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Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Genetics and General Pediatrics

University of Minnesota Medical School

516 Delaware Street Se Room 4-100
Minneapolis, MN 55455

(612) 626-6777

Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD is a genetics specialist in Minneapolis, MN specializing in genetics and general pediatrics. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD is affiliated with University of Minnesota Physicians.

Office Locations

516 Delaware Street Se Room 4-100
Minneapolis, MN 55455

(612) 626-6777

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"If a patient came to me now over age 2, the protocol would not allow me to take them on," said Dr. Chester Whitley, the pediatrician treating Ryan.”—"Looking for a Chance at Life : Health: Ryan Worthington's parents desperately need a bone marrow donor to save him from a rare disease that has already killed his sister.", Los Angeles Times, August 2024

“"Many are in wheelchairs dependent on their parents until they die," said Dr. Chester Whitley, a University of Minnesota genetics expert who plans to enroll patients in the studies.”—"U.S. scientists try gene editing inside a person for the first time, aiming to cure a disease", Orlando Sentinel, November 2017

“"Many are in wheelchairs... dependent on their parents until they die," said Dr. Chester Whitley, a University of Minnesota genetics expert who plans to enroll patients in the studies.”—"Scientists Try Gene Editing Man's DNA To Cure Disease", CBS News, November 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	30

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	14

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	31

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	31

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	9
Female	9

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	9
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD treated were depression.

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School

Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Medical Genetics

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Minnesota Physicians

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Shire North American Group Inc	$18,818 ELAPRASE $9,684	VPRIV $7,020	$2,114
GENZYME CORPORATION	$16,615 NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED $3,937	ALDURAZYME $1,726	$10,952
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.	$12,341 Kuvan $9,866	BMN 165 $1,286	Vimizim $1,189
Actelion Pharmaceuticals, Ltd	$11,412 ZAVESCA MIGLUSTAT $11,412
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.	$11,008 GALAFOLD $11,008
Other	$15,260 PROCYSBI $8,018	SOLIRIS $2,500	NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED $1,605	ELELYSO $523	Kanuma $147	Other $2,467

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$32,707
Travel and Lodging	$32,427
Education	$7,541
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$6,030
Food and Beverage	$4,249
Other	$2,500

Research Payments

Dr. Chester B. Whitley, MD, PhD has received 316 research payments totaling $3,258,615.

Biography

Dr. Chester Whitley's areas of specialization are genetics and general pediatrics; he sees patients in Minneapolis, MN. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Whitley trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota for residency. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Minnesota Physicians.