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Dr. Jessica Whelan, DNP

Psychiatric Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)•Female•Age 38

Psychiatric Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

Dr. Jessica Whelan, DNP is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Dupo, IL. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Gateway Regional Medical Center and Mercy Hospital St. Louis. Her office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Jessica Whelan, DNP

Holon Inclusive Health System

301 S Main St Dupo, IL 62239
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available
(314) 470-1200
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(314) 470-1200

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  • Explains Conditions Well
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  • Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Whelan's conditions and procedures:

  • ADHD and-or ADD
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Alcohol Related Disorders
  • Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Anorexia
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Binge Eating Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar II Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Brain Injury
  • Bulimia
  • Chiari Malformation Type 1
  • Chiari Malformation, Adult
  • Childhood Depression
  • Childhood-Onset Bipolar Disorder
  • Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia
  • Chronic Pain Management
  • Communication Disorders
  • Conduct Disorder
  • CREST Syndrome
  • Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Dermatostomatitis, Stevens Johnson Type
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Disease Prevention
  • Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
  • Eating Disorders
  • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa
  • Homosexual Issues
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Insomnia
  • Integrative Behavioral Health Care
  • Intermittent Explosive Disorder
  • Ketamine Infusions
  • Mast Cell Diseases
  • Medical Marijuana Certifications
  • Medical-Psychiatric Issues
  • Medication Issues
  • Medication Management
  • Migraine
  • Mood Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Narcolepsy
  • Neuro-Muscular Conditions
  • Neuromuscular Control of Gastrointestinal Motor Function
  • Neuropathy, Motor and Sensory
  • Neuropsychiatric Illness
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder
  • Outpatient Addiction Treatment
  • Outpatient Psychiatry
  • Panic Disorder
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)
  • Phobia
  • Pica
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychiatric Diseases
  • Psychotherapy Services
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Scleroderma
  • Sexual Disorders
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Social Phobia
  • Somatoform Disorders
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • Stuttering
  • Systemic Sclerosis
  • Tic Disorders
  • Tourette's Syndrome

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Dr. Whelan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Whelan

3.7

Based on 38 ratings

5 Stars
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4 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
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I emailed Dr. Whelan through Psychology Today, then, after not hearing from her for a week, I called and left a detailed message. STILL never heard from her. Not returning client calls violates the American Psychological Association's Ethics Code.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Sep 30, 2021
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Dr. Whelan takes the time to listen to her patients where most doctors and providers rush you out of the office or will only listen to one condition let alone if they even remember who you are for your visit. She is willing to order tests and do diagnostics and take into account my own thoughts. She teaches me about what is going on if I ask questions. I haven't found anyone who will do this in practice or take that time. I know that when I wait its because she is taking time and she is going to spend that time with me if I need it or want it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Don't waste your time. She will waste enough of it if you try to schedule an appointment.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 30, 2021
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She is the best. She actually cares about you and runs tests so she doesn't over medicate and she does not judge. She is the best psychiatrist I have ever seen.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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rennyb – Jul 25, 2020
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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.
7 people found this helpful
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Jun 23, 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.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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U.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.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
13 people found this helpful
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Sarah in none – Oct 24, 2018
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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!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Belleville – 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.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Lisa 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.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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A.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
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Sep 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.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Jamie 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!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Julie 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.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
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Shaking 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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Ann – Aug 30, 2018
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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.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 people found this helpful
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Amy 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.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Theresa 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.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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St. 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!
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
5 people found this helpful
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Kelly Wetzel in Lake St. Louis – Jan 03, 2018
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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.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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L. Werner in Ballwin – Dec 29, 2017
Dr. Whelan's Reply –
Thank you so much! -Jessica
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Care Philosophy

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I believe that psychiatry deserves a multidisciplinary approach to care. I believe in integrating combined knowledge...Read more

Biography

My name is Dr. Jessica Whelan. I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I graduated with a 4.0 from the University of Missouri Columbia. I...Read more

Specialties

  • Psychiatric Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
  • Addiction Psychiatry
  • Adult Psychiatry
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Behavioral Neurological Psychiatry
  • Brain Injury Psychiatry
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Counseling
  • Eating Disorders
  • Functional Medicine Psychiatry
  • Holistic Medicine
  • Integrative Psychiatry
  • Neuropsychology
  • Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
  • Pain Medicine Psychiatry
  • Pediatric Psychiatry
  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Psychiatry
  • Reproductive Psychiatry
  • Social Psychiatry
  • Sports Psychiatry
  • Sports Psychiatry & Neurology
  • Telepsychiatry
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Education

2019
University of Missouri
2013
University of Missouri Columbia School of Nursing
2009
Goldfarb School of Nursing and Barnes Jewish College
Undergraduate School
2005
University of Missouri / Columbia Campus
Undergraduate School
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Dr. Whelan has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.

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What are Dr. Jessica Whelan, DNP's top areas of care?

Dr. Whelan frequently treats ADHD and-or ADD, Adjustment Disorder , and Alcohol Related Disorders. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Whelan treats.

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Dr. Whelan's office is located at 301 S Main St, Dupo, IL 62239. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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Locations

Holon Inclusive Health System

Holon Inclusive Health System301 S Main St Dupo, IL 62239
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Affiliated Hospitals

Dr. Whelan is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.

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Gateway Regional Medical Center

Granite City, IL

36% Patients that would definitely recommend, 34% lower than the national average

Mercy Hospital St. Louis

Saint Louis, MO

79% Patients that would definitely recommend, 9% higher than the national average

16 Awards Received

Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2021)

Touchette Regional Hospital

Centreville, IL