What his patients are saying:

"Rich was very friendly, human and approachable."

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

"PA Wheling is very knowledgeable and experienced with excellent patient care and communication. He explained his exam and potential treatments and I am very appreciative of his medical care."

"I felt more confident after talking with Rich. He is very good at explaining things and respected my needs."

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)