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
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.
367 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 10/25/2021, Dr. Whisler has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
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.
Very thorough and caring.
Dr. Whisler is an excellent physician
Dr. Whisler is excellent
timely, offered medical information on safety of my medications, thorough
The doctor treated me like a friend.
Dr Whisler has been the best provider I have ever encountered. I think there are few doctors like him. If I email him a question or have a concern, he is back to me in a short time frame. He is professional, soft spoken and extremely knowledgeable. He is the best of the best. A bright star at OSU.
This was my first appointment with Dr. Whisler. He was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Very pleased with the way the listened to me, time taken to read my history & knowledge of relevant research studies.
Dr. Whisler is always so caring and friendly. He explains things clearly.
He was prompt for th visit and listened.
Dr. Whisler is very attentive and listens to my concerns always.
Dr. Whisler is a excellent doctor, he makes you feel like you are his only patient. He calls you at home and gives you blood tests results etc., true professional. I wish all doctors cared like he does. He has helped me twice (2) in the last 20 years get well.
excellent
He was kind and took time with me as a new patient of his, looked back at history and took time to discuss with me.
Very personable, very caring.
personable and easy to talk with
Dr was well- informed on my health conditions and was thorough in examination and follow up testing. I had a question and my email was promptly and clearly answered.
My doctor always listens when I have concerns and he always answers those concerns.
He is a great doctor.
very informative
I appreciate the dr or nurse calling me later as needed to share lab reports that weren't ready for a office visit.
excellent doctor. understands the problem immediately.
It was okay.
Offered alternatives needed for my care.
Dr. Whisler has been my doctor since 2002. He is one of the best doctors I have had. He fixed me.
He was concern about how I was doing after a reaction to a new medication.
what all docs should strive to be
Considerate & friendly.
Excellent medical knowledge and experience!
Dr. Whisler's absolutely wonderful! He is personal yet professional, explains thing well, gives me options and truly listens to me. In my opinion, he's the best!!
Always pleasant & talks & listens.
took time to fully cover concerns
Dr. Whisler is a wonderful doctor and person! I only wish others were like him!
he is always caring, friendly, encouraging and gives constructive advice in a kind way(like the need to get more walking in)
Both doctors were very friendly, attentive and expressed their diagnosis in simple terms that I could understand.
Very professional and knowledgeable, Dr. Whisler has helped me with issues not related to my current diagnoses.
I love Dr. Whisler!! He is always so nice! I never feel like she is in a hurry. I think in my head I am his favorite.
Good listener. Takes time for explaining things! Kind and patient.
No problems.
He is excellent.
This was actually my 1st appt. with Dr. Whisler. I had been seeing Dr. Hackshaw. I called office with my health concern & Dr. Whisler returned my call that afternoon. He also scheduled my appt. He was very caring, professional, & concerned with health issue. He phoned me the afternoon of my appt. to follow up on X-rays done that day. I had to call him again since my appt. He returned my call, again, on that day.
Very Good! This was my first visit with Dr. Whisler. He was referred to me by Dr. Hackshaw. Dr. was very attentive, addressed my concerns.
Doctor was very helpful in finding help for my pain.
He is the BEST!!
everything went as planned. in and out. everything taken care of
Dr. Whisler is the best. Listens and spends enough time with you. Helps me deal with the pain.
Dr. Whisler is one of the kindest, most helpful doctors I see. Perhaps the best.
Love My Dr. Whisler! He has always done so much for me and has helped me with all my sicknesses from the beginning. He is the Bestest and the friendliest!!!