Mary Katherine E. Whelan, PA-C

Mary Katherine E. Whelan, PA-C

Certified Physician Assistant

5.0 
294 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Secondary Specialty

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

  • Physician Assistant

Reasons to Schedule a Visit

This medical professional may be a good choice for you if you are looking for care for any of the following:

  • Biceps, triceps or pectoral problem
  • Elbow pain
  • Pain
  • Quadriceps or patellar tendon rupture or tear
  • Rotator cuff tear or labral tear
  • Suspected or known fracture or broken bone(s)
  • Tendonitis or tennis elbow

Education

Professional Education:
MS, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2019

Certifications and Licensures

  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

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5.0
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22 Reviews

February 25, 2026

5.0

Very friendly and knowledgeable

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Professional, Upbeat clear direction..

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February 10, 2026

5.0

She was so kind and thorough. She listened, put me at ease and was so timely.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

She was one of the most helpful doctors I've had in a while, understanding the urgency and history behind my case. She worked hard to ensure I received the care I needed and was very thorough with my rare surgical history.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

She was so attentive and positive, thorough and helpful.

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December 31, 2025

5.0

She is great and takes the time that is needed to clarify any confusion. Also can give her advice and not just by the book.

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December 21, 2025

5.0

Mary Kate made a great first impression. She was cordial, warm, and especially very good communicator explaining her diagnosis and especially making sure all my questions were answered.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Super knowledgeable, articulate and dedicated to finding non-surgical solution.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Pleasant and professional L

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November 17, 2025

5.0

First, she has 2 first names! How cool is that? I am thankful for the treatment and just as importantly the ability to answer questions and set expectations

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Informative, efficient and an easy manner.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

Mary Katherine she's the best I feel comfortable with talking with her and she really listens to what I have to say, and she shows concerns about me about what I should do. she a beautiful person and I brighten up when she comes in the room. so professional.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

Very warm pleasant person. Easy to talk, knowledgeable.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Procedure couldn't have gone any better! Professional and kind.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

She was thorough, kind, professional and answered all of my questions patiently.

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September 10, 2025

5.0

She's great Dr listen very well to her patients and find the best solution to treat them

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May 27, 2025

5.0

She seems very knowledgeable about her work and is very kind

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May 26, 2025

5.0

Excellent Dr and she cares about her patients

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May 21, 2025

5.0

Easy manner, clearly experienced. Job well done.

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May 19, 2025

5.0

She is caring, patient, answers all questions, gives great advice. Feels like I have someone who collaborates with me on my care, and takes the time to really listen. I have an actual care plan in place which feels great. I could be happier with the care I get from her!

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May 08, 2025

5.0

caring, cheerful, knowledgeable, matter of fact

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May 07, 2025

5.0

Great beside manner, was efficient and on time with the appointment but didn't feel rushed. I got all my questions answered and she was very encouraging of my progress.

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Disclosures

Mary Katherine E. Whelan, PA-C reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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