Dr. Whipple who was professional and attentive so much so that when I explained I was there for the trigger finger and he examined me, he noticed I was holding my left arm, and he said I looked like I was in pain and I was. He asked about it, and after examining it, he ordered an x-ray and found out exactly what the problem was. After 1 shot in my arm and one in my finger walked out of his office like a new person pain-free and very happy! Dr. Whipple is a miracle worker with an excellent bedside manner. I will recommend him to everyone I know!”
– Carol T.
“The staff was very professional and polite from the moment I checked in, to the interaction with the nurse, the actual appointment with the doctor and the checking out process. I have high confidence in Dr. Whipple and believe him to be very brilliant! At my initial meeting with him when I thought I had a ganglion cyst, he had diagnosed me with rheumatoid arthritis based on the movement of my tendons. He was correct as shortly after that I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I was quite impressed with Dr. Whipple and would recommend him highly to others.”
– Linda R.
“I have seen Dr. Whipple for carpal tunnel release. He has a quiet, charming personality. It didn’t hurt that he told me he can probably do my surgery as an outpatient. I recently had a two-week hospital stay, and I was not looking forward to another hospital stay.”
– Victoria P.
“Very friendly very professional. When I left there, I knew what happened to me and how to take care of myself. Thank you.”
– Pamela L.
“Dr. Whipple is wonderful. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field and has a great bedside manner.”
– Dana M.
“Dr. Whipple was courteous and sensitive to my needs. He demonstrated confidence and was very knowledgeable about my condition. He explained my options in great detail. He made me feel comfortable with my decision.”
– Shawna G.
“Dr. Whipple was very professional and caring. Thank you!”
– Anne B.
“Dr. Whipple was great.”
– Tina B.
“Dr. Whipple is kind, patient and explains information well. I have confidence in him. He is very present and knowledgeable. I am fortunate to have him.”
– Cynthia W.
“Excellent, he took the time to explain the problem and the surgery. The surgery went very well.”
– John D.
“Dr, Whipple was amazing. The staff that took care of me on operation day was just as amazing.”
– Marian G.
“My experience with provider and staff was excellent thank you.”
– William C.
“Dr. Whipple and his staff really show that they really care and they all want the best outcome from them all. I would definitely recommend Dr. Whipple to any of my friends and family. Thankyou for being there for me.”
– Nancy B.
“Very good, explained the problem in layman’s terms. Excellent.”
– Paul W.
“Dr. Whipple repaired my rotator cuff. It was such a good experience when it came to replacing my knee I asked for his advice. I was so pleased with the nursing staff and both the surgery at the bone and joint center and knee surgery at Albany med. If I have to have anything else replaced or repaired ...i will come there for any other replacements. Lol”
– Rickard L.
“The Doctor was informative and through. Treated me with respect.”
– Nancy B.
“Dr. Whipple listens. He presents options, with pros and cons. He is fairly conservative with treatment, very thorough with assessment before considering surgical options. Follow up is excellent.”
– Althea H.
“The entire experience was great.”
– Kathleen K.
“Dr. Whipple is a very kind, compassionate surgeon, who still loves what he does and it shows. He takes the time to listen to his patients and address all concerns. I have recommended him to both family and friends.”
– Mary R.
“Very prompt with all appointments and very professional. All of the staff were very cordial and helpful. Dr whip ole provided an understandable diagnosis and did an excellent job with the performance of the operation.”
– James S.
“I have received the best, kind, courteous and care from staff and Dr.Whipple. I had horrific shoulder pain and now after PT and his expertise care I'm doing very well. I would definitely go back to Dr. Whipple if I needed more care.”
– Debbie T.
“Dr. Whipple is fantastic. A wonderful doctor. The entire practice is terrific. We made a 3:00 appointment at 2:30, after an initial ER visit. We were warmly greeted, seen promptly and treated remarkably. They get it right.”
– Joe R.
“The care is so good, professional, and helpful for my daughters appointment.”
– Ursula F.
“HE IS A GREAT DR. MY ELBOW SURGERY WAS BETTER THAN WAS EXPECTED T FEELS BETTER THAN BEFORE THE SURGERY IT HAS ONLY BEEN 2 WEEKS”
– Lisa P.
“Dr. Whipple was very thorough with his diagnosis of my thumb problem. He explained the procedure, which made me feel at ease, with my choice of a surgeon.”
– William V.
“Great!”
– Julie C.
“All procedures were explained and executed with detail, accuracy and gentleness.”
– Janis S.
“Dr. Whipple is very kind, gentle and caring. I travel to see him! That speaks volumes.”
– Wilbur B.
“Very positive from the front desk to the nurse to Dr. Whipple. He made me feel at ease about my issues. The woman who came in to set my surgery date was also very friendly and helpful.”
– Rosemarie D.
“He was pleasant, took xrays, and diagnosed the problem,”
– Michael F.
“Dr. Whipple was great! It was my first time meeting him and he made me feel very comfortable.”
– Barbara M.
“Dr Whipple is always kind and patient and never rushes the patient. I respect his expertise, skill and experience.”
– Kathy H.
“He was excellent as always!!”
– Linda B.
“Always a pleasure seeing Dr. Whipple and going to the Bone and Joint Center.”
– Ruben C.
“I was having pain in my left hand. Particularly in my thumb and index finger. I got right in with Dr. Whipple. I have heard such great things about his care of patients. Dr. Whipple, with his Medical Assistant, Rachel and his Secretary, Cece were all wonderful. I was diagnosed with early stages of carpal tunnel syndrome CTS. I was prescribed a wrist orthosis, hoping this helps the pain. If not I may need to come back for further treatment. And if I do, I know my hand will be in the right hands!”
– Erika P.
“Excellent surgeon and very honest and clear. I recommend him to everybody I know.”
– Thomas C.
“Dr. Whipple is an excellent doctor who listened to me explain my problem and knew exactly what had to be done. This is the second time I've had Dr. Whipple as my surgeon and both times he was kind, compassionate and thorough. I would definitely go back to Dr. Whipple and recommend him to anyone .”
– Joanna L.
“He is the BEST!”
– Cathy B.
“Dr. Whipple was amazing, he knew exactly what was wrong and preformed surgery shortly thereafter and I am doing very well. He is a wonderfully kind and gentle man who not only knows what he is doing but has a bedside manner that far surpasses all in B&J. Love him! Thank you Dr Whipple!!!”
– Susan L.
“Experienced, kind, the best surgery I've ever had ! Friendly staff and very organized office.”
– Barbara S.
“The staff were great and my appointment time was met. Dr. whipple is a skilled and caring doctor who sees me as a valued patient; not just another number in his waiting list.
I am blessed to have the Bone and Joint in my life. They make the quality of that life better.”
– John D.
“I have had many interactions with Dr. Whipple over the past two decades or more and have always found him to be exceptional in his surgical skills, bedside manner, kindness and compassion. He is, by far, one of the best medical professionals from whom I have received medical care.”
– Ann J.
“Professional, personable, and receptive to my questions concerning my arthritis in the joint of my left thumb. Explained possible treatment approaches in layman terms. Thank you, Dr. Whipple.”
– James H.
“I came in for a second opinion and left wishing I had come to the Bone and Joint Center FIRST! The entire experience from was pleasant and efficient; very satisfying and well worth the 90 minute drive. Dr. Whipple is an excellent and active listener and understood what was happening in my wrist. He drew for me a visual of what was going on and guided me through my options. In particular, I appreciate that he didn't leave the room until he knew that I had understood everything clearly and made sure I had no unresolved questions. I would recommend Dr. Whipple to anyone in my situation! Thank you for the excellent care I received at the Bone and Joint Center!”
– Katherine A.
“Dr. Whipple is always cordial, professional and thorough.
His treatment, personally and medically is exceptional. I have referred several people to him who are in need of orthopedic care and they have expressed the same feelings and results.”
– William C.
“My son broke his Clavicle and we followed up with Dr. Whipple. What a great Doctor! He was wonderful with my 2 year old, and he made me feel comfortable and less anxious about the whole situation. As long as he is there, he would be the one I would want my family members to see if they were to need the Bone & Joint services.”
– Amber B.
“Dr. Whipple has the best bedside manner. He is a good listener. He has a conservative approach and doesn't push surgery if it can wait. I have been treated by him numerous times and it has always been a pleasant experious. I would highly recommend him.”
– Sandra B.
“The entire experience from scheduling to follow up is outstanding. Thanks to Carol for chasing down records and EKG from other providers. Thanks to Dr. Whipple for his expertise and skill. And to the entire staff that makes an apprehensive situation more reassuring.
This is my 2nd experience with age related hand surgery here and the results from the 1st encounter are great. I can use my left hand again like new.”
– Charles E.
“Dr. Whipple is a kind caring doctor.”
– Lisa J.