Dr. Jessica Whelan, DNP
Psychiatric Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) • Female • Age 36
Accepting new patients
Holon Inclusive Health System
301 S Main St Dupo, IL 62239Dr. Jessica Whelan, DNP is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Dupo, IL. She is affiliated with Mercy Hospital St. Louis. She is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Whelan to book an appointment.
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I'm grateful to Dr. Whelan for how she's helped me, but I had a miserable time as her patient. She was hours late to our first appt and over an hour late to our second. When she finally arrived she misgendered and deadnamed me - I'm trans, this is in my notes - and right away asked if this would be a short or long session. She said we could either reschedule or do a televisit as she had to drive somewhere, and she left. The video call was choppy and she had to split her attention between me and the road. I didn't cover most of what I wanted and she left without saying goodbye to me. I sobbed the entire drive home. I also had multiple issues getting my medications filled that had me going through withdrawal several times. She frequently switches practices and only sometimes lets her patients know, and I've gotten texts/e-mails from her signing me up for her last practice's websites despite me telling her two months ago I'm no longer her patient. I can't in good conscience recommend her.
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Jun 23, 2020
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Very upset i made an appointment had to do a televisit first off then after that she wrote me prescriptions i know for a fact one was for my depression which is severe from a tbi i got at 21 from an accident that took my life i need my damn meds for real mrs. Whelan you and your little assistant kept sending me messages sayin you sent my script to the Walgreens right by me it has still never made it there from yall and oh imagine that you all are closed till monday what in the hell am i sposed to do till then damn it
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Zachary Ryan Hoffman – May 16, 2020
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Best Nurse Practitioner in the St. Louis region area. I was a previous patient of hers. My situation was and still is a rather sophisticated one. But that never stopped her from trying everything possible that she could to help me. The only reason I had to discontinue seeing her was due to moving away from the area briefly to California for college. When I returned I was unable to find out if she still was practicing, due to the constant movement of offices, but being a patient of hers for quite a lengthy time, I knew why the movement of locations were, and all were legitimate reasons. She takes the time and listens to you, she won't force any medication on you like most doctors will. She's very knowledgeable and most of all she cares about Veterans, as well as have experience with all types of conditions.
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1U.S. Navy Veteran – Jul 24, 2019
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Im really bummed with how things went with Jessica. I was a patient for about 2 years. I was in the worst state of my life, on my way to an appointment when the practice called to cancel (15 minutes before) because she was 'out sick'. I didn't really have any options and went off my meds while my father was dying because the practice never communicated to me that she left. After I was finally able to schedule, mid October, she is booked thru January. I feel really let down by the situation.
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85Sarah in none – Oct 24, 2018
Sarah, I am so sorry you had that experience....Read More
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My son has been seeing Jessica for two years. We struggled for years to find a practitioner who would actually listen and also explain things to us. I am so glad that we have found someone that really does care about her patients and doesn’t just write prescriptions without listening!
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2Belleville – Sep 26, 2018
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I left my last review for Jessica in Dec 2017. She is by far the best my daughter has seen. I recommend her to everyone. It's unfortunate her last office didn't tell her current patients where she moved to when they called. We couldn't be happier with the time and care she receives.
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2Lisa Werner in MO – Sep 22, 2018
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Willing and able to search outside the box to find the right treatment that works for and with you. Does not give up. . Listens to patient. Will spend as much time as needed with individual per appointment. Let’s patient participate in treatment plan. Uses multiple network of resources. Is innovative. Is educated in the most current treatment modalities.
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5A.P. in St. Louis, MO – Sep 20, 2018
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Her appointments sometimes can be long with wait times to see her being a hour to an hour and half but she delivers great care, with emergency appointments. I've been a patient for 6 months with multiple med changes and she uses newer medications
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51Sep 07, 2018
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She just switched offices & I love the new one so much more! Her old one lied about not knowing where she was. I guess there is some nasty legal issues going on & she couldn't contact her patients. Was easy enough to find her with Google. Anyway, as always, she is amazing, spends real time with me. Super smart & has helped me so much since I started seeing her. Can't say enough good things about her.
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5Jamie in MO – Sep 02, 2018
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I have followed Jessica for years. She is one of the best practitioners I have found! She really listens to all of your needs and cares about her patients. The staff at Gateway Psychiatric Group has been great and seem to really help Jessica's compared to previous offices. She is one of the few practitioners that considers mental and physical health in addition to taking the time you need. Any time I have had to wait, I know she is helping someone!
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51Julie in St. Louis, MO – Sep 02, 2018
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Witnessed a waiting room of abandoned patients at Compassionate Health Care today. It is where she practiced but then without notice left. No letters sent to anyone.
To be honest she had lost son's confidence anyways. So c'est la vie. He met the doctor filling in and actually likes him better. Had been shopping for new doctor anyways. I found it odd that weeks before bailing she posted sign for$25 charge in advance if you needed to speak with her on phone. Some things happen for the best.
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85Shaking their head in MO, MO – Sep 01, 2018
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I was a patient of Jessica’s and really liked her. Then I went in for an appointment only to find that she had left her practice. I was never told that she moved and don’t know where she is now. I suppose I will have to find someone else. :(
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55Ann – Aug 30, 2018
Ann! I'm so sorry that you are having difficulty...Read More
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I am seeking a professional counselor and Ms. Whelan is on the referral sheet I was given. I emailed her, per the site, and received no correspondence (been 2 weeks). I called on Friday and left a message for someone to call me today to see if I could get an appointment. Not only did I have to call again (no one called me back); I was told she was scheduling out for November. The receptionist was rude and like "tough." So, I am moving on to find someone else. Very dissappointed.
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41Amy in Saint Peters – Jun 26, 2018
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Absolutely!
This was my first visit with Jessica Whelan, I was beyond impressed with her bedside manner. She was incredibly knowledgeable, I immediately felt connected and that I had finally met someone who could really help me. Initial intake was with a nurse practitioner who made me feel at ease as well. She prompted me to share so much of my past and present that I knew this was the place for me. I am excited about my future finally and looking forward to feeling great about my life.
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51Theresa B. in St. Louis, MO – Mar 01, 2018
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You will never find a more knowledgeable or compassionate practitioner than Jessica. You should sign up as a new patient before she gets swamped! She will change your life for the better.
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41St. Louis – Feb 26, 2018
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I have been a patient of hers for over a year and she has moved offices. I can’t get anyone at the new location to call me back! I need an appointment!
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5Kelly Wetzel in Lake St. Louis – Jan 03, 2018
I am so sorry Kelly. I just moved and the phone...Read More
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Jessica is excellent at what she does. She spend a plenty of time with my daughter and makes her feel understood. So glad we found her and look forward to seeing her at her new office.
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2L. Werner in Ballwin – Dec 29, 2017
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Thank you so much! -Jessica
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I have gone to her for a couple years now and have nothing but praise. She is kind, relatable, understanding and thorough.
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4St Louis, MO – Dec 07, 2017
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Thank you so much! - Jessica
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Unfortunately, the staff at AGM is horrible and difficult to deal with. I spoke with a woman named Inell or Inez maybe? She is not comforting or reassuring which should be a requirement when dealing with people needing mental help. She made the incredibly stressful and was not helpful at all in answering my questions and I sat on the phone in silence for a long time while she figured things out. Just plain bad customer service. However, Jessica is great at what she does. If only the staff cared.
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4O Fallon, MO – Jul 22, 2017
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I would definitely recommend Jessica Whelen to a friend. The office is neat and clean, the receptionist is very sweet, and Jessica Whelen is a great psychiatric, very attentive, and very thorough.
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21S Walker in St Louis, MO – May 12, 2017
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