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Dr. James Whalen, MD

Dr. James Whalen, MD

Addiction Psychiatry*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Whalen, MD is an addiction psychiatrist in Lincoln, RI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Brown University in 1989. He is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 5 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

6 Blackstone Valley Pl Bldg 4 Lincoln, RI 02865

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(401) 333-3435

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Whalen specializes in the areas of Addiction Psychiatry & Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Whalen's Reviews

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About Me

biography

Dr. James Whalen, MD is an addiction psychiatrist in Lincoln, RI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Brown University in 1989. He is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Addiction Psychiatry

  • Psychiatry

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  • Brown University

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Addiction Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Office6 Blackstone Valley Pl Bldg 4 Lincoln, RI 02865
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Buh New Beginnings-Outpatient Substance Use Therapy Services101 Bacon St # 103 Pawtucket, RI 02860
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Practice

Gateway Healthcare Inc1443 Hartford Ave Johnston, RI 02919
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • The Miriam Hospital

    164 Summit Ave
    Providence, RI 02906
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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