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)