About Me
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2018, 2019
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid
- Bursitis
- Connective Tissue Diseases
- Gout
- Joint Diseases
- Osteoarthritis
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Spondylitis, Ankylosing
- Rheumatology
Locations Where I Practice
543 Taylor Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203
614-688-6400
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
MD
1/1/1964 - 1/1/1968
Internship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
1/1/1969 - 1/1/1970
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
1/1/1972 - 1/1/1973
Fellowship
Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, MN
1/1/1973 - 12/31/1975
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
6/20/1973
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Rheumatology)
10/19/1976
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Rheumatology - Immunology
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
389 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.9 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/30/2022, Dr. Whisler has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Whisler has helped me many times, deal with pain, I'm so glad that he is my doctor and takes care of me when I'm having a lot of pain.
I had a good experience with Dr. Whisler. My joins get much better on his treatment.
Friendly and knowledgeable
Dr. Whisler has always been interested in how I have been doing with pain and did I need anything. He always check my joints for any swelling. I am very satisfied.
He is the best!
He is the best communicator. I see him regularly and look forward to my visits.
Good listener
Excellent care
He's the best! Only doc that could ever figure out what was wrong with me.
I just can't compliment him enough,. He is so caring and interested in helping me. He makes phone calls to me himself asking how I am doing and explaining test results. I have never had such good care from a doctor.
Extremely attentive
Excellent Dr. Whisler always takes time, shows concerns!
A concerned provider, he goes well beyond the minimum & is receptive to questions, providing helpful information.
Dr. Whisler has given me the best care possible for 35 years. I see other doctors, several who Dr. Whisler referred me to, but none of them have been as wonderful as Dr. Whisler.
He is excellent. Hooked me up with the Spine Center. Followed up with telephone consultation after hours.
Always a pleasure to see Dr. Whisler and the med students and staff that work with him.
Always listens. I walk out feeling good about the plan of treatment and know I can contact him at anytime if things change.
Very caring
Dr Whisler is one of the best doctors I have ever encountered. If I email him, he is back to me before the day ends. I trust him explicitly.
Perfect!
Dr. Whisler had a medical student with him. His explanations to her were complete and included information about my care.
Perfect.
Dr. Whistler is the best. He has been my doctor for several years. He has the best medical knowledge. He is very friendly and very professional. I fell that Dr. Whisler really cares about his patients. He is an excellent as a doctor and a wonderly, kind person.
The very best care provided.
Dr. Whisler is an excellent doctor. He pays attention to my questions.
My care provider has been my rheumatologist for over 15 years & I have complete faith in my treatment from him
Dr. Whisler is awesome. He is very caring and he KNOWS my history . I live over an hour away and it would be much easier to go to our local hospital, but I will not leave Dr. Whisler or his nurses.
Dr. Whisler is always very well informed & up to date on my latest health issues.
Dr. Whisler always listens carefully & addresses all my medical concerns. Even though I went for a routine check he took extra time to inject my shoulder & knee.
Provider always listens and assesses the situation.
Caring
Dr. Whisler always provides excellent care for me. He listens to my concerns and always answers my questions.
ALL GOOD.
Always talks to me, looks over my joints - I do think they are worse than what he thinks they are but he knows better than me. Great place!
He's the best! Dr. Whisler.
Best dr. ever.
Dr. Whisler is knowledgeable, professional, prepared for seeing me and thorough.
Dr. Whisler is awesome. He is a very gentle, kind doctor that wants to make sure you get better! He truly cares.
Dr. Whisler always takes care of me.
Very caring - a great listener. Will do anything to help you.
Listens to my concerns, weigh options to help me w/out... to NOT cause more issues.
All good
I have always had the best of care provided by Dr. Whisler. He is the best.
Dr. Whisler has always taken great care of me!! He is a fantastic doctor & friend!!
Very good. He is the reason I come to OSU. He is concerned & very good to explain everything. Otherwise, I would find someone closer to home.
Excellent. He was caring and concerned from the moment we met. He gave me a personal call in record time with test results. I could not be more pleased and satisfied with my appointment with Dr. Whisler.
I really like my doctor. Always seems concerned and listens.
Right to the point
I really enjoy seeing Dr. Whistler he is very thorough
Very very good.
Good
Dr Whisler went above and beyond to address all of my concerns, even the ones that weren't his specialty. He is attempting to treat all of my concerns, and direct me to the providers necessary where he sees fit. I am so grateful to him as his was the only doctor to do that. Most doctors just focus on their area during a visit.
Dr. Whisler is "the best."
Respectful, concerned & caring!
Dr. Whisler is always on his A game.
It as all good Dr. Whisler is very personable.
I love Dr. Whisler - He's always friendly and interested in me.
Dr. Whisler is one of a kind. He listens intently and uses words that anyone can understand. He is truly the best doctor I've ever known.
He is excellent. Called me at home when I was diagnosed with lymphoma by another physician just to check on me. Very appreciated.
Always a good experience.
Dr. Whisler is a very personable, knowledgeable, and effective practitioner. His care has benefitted me greatly.
Always have loved my doctor, he has helped me so much throughout all the years I have seen him. I have always bragged about him to all my friends how good of a doctor he is.
Helpful and caring.
He often answers health questions on my mind even though he isn't my PCP. I recently had to get a new PCP.
Very good!
My provider is the best
Dr. Whisler is one of the "best" he explains, in detail why and what is happening. And what I need.
Dr. Whisler is an awesome doctor very concerned about me. He takes time with me and very encouraging.
Dr. Whisler is always attentive, caring, inquisitive. Listens to everything I have to say, whether medical or not! Always a pleasure to visit w/Dr. W.
Dr. Whisler always does a great job.
All experienceswere very good
Dr. Whisler is excellent.
Dr Whissler is the best!!!!
Dr. Whisler is the best - I have never had a negative experience with him. I trust him 1000%!!
Excellent doctor - he cares about his patients.
Absolutely the finest physician.I am a very lucky person to have Dr. Whisler for my rheumatologist.
Dr. Whisler is an awesome dr. He has called me to check up on me with some medical issue I am having at this moment. Thank you all for your care & concern.
He seemed distracted and I felt rushed through my appointment, with very little opportunity for questions or discussion.
Wonderful doctor, helpful, knowledgeable.
I love Dr. Whisler. He sits & talk to me about how I am feeling. Never does he rush in & out. I always feel good about my visit after I see him.
Attentive knowledgeable.
Dr. Whisler is, by far, one of the most compassionate, caring doctors I have ever had. He is very concerned with my health.
Dr. Whisler has been my rheumatologist for 35 years. I have seen other doctors in other specialties (some referred by Dr. Whisler). None compare to Dr. Whisler. His care and concern for me is exceptional.
Dr Whisler is the best most caring provider I have seen in my entire life. He explains things thoroughly shows he cares through his actions and follow up care I cannot say enough good things about him. He truly is a one of a kind physician who genuinely cares about his patients!
Dr. Whisler has provided my with excellent care for my RA since 1979.
Dr. Whisler is always awesome!
I am biased as I have gone to Dr. Whisler for over 20+ years. He diagnosed my rheumatoid arthritis. He is great & is one of my favorite doctors, if not the BEST! He is very sharp & always gives me the "correct" diagnosis. I can't imagine have a different Rh. doctor.
Dr. W was weighing options for current treatment thoroughly
Answered questions, offered advice after I asked questions about possible treatments.
Dr. Whisler is simply the best! He really care about his patients!
Positive and attentive, took time to answer my questions.
Great
My doctor closely monitors my discomfort in my knee and gives me a shot so that I can keep working and moving on my own.
Dr Whisler was his usual cheerful self
Kind and caring physicians. Both Dr. Whisler & Dr. Willa Hsueh.
Dr. Whisler is the BEST.
Dr. Whisler is amazing he has taken care of me for many years. Treats me like family!
Always feel listened to.
The doctor is wonderful. He understands the pain I have during bad weather. He is caring, patient and knows his job well.
Perfect - no changes needed. Very polite.
For yrs. he has taken care of a problem.
My dr. is the best.
Dr. Whisler is very knowledgeable regarding my disease.
My provider for over 15 years and he has kept my autoimmune issues in good control. I have the utmost respect and gratitude for Dr. Ronald Whisler.
Dr. Whisler is the best & the nicest doctor I ever had. He is always prepared & knows everything about my meds & my health issues.
Never want to go anywhere else. Extremely happy with our care.
Best.
There are none, they were all good. I like both of my doctors they look-out for my best interests.
All good!
The absolute best! Treatment was perfect.
Dr. Whisler is an example of what a terrific doctor should be. Caring, great sense of humor and interest in the patient. They don't get much better than him.
Clone him - don't give reasons to retire need more similar to his methods.
Dr. Whisler always takes time to talk to me about anything I have going on. He always call me back if I have left messages. Always very informative. Definitely a caring doctor.
Always when he enters exam room he exhibits his knowledge of any medical Issues I've experienced since I last saw him. In other words he reviews my chart prior to entering room and asks appropriate questions.
Very professional
Very perceptive physician.
Dr. Ronald is very good, helpful, knowledgeable. I have a good experiences with him.
Very pleasant and professional.
Dr. Whisler was helpful and listened.
Excellent! Dr. Whisler picked up on a medical problem I had from talking with me. A problem I was not there to see him for. He immediately took appropriate action to treat this new, never found or addressed issue by any other dr. before.
No complaints. Excellent physician.
Dr. Whisler is very kind and concerned about my health.
Providers were extremely nice explained everything
Very knowledgeable and displayed concern for my health -
Dr. Whisler is very knowledgeable... in his field!
Dr. Whisler has provided excellent care for my RA since 1979!
I have seen him for a number of years, always concerned and helpful.
Friendly, knowledgeable, took his time.
My care provider took over about a year ago. He read my records and was so knowledgeable about my treatment, it made me feel that I mattered as a patient.
Very lucky to have this care provider!!
He described clearly how to do exercises and why increased Rx ordered blood test & sent immediate reply & course of treatment.
Dr.Whisler is very knowledgeable. He remembers my history and is caring.
Excellent.
Dr. Ronald Whisler has been my rheumatologist for over 20 years. He is very good & has always treated w/respect. I really like him a lot & he is a great listener.
He is terrific! Cares so much! Knows so much! I am in the best hands! Thank you.
Excellent - very helpful - so thankful to have him as a doctor.
Always get in quickly - knows my health problems.
Great took time with me.
Dr. Whisler is an awesome provider. He voicemail mended an new medicine and it is working great. He lets me know how my lab are doing well.
I love Dr. Whisler!! He shows so much concern for my knee. Talks to me and never rushes me!! I feel so good when I leave him.
Dr. Whisler is a gentleman and personally involved in my well-being. I admire him and hope he stays for a long time to come!!
Dr, Whistler is a very good doctor who cares about his patients.
He is caring, patient and professional. He throughly answered all my questions and he didn't rush through our meeting.
He listened to me and respected my opinion.
I really like Dr. Ronald Whisler. He is very concern and he listens to what I have to say. I enjoy him and what he has to say.
Dr. Whisler is very kind and concerned about my condition. Very thoughtful and explains everything to me so that I understand what ever I ask him about.
Good
No bad experiences.
No matter the wait, Dr. Whisler is worth the wait. I could get a rheumatologist closer to home, but he is worth the drive.
Dr Whisler is by far the best doctor I have encountered.
I like Dr. Whisler. He's a good dr.
Very knowledgeable.
Knows what I need, explains it to me, gives me time to ask questions, and makes me feel like I am his only patient.
Dr Whisler is simply the best! his personality and care are outstanding. others could learn from him and his genuine care and bedside manner. always enjoy my visit. Listens and understands and then explains in a simple understanding way.
Always a professional. Love him.
Very knowledgeable and professional knows his profession very well. Dr. Whisler is the best in rheumatology.
Very good hands on experience.
All excellent!! Provider is fantastic!
The very best!
The care provider had my blood/pressure taken again and advised me to see my primary physician about the problem.
He is very friendly & personable and a very wise, careful care provider. I know & trust that he is concerned for my health & well being. The only small drawback is that I feel some pressure to get expensive test(s) that I don't feel are necessary & he has admitted I am at very small risk.
No complaints.
doctor is a fantastic listener and concerned about my well being
Didn't really listen to me about what is going on with my health.
Dr Whisler was great. We reviewed my last test results and even got me setup for my COVID vaccine the following day.
good
All good - time spent - quickness in getting me in & out - no bad experiences.
He is the best Doctor, I have ever had
He's very thorough and explained everything to me
He is always pleasant in greeting and asked how I am doing on the medicines.
Went well no complaint.
Dr Whisler is the best
Dr whisler is the nicest Dr. I ever had.
Concerned for my back problem.
Dr. Whistler is wonderful. Called me himself to schedule the appointment even thought had been about 5 years since my last appointment with him. Called and gave me the results of my x-ray the same day
Dr. Whisler is very knowledgeable. Love him!
it was comforting to see staff cleaning and disinfecting the environment.
He kindly called me to get my blood test results that were taken the day of my visit.
The most excellent doctor!
This was my 1st visit. (Dr. Hackshaw was my RA dr.) Dr. Whisler was great! He reminded me of the old time doctors that were very concerned for patients. He has called me personally to give me information on my tests, etc. I was very impressed and am looking forward to seeing him for my care again! He would be one doctor I wouldn't dread seeing!
he's a wonderful doctir
I had no problems & was very satisfied.
this physician goes beyond caring for my arthritis and fibromyalgia. he cares how it impacts my life and gives great ideas to help alleviate the progression of this disorder.
Excellent care - the only doctor we need. He really cares. Love Dr. Whisler's courtesy.
Dr Whisler never disappoints me. He's very thorough. On occasion I've had other health related issues that I've run by him. He almost always has a good suggestion as to who I should contact.