What his patients are saying:

"Rich was very friendly, human and approachable."

"PA Wheling is efficient and thorough. I feel confident in his diagnosis."

"He is straight forward and knowledgeable."

Education

Masters of Physicians Assistant Studies 2018 - 2020 University of Nebraska Medical Center

Bachelors of Clinical Health Science 2015 - 2018
MEDEX Northwest

Medical Coursework University of Alaska Anchorage 2011 - 2014

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 2018 - Current
• Alaska Academy of Physician Assistants, Student Member, 2015 - Current
• American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 2105 - Current
• American Society of Circumpolar Health, 2013 - Current
• American Academy of Physician Assistants, Student Member, 2012 - Current
• Military Order of the Purple Heart, 2010 - Current
• Phi Kappa Phi, 2011- Current (Lifetime Member)
• Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery, 2019 - Current
• US Army Ranger Society, 1990- Current (Lifetime Member)
• Veteran of Foreign Wars, 1993- Current (Lifetime Member)