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University of Tennessee Program - Orthopaedic Surgery - Residency - 2007
University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Internship - 2003
Georgetown University School of Medicine - Medical Education - 2002
Hughston Foundation Program - Fellowship - 2008
Bio
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine
Paul Whatley, M.D., graduated summa cum laude from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., where he was awarded the Paul Boller Award for Most Outstanding Surgeon.
He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Tennessee/Campbell Clinic in Memphis, Tenn., the world's first orthopedic surgery residency program. He went on to complete fellowship training in sports medicine at the Hughston Clinic in Columbus, Ga., one of the premier sports medicine clinics in the country and served as a team physician for the NCAA Division II football national champions, Valdosta State University.
Whatley is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation, Texas Medical Association, Denton County Medical Society, and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Having spent much of his career focused on orthopedic sports medicine and treating athletic-related injuries, he brings a strong commitment to helping his patients through customized ACL reconstruction techniques and arthroscopic procedures for rotator cuff injuries. He treats all shoulder conditions, from those requiring rehabilitation, to arthroscopy, to traditional and reverse total shoulder replacements. He sees all orthopedic issues and routinely takes general orthopedic surgery calls and manages traumatic injuries to both the upper and lower extremities, including hip, femur, and ankle injuries in addition to upper extremity conditions.
In 2007, this commitment to serving the unique needs of every patient landed Whatley on a team of orthopedic surgeons tasked with treating a 600-pound polar bear with a femur fracture. The team successfully inserted two plates in the bear's leg to get her back up and moving at the Memphis Zoo.
When not caring for patients, you will find Whatley restoring a classic automobile or on hand at Texas Woman's University or Aubrey High School, where he serves as team physician.
Accepted Insurance
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Aetna Better Health Chip Medicaid
Aetna Better Health Star Plans Medicaid
Aetna Medicare Adv
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Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
BCBS Blue Advantage HMO(ACA)
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
Care N Care Medicare Adv
Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
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Cook Childrens Medicaid
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Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
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Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Rest Of Texas
Medicare Tarrant
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Molina Medicaid Star Plans
Molina Medicare Adv
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Superior Medicaid Chip Plans
Superior Medicaid Star Plans
Superior Medicare Adv/Wellcare by Allwell
Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
TriWest (BCBS)
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Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.8
Rate provider 0-10
4.9
Recommend this provider office
4.8
Provider showed concern
4.8
Provider explained things clearly
4.8
Provider discussed treatment options
4.8
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
Ease of scheduling appointments
4.8
Ease of contacting
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Comments
4.8 out of 5 (127 Ratings, 35 Comments)
5.0
Feb 2024
Everyone I came in contact with had exceptional attitude. I truly would recommend Texas Health. The hospital is run so well. Everywhere I went I didn't have to wait long.
5.0
Feb 2024
Excellent visit. Kind people and short wait. Solution to problem.
5.0
Feb 2024
Kind, caring staff.
5.0
Feb 2024
I couldn't be happier
5.0
Feb 2024
Very courteous
4.8
Feb 2024
I just wish the after surgical care was a bit more detailed. The Doctor told me I would be in a sling for 6 weeks. He never said anything about the block wrapped around my waist when I woke in the hospital. I asked 2 nurses to help me adjust it and they did it differently. When I got home I took it off because no one ever told me I needed to keep the block on for 2 weeks.
4.2
Feb 2024
The visit felt somewhat routine and not exactly specific to me personally. He seemed to be in "go" mode that did not necessarily give me process time, but no real complaints
5.0
Feb 2024
Very professional and comfortable
5.0
Feb 2024
All good
5.0
Jan 2024
Best doctor ever
5.0
Jan 2024
Very good
5.0
Jan 2024
Very good and information about my injury helped me understand what I had to do to get better
5.0
Jan 2024
He was very knowledgeable about my injury and he remembered when I was in to see him when he fixed the problem.
5.0
Jan 2024
Very good experience
4.8
Jan 2024
Comfortable and easy to ask questions .
4.8
Jan 2024
A very relaxed felt that I was in good hands.
5.0
Jan 2024
Excellent service and staff
3.5
Jan 2024
The ability to care for me is there but the bed side manner was crap, was told by provider that this is the way scheduling is and welcome to the private sector when I informed him that multiple appointments on different days cost me too much money.My other providers schedule multiple appointments on the same day.
5.0
Jan 2024
Doctor and Nurses listened to my issues. Interacted with me concerning my procedure and process.
5.0
Jan 2024
Very professional and efficient!
5.0
Dec 2023
Everything good
5.0
Dec 2023
Everything good
2.1
Dec 2023
Dr. Whatley was unnecessarily condescending, unkind, and hostile. I saw a side of him I have never seen before. I've never been treated like this by any other medical professional. In retrospect, I wish I would have asked him about the behavior change. I said nothing to warrant this treatment.
5.0
Dec 2023
All of my visits to Texas Health providers to date have been outstanding.
5.0
Dec 2023
I received great care.
4.8
Dec 2023
Only received the best
4.8
Dec 2023
Only place I would vome to
5.0
Dec 2023
I would definitely recommend Dr. Whatley to others.
5.0
Dec 2023
Good
5.0
Dec 2023
Good
4.8
Nov 2023
I would have liked the at home exercises told and/or shown to me rather than being handed a piece of paper and being told that the doctor gave me exercises to do.